The Jack Project continues to gather momentum as tagging teams across the Gulf and South Atlantic deploy more acoustic tags. While the project faces challenges—everything from weather to shifting fish aggregations—progress has been made to gather critical data on the understudied species. Over 50 acoustic tags have been deployed in
Do you remember your driver’s test? How nervous were you when the instructor pulled out the clipboard and you checked your mirrors five times? There is a very similar dynamic when commercial boats have observers on board. As an aspiring driver, you will put that blinker on ahead of time,
Photo Credit: Graham Tayloe Big Win for Redfish in Alabama Huge news from the Marine Resource Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR): Updated saltwater creel limits now reflect a more conservation-minded approach for redfish in Alabama state waters. The new regulations were signed into
Feature Photo: Carter Abramson | Simms Fishing at the Fisheries Science Symposium We have more big news in the world of Louisiana redfish. On June 21st, the new Hunting Regulations for the 2025-2027 Seasons (LAC 76:XIX.Chapter 1) went into effect. These regulations eliminate bowfishing in the Biloxi Wildlife Management Area,
This past weekend, ASGA proudly sponsored the Dirty Carp Tournament in Louisiana — and no, you didn’t misread that. Our team supported and participated in a tournament that lacked any presence of reds, trout or jacks on the leaderboard. Saturday’s rowdy event was a good old-fashioned carp rodeo, and we loved every muddy, tail-slapping
ASGA Launches “The Jack Project” in Collaboration with Florida International University, Mississippi State University and the Lower Keys Guides Association Building off the Successful Albie Project, ASGA Looks to Uncover Key Migration and Population Connectivity Data of Jack Crevalle from The Carolinas to Texas Stuart, Florida – February 18, 2025
In January, Louisiana experienced an unprecedented winter storm that shattered long standing snowfall records across the state. On January 21st, Baton Rouge recorded 7.6 inches of snow, marking the city’s snowiest day since records began in 1892. New Orleans also saw its snowiest day on record, with up to 10
Guest Blog: Mario Campo Feature Photo: Capt. Ron Ratliff with the bull release. (Costa “Hooked On: Redfish” Film) Next Thursday, June 20, 2024 marks an important day for Louisiana fisheries as new management for red drum are set to go into effect. The regulations passed by the Louisiana legislature are
Today, March 7th, 2024, science lost another fisheries fight in Louisiana. The new Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission voted 5-1-0 in favor of amending the new NOI for Redfish regulations from a 3-fish creel limit to a 4-fish creel limit. You may ask yourself: Didn’t we win this battle already?
ASGA submitted an official comment on the proposed Notice of Intent (NOI) for a new coastal buffer zone for menhaden operations off the coast of Louisiana. You can read the official comment below: RE: NOTICE OF INTENT Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Menhaden Season (LAC 76:VII.307) Thank
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