The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission has opened the public comment period on a proposed rule that would set a five-fish recreational bag limit for Atlantic bonito. The rule would also authorize the Division of Marine Fisheries Director to implement additional management measures by proclamation, but only with prior consent
UPDATE AS OF 05/14/2026: The proposed rule mentioned below passed on a 5-2-2- vote and will continue on track to becoming law in North Carolina. Thank you to the hundreds of advocates who submitted public comments! The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is taking a clear, common-sense step forward at
Feature Photos: Rex Messing & the Simms Fishing Team Next Tuesday, February 17th, at 5:00 PM, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) is holding a final public comment period before rulemaking on new regulations for false albacore and Atlantic bonito. This is a pivotal moment to maintain management momentum for two undervalued and
Each year, hundreds of millions of fish are killed as collateral damage from large-scale, inshore bottom shrimp trawling in North Carolina’s estuaries. Let that sink in. While other Atlantic and Gulf states have taken action to phase out this kind of outdated gear in their most sensitive nursery areas, North
Feature Photo Credit: Capt. John Mauser Our beloved little speedsters need your voice once more time. False albacore management is back on the docket in North Carolina. The first time albies entered the conversation in February 2024, we saw big wins for little tunny. You can learn more about that
False albacore have been getting a lot of attention lately. Oftentimes when you see a news release on fisheries management, it is based on poor circumstances. Thankfully, the story of little tunny in North Carolina is anything but. The most recent meeting in the Tar Heel State resulted in a
The state of North Carolina is making a significant move toward conserving our beloved false albacore. Known to recreational anglers as “little tunny,” this lightning-fast, often-picky fish plays a key role in marine ecosystems and offers unforgettable experiences for anglers of all skill levels. However, despite its popularity, the false
Feature Photo: James Manning, @AnglersLens The albie community spoke up, and thanks to their efforts, we are one step closer to management in North Carolina. This morning the NC Marine Fisheries Commission made a decision on rule making for 15A NCAC 03M .0523 “False Albacore Management”. As a reminder, albie
Feature Photo: Capt. Perry McDougald and angler showing off little tunny on a guide trip. Little Tunny has received big attention on the East Coast. Recently, the spotlight has been on North Carolina as the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission held another meeting with little tunny management on the docket.
Feature Photo Credit: Capt. John Mauser Our beloved little speedsters need your voice again. False albacore management is back on the docket in North Carolina. The first time albies entered the conversation in February, we saw big wins for little tunny. You can learn more about that by clicking here.
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