“What I once saw with my own eyes, and fished every day, is so far gone that when I tell stories about it, it feels like I’m talking about something that happened 100 years ago. Anyone who has fished here for a minimum of 10 years can tell you there’s
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission holds its Spring Meeting this week. The quarterly gathering runs from Monday, May 4th through Wednesday, May 6th in Arlington, Virginia. ASMFC is the interstate board that sets the rules for menhaden, striped bass, red drum, and a dozen other species we advocate for
“Charades is a parlor game, as well as commonly used word to describe a deceptive pretense or act meant to create a false appearance…” Louisiana Menhaden Bills Clear Senate Committee. What About HCR5 and Bull Reds? Earlier this month, we talked about four new menhaden bills that were heading to
Photo: A tailing redfish captured by Capt. Ty Hibbs. If you find yourself sitting at the boat ramp or in the office trying to figure out what the heck is going on in Louisiana right now, this blog should help ease your mind. While not littered with beautiful drone imagery
This morning, the South Carolina Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 961, focused on the future management of redfish in the state. What unfolded during that meeting was something our Association can only describe as one of the most thoughtful and self-aware fisheries management discussions we have
Mario CampoFisheries Ecologist, Southeastern Louisiana UniversityScience and Policy Associate, American Saltwater Guides Association This discussion explores the status of Gulf Menhaden stocks, their ecological and economic role in the northern Gulf of Mexico, and potential strategies for sustainable fishery management. Forage Fish Overview The term “forage fish” addresses any fish
This guide is meant to educate anglers, conservationists, and the public about the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Draft Addendum II to Amendment 2 of the Red Drum Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This document breaks down the issues, explains the science, and highlights how you can get involved to influence decision-making by
Fisheries management along the Atlantic coast is a mess, and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) continues to prove why with its latest moves at the 2025 Summer Meeting, held August 5-7 in Arlington, VA. Striped bass, lobster, and redfish are in trouble. Those are the three most economically
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
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