BY BRAD GENTNER, PRESIDENT, GENTNER CONSULTING GROUP LLC Recreational fisheries generate far more economic activity with less impact on marine resources. So why are we still treated as an after-thought…
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Proposed harvest increase for iconic sportfish shelved by Atlantic States Commission A controversial proposal to relax regulations on striped bass and allow a 10-percent increase in harvest was voted down…
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Increased reefing of offshore energy platforms critical to Gulf habitat The House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on May 17 entitled “Reviewing Recent State Successes…
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Three-day season in 2017 marks new low in federal management of popular fishery On the same day that NOAA Fisheries announced the shortest recreational red snapper season in history, Mark…
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For recreational anglers, good news is often hard to come by in federal fisheries management. For many years, anglers have been frustrated by federal policies that seem to favor commercial…
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Last week’s bi-partisan introduction of the “Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017” (Modern Fish Act) marked the best opportunity in years for Congress to address serious challenges that have…
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The recreational fishing and boating community praised the introduction of a bill that addresses critical challenges facing saltwater recreational fishing at the federal level. Led by Congressmen Garret Graves (R-La.),…
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Commercial Fishing Collaborative withdraws permit application for catch shares A controversial exempted fishing permit (EFP) to initiate a commercial privatization program for at least six species of fish in the…
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How manipulation and corruption are making a mockery of federal fisheries management BY JEFF ANGERS, SPORTFISHING MAGAZINE This question often comes up in discussions about the federal fisheries management process:…
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Shell sponsorship promotes CCA youth angler outreach and education program Coastal Conservation Association and Shell Oil Company (Shell) are proud to announce a new partnership to promote conservation ethics and…
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