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WATCH: Rebuilding Reefs: The Oyster Project

Oysters play a vital role in our ecosystems, our recreational fisheries and our communities. Alongside…

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Kevin HicksonNovember 30, 2023

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WATCH: Redfish Revival | A Film Presented by H-E-B

The fabled “Redfish Wars” of the late ‘70s and ‘80s helped define the future of…

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Kevin HicksonNovember 30, 2023

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Marine Recreation Industry Commends NOAA Fisheries on Rejecting Petition to Establish Vessel Speed Restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico

The petitioners were asking NOAA to use their authority under the Endangered Species Act and…

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Kevin HicksonOctober 30, 2023

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ASMFC Releases Update to Striped Bass Rebuilding Plan for Public Comment

Atlantic Coast’s Multi-State Striper Board Approves Addendum That Seeks to Curb Decline of America’s Top…

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Kevin HicksonOctober 20, 2023

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Community Comments on the Proposed Rule for Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Amendment 15

We respectfully urge that Draft Amendment 15 be divided into two separate components, with the…

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Kevin HicksonOctober 6, 2023

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$82 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding for North Atlantic Right Whales

We view this funding opportunity as a unique and hopefully groundbreaking opportunity to make a…

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Kevin HicksonSeptember 27, 2023

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Sportfishing Community Reacts to NOAA’s Announcement on Data Program Failure

NOAA study finds its own estimates inflated 30 - 40%; marine recreational catch data program…

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Kevin HicksonSeptember 11, 2023

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ASMFC Extends Emergency Action But Delays Updates to Striped Bass Rebuilding Plan

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Board Extends Emergency Regulations Yet Delays Action…

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Kevin HicksonAugust 3, 2023

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Recreational Fishing Groups Endorse Virginia Petition to Restrict Depth of Industrial Menhaden Fishing Nets

Contact: Sean Ryan sryan@hodgespart.com 804.647.4459 Use of 60-foot-deep purse seine nets in shallow waters causing…

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Kevin HicksonAugust 2, 2023

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Commerce Department Announces Regional Fishery Management Council Appointments

“It takes a commitment from serious people to properly manage something as valued and cherished…

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Kevin HicksonJune 28, 2023

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Recreational Fishing and Boating Community Opposes Vessel Speed Restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico

The leading organizations representing recreational fishing and boating in the United States urged the National…

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Kevin HicksonJune 22, 2023

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Recreational Community Comments on Gulf Proposed Vessel Speed Restriction Rule

This letter provides our response to NOAA Fisheries’ request for comments on the Rice’s whale…

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Kevin HicksonJune 21, 2023

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