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…
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.),…
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…
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:…
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…
The chaos characterizing Gulf of Mexico fisheries laws is poised to infect South Atlantic waters without executive-level intervention. Chaos reigns in marine fisheries management thanks to a federal agency that…
Legislation clarifies intent of Pacific billfish conservation measures Conservationists and anglers are praising a bill filed yesterday by U.S. Senators Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and…
United effort yields win in the fight against exclusionary proposal A resolution by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors opposing the creation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine…
Louisiana representative takes on corrupt federal fisheries privatization program Already well-known for his leadership on legislation to move management of the troubled Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery to the…
Click HERE to read the full letter to Margo Schulze-Haugen at National Marine Fisheries Service.
The recreational fishing industry hopes for sea change from new administration BY JEFF ANGERS, PRESIDENT, CENTER FOR SPORTFISHING POLICY, SPORTFISHINGPOLICY.COM After years of being ignored in Washington, saltwater recreational anglers…
