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Mixed Signals: South Atlantic states are on the road to state management, so why does NOAA keep trying to make a U-turn? Uncategorized

Mixed Signals: South Atlantic states are on the road to state management, so why does NOAA keep trying to make a U-turn?

It is now time for the states to figure it out on their own, without…

Kevin HicksonSeptember 26, 2025

South Atlantic States Unveil Road Map to Red Snapper Management Uncategorized

South Atlantic States Unveil Road Map to Red Snapper Management

Sportfishing and boating community welcomes state-based management approach

Kevin HicksonSeptember 16, 2025

Discord and Discards Uncategorized

Discord and Discards

How known flaws in recreational data are adding up to a big headache for recreational…

Kevin HicksonJuly 25, 2025

HRI, CCA, and AFTCO Launch Fin Finder to Map the Lives of Ocean Predators Uncategorized

HRI, CCA, and AFTCO Launch Fin Finder to Map the Lives of Ocean Predators

Three leaders in conservation have teamed up to create a tool that not only helps…

Kevin HicksonJuly 21, 2025

NOAA Releases Final Rule on South Atlantic Red Snapper Uncategorized

NOAA Releases Final Rule on South Atlantic Red Snapper

Decision avoids bottom closures, but promises more of the same for frustrated red snapper anglers.

Kevin HicksonJune 9, 2025

LETTER: Joint Request for State Management of Red Snapper and Other Reef Fishes in the South Atlantic Uncategorized

LETTER: Joint Request for State Management of Red Snapper and Other Reef Fishes in the South Atlantic

Federal management is driven by flawed data and regulations that threaten the economies of our…

Kevin HicksonJune 4, 2025

LETTER: Regarding the Management of Snapper-Grouper Species in the South Atlantic Uncategorized

LETTER: Regarding the Management of Snapper-Grouper Species in the South Atlantic

Express our strong support for a new state-led framework to ensure more effective, science-based stewardship…

Kevin HicksonMay 28, 2025

State Fisheries Management Can Provide Better Outcomes Uncategorized

State Fisheries Management Can Provide Better Outcomes

Learn why Gulf red snapper anglers have it so much better, and what Atlantic states…

Kevin HicksonApril 30, 2025

LETTER: CSP Coalition Comments on A59 Uncategorized

LETTER: CSP Coalition Comments on A59

We share the frustrations expressed by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council over the management…

Kevin HicksonMarch 18, 2025

NOAA Drops Solution in Search of a Problem with Secretarial Amendment Uncategorized

NOAA Drops Solution in Search of a Problem with Secretarial Amendment

Federal agency insists significant restrictions are necessary to recover booming red snapper fishery.

Kevin HicksonJanuary 16, 2025

Withdrawal of Vessel Speed Reduction Rule Clears Way for Technology-Centered Solution for Marine Mammal Protection Uncategorized

Withdrawal of Vessel Speed Reduction Rule Clears Way for Technology-Centered Solution for Marine Mammal Protection

Following the formal withdrawal of the proposed expansion of the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale…

Kevin HicksonJanuary 15, 2025

Feds Poised to Close Door on Bottom Angling in the South Atlantic Uncategorized

Feds Poised to Close Door on Bottom Angling in the South Atlantic

Federal agency creates another paper crisis to shut down bottom fisheries.

Kevin HicksonNovember 1, 2024