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Frustrations Mount Over NOAA Failures
The Center for Sportfishing Policy, an organization formed in 2006 to advance issues related to marine conservation, recreational fishing and boating, and public access to the nation’s coastal resources, issued the following statement regarding NOAA’s recent decisions.
California Bans Sturgeon Fishing
If catching the continent’s largest freshwater game fish was on your bucket list, you won’t be doing it in California… at least for the time being. In a meeting last week, the California Fish and Game Commission (CFG) temporarily shut down all fishing for white sturgeon while fisheries experts consider protecting the species under the state’s Endangered Species Act. The review process for potential listing of white sturgeon as a threatened species is expected to take up to a year.
Great Catch Kid!
Cooper Garmeson set a new IGFA all-tackle junior length record with this 93-centimeter (36.6-inch) jack crevalle he caught out of Dauphin Island, Ala. last October 21.
That’s a Big Ole Bass
Capt. Tom Weaver, who guides on Chesapeake Bay out of Annapolis, Maryland, caught this monster striped bass last Dec. 30 on a fly rod. With a length of 102 centimeters (a little more than 40 inches), IGFA recently adopted the fish as a new fly-caught all-tackle length world record.
Kill ’em All! REEF Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival is August 15-18
Divers can help preserve native reef fish populations while vying for prize money during the 15th annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival. Scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 15-18, the fun and competitive event is sponsored by Reef Environmental Education Foundation.
Louisiana Tightens Redfish Regs
Widely considered the best redfish waters in the world, Louisiana is implementing new regulations to protect its red drum stocks.
CCA & Mud Hole Education Program Announce 2024 Scholarship Winners
Award Banquet Caps Off Week of Conservation Activities and Competition for $6,000 in Funds
Georgia Expands Offshore Artificial Reefs
Anglers in coastal Georgia have a few new coordinates to plug in after three significant additions to the state’s offshore artificial reefs were sunk over the last few months.
Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
The tournament brought steady excitement on the water as well with strong performances across both divisions.Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel
The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.Under the Sea – Mentoring Young Guns
If all goes well, it will be a fun day, and they will always remember their first fish with pride. Photograph it; celebrate it; enjoy it. Check out some great tips here!Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue
The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.
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