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Momentum in North Carolina: Proactive Albie Management in Progress
False albacore have been getting a lot of attention lately. Oftentimes when you see a news release on fisheries management, it is based on poor
A Lasting Legacy: Honoring Industry Icon Bob Popovics
Feature Photo: Austin Green Photography The fishing community lost an icon earlier this month. ASGA was deeply saddened by the loss of Bob Popovics, a
How Do We Count Fish? Understanding Fisheries Stock Assessments
Feature Photo: A small school of snook off the coast of Florida. Credit: Peter Leahy | Shutterstock An important dynamic of fisheries management is the
The Science of Fish Tagging: A Guide to Tracking Fish Movements
The American Saltwater Guides Association was formed because there was a lack of a unifying voice for fisheries conservation that prioritized resource-first management. Our model
Your Voice Matters: How To Comment in Fisheries Conversations
To the uninitiated, stepping into the fisheries policy space can feel daunting. Many “first timers” can relate. They’re drawn to this world through their passion
Circus Comes to Town: Striped Bass Board Meeting Recap
Feature Photo: A crew chasing a blitz in the fog from the movie Hard Lined. Yesterday, the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board hosted a six-hour
2024 ASMFC Annual Meeting Preview
The Striped Bass Board Meeting on Wednesday will review the results of the stock assessment update. Technical Committee conclusions (or lack thereof) and Board decisions
Next Step for Albie Conservation: Join the Discussion on October 30th
The state of North Carolina is making a significant move toward conserving our beloved false albacore. Known to recreational anglers as “little tunny,” this lightning-fast,
Virginia Isn’t For Lovers: Poor Year of Juvenile Stripers in VA
Feature Photo: A Healthy Striped Bass landed by Capt. Brian Kelly & his anglers. It appears that the old motto “Virginia is for lovers” didn’t
A Sobering Reality: Six Consecutive Years of Poor Spawning for Striped Bass
As the fishing community grapples with the future of striped bass, a sobering reality persists: the species now faces six consecutive years of failed spawning.
Striking The Balance: Critical Striped Bass Decisions Loom
Striped bass management will take priority in the next month as the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board will meet in Annapolis on Wednesday, October 23
2024 Atlantic Herring Stock Assessment: No Good News for this Critical Forage Species
A staple of the Northeast forage base and a favorite prey of bluefin tuna and striped bass, Atlantic herring remains at near historic low biomass
Showing Up Pays Off – Albie Management
Unfortunately, The 2024 Tunny Tournament is cancelled. We aren’t going to send people out in horrible weather. While we have been working hard with participants and
Albie Management in Massachusetts
New England guides and anglers have experienced a fantastic Atlantic bonito run this season. On top of the bonito, there is also a presence of
The Right to Fish in Florida: Amendment 2
It can be difficult to keep up with what is going on in the world of fisheries and marine policy across state lines. Thankfully, our
Respect the Mighty Jack
Feature Photo: Pat and Willem Berry releasing a pair of jacks off Florida’s Atlantic Coast. It is hard to scroll the “fishing side” of social