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 follows three core principles to drive change: Science, Education and Advocacy. Sound science is the foundation of everything we do. High-quality data is imperative to
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 for fishing and the experiences they dearly cherish. The first time commenting can be nerve racking, but when you get a chance to contribute to
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 striper management marathon that consisted of multiple attempts to ignore the latest data and hijack progress in bad faith. Thankfully, all three of these efforts
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 have huge implications on rebuilding the stock and the long-term sustainability of this resource. The 2024 Annual ASMFC Meeting is a big one, with many
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 apply to striped bass this year. Earlier today, we reported that Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released the 2024 Juvenile Abundance Index. The result: a
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. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) just released the 2024 Juvenile Abundance Index. The result: a 2.0, well below the 11.0 average, painting a grim
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 to review the 2024 stock assessment update. ASGA advocated for swift board action relative to the assessment update and we got it. The trade-off was
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 levels, according to the new 2024 Management Track Assessment. Subject to intense fishing pressure since the early 2000s, declared overfished in 2020, under a rebuilding plan
As the albie management train storms down the tracks in North Carolina, we will step aside to process striper related happenings from the recent ASMFC meeting. Our take on the meeting may be a bit different than others, but let’s first take a look at the status of the fishery
Tagging programs provide a window into the lives of migratory fish. Several years ago, the American Saltwater Guides Association initiated a tagging effort through the NOAA Cooperative Tagging program built to collect data on an important but underserved species, the false albacore. NOAA Fisheries started its Cooperative Tagging program in
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