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
There is good reason why so many fish and wildlife migrate to the Northeast in their annual migrations—the smorgasbord of forage. Sand eels, mackerel, halfbeaks, pogies, river herring, and other forage are all essential, and every angler has their theories about which one drives the best fishing. Arguably, Atlantic herring
As many of you know, ASGA is currently supporting a campaign to drive thoughtful, productive comments to reform commercial menhaden gear usage in shallow water off the coast of Virginia. If you want to learn more about the specifics of that campaign, click here. Once you’ve got the full scoop,
Written by Capt. Cody Rubner. This is definitely the best blog title I have had the pleasure of writing for ASGA. It’s going to be really difficult to top going forward. I’m okay with that. We all peak at some point. You’re probably curious where in ASGA’s journey to fight
The University of Maine’s Pelagic Fisheries Lab is beginning work on a study to determine the catch and release mortality of giant (commercial-sized) bluefin tuna. As many of you New Englanders likely know, the past several bluefin seasons have been incredible, and many observant anglers have noticed strong year classes
Findings could help managers improve self-reporting rates to ensure long-term sustainability In a recent blog, we highlighted how collecting timely and accurate data from the recreational fishing community continues to be a major challenge for managers, even though our sector can be responsible for the bulk of removals in popular fisheries.
Here’s what went down this year… on and off the water By Capt. John McMurray, President, ASGA How would I best describe the fishing this past year? Not bad really, but it could have been better. I think that’s the sentiment from most guides in New England and the Mid-Atlantic.
It’s been another explosive year for bluefin tuna anglers up and down the east coast, with fish from 40-inch footballs to 100-plus-inch jumbos bending rods, ripping drag, breaking gear (and hearts), and sometimes even hitting the deck or coming boatside for release. But how does that relate to what fisheries
There have been a lot of rumors swirling about lately when it comes to Atlantic bluefin tuna. Many U.S. fishermen are seeing more bluefin, both large and small, than they ever have in their lifetimes. Scientists, meanwhile, recently concluded a stock assessment suggesting that the status of western Atlantic bluefin
Bluefish are overfished – federal law requires we fix it By Capt John McMurray With everything that’s going on with striped bass right now, it’s easy to forget the ugly stepchild. But bluefish need some attention right now, because if abundance keeps trending downward, we’ll all be in some trouble.
JOIN ASGA IN CALLING FOR CRITICAL MANAGEMENT ACTION AFTER YEARS OF SPAWN FAILURES & POOR MANAGEMENT.
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