Feature Photo: A small school of snook off the coast of Florida. Credit: Peter Leahy | Shutterstock An important dynamic of fisheries management is the stock assessment, which provides the critical estimates necessary for setting sustainable fishing regulations. For advocates participating in the management process for our marine resources, this
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
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
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 guides and advocate members keep a finger on the pulse and keep us in the fight. Recently, there has been a lot of attention to the
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
Feature Photo: A school of menahden captured by Tim Regan. The fisheries space has been busy since the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission Summer Meeting concluded last week. The ASGA team has been all over the map, involved with Mid-Atlantic Council meeting, North Carolina False Albacore Rulemaking, and expanding our cooperative
Feature Photo Credit: Adam Eaton Summer doldrums may be here for many, while others are cursing the Northeast wind machine, but reports of bait setting up and hard tails filtering in should get everyone excited for the Fall Run. Next week, the ASGA team will be tuned into the ASMFC
Cobia have built a loyal following of anglers along the Atlantic Coast, especially with the evolving community of anglers obsessed with the sight-fishing opportunities the species often creates. Widely known as an extremely powerful and marquee recreational target, there has been a large uptick in recreational fishing pressure that has
ASMFC Spring 2024 Meeting Recap: Striped Bass Release-Mortality Work Group, Acoustic Menhaden Survey, and Cobia Draft Addendum II. Feature Photo – Captain Brian Kelley releasing a healthy bass. Arlington, May 2024—This past week, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission met for its Spring 2024 meeting. As far as ASMFC meetings
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