Cover Photo: The beauty of a redfish tail captured by the Dorsal Outdoors crew. ASGA is thrilled to announce an exciting new series under The Guide Post Podcast umbrella titled: The Angling Economy. This series dives into the critical connection between economics and fisheries management, offering fresh perspectives on how
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
Guest Blog: Mario Campo Feature Photo: Capt. Ron Ratliff with the bull release. (Costa “Hooked On: Redfish” Film) Next Thursday, June 20, 2024 marks an important day for Louisiana fisheries as new management for red drum are set to go into effect. The regulations passed by the Louisiana legislature are
Today, March 7th, 2024, science lost another fisheries fight in Louisiana. The new Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission voted 5-1-0 in favor of amending the new NOI for Redfish regulations from a 3-fish creel limit to a 4-fish creel limit. You may ask yourself: Didn’t we win this battle already?
Progress for a globally-renowned fishery is under attack once again. After a lengthy stretch of community engagement, heated meetings and backdoor antics, it appeared that the latest Louisiana redfish NOI was only days away from becoming regulations. Now this same NOI, seen by many as a comprise between opposing agendas,
ASGA submitted an official comment on the proposed Notice of Intent (NOI) for a new coastal buffer zone for menhaden operations off the coast of Louisiana. You can read the official comment below: RE: NOTICE OF INTENT Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Menhaden Season (LAC 76:VII.307) Thank
Feature Photo Credit: Nick Jones All fishermen are optimists, even if we refuse to admit it. After all, fishing is nothing more than a “perpetual series of occasions of hope.” It’s the reason we cast again after our last didn’t produce and why we return to that spot after confirming
Feature Photo: Josh Mercadal We heard much in the opposition’s testimony about the unknown economic impacts for changing regulations. We connected with Ben Meadows from Dorsal Outdoors to get a true analysis of the tourism revenue being hemorrhaged through a declining redfish stock in Louisiana. There have been constant attempts to
Cover Photo Courtesy of Skiff Supply Shop In the face of historically insurmountable adversity, there is still a chance that conservation can win in Louisiana. These odds are directly due to the unification of a powerful community voice. We can’t quiet down now. On Tuesday, the Joint Oversight Committee deemed
After 35 years of stagnant regulations culminating in one compelling 7+ hour Commission meeting, we finally see a significant, proactive regulatory change for redfish in Louisiana. Header Photo Credit: Mad River Outfitters | Devin Fogle For anyone who hasn’t heard the incredible news yet, we won on historic turf. New
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