ACTION ALERT- MADMF ADDING COMMERCIAL FISHING DAYS
ACTION ALERT Oppose Plans to Increase Commercial Fishing Pressure on Striped Bass Once again, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has proposed changes to the commercial striped bass fishing regulations for 2021, specifically intended to increase the harvest of breeder-sized Striped Bass. If adopted, the changes will open the season earlier, add more days […]
ACTION ALERT- ASMFC Draft Amendment 7 PID (Public Information Document)
ACTION ALERT ASMFC Draft Amendment 7 PID (Public Information Document) The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has produced a Public Information Document (PID) requesting comments and input from interested parties regarding the Striped Bass fishery. “This is your opportunity to inform the Commission about changes observed in the fishery, actions you feel should or […]
ASMFC 2021 WINTER MEETING SUMMARY & ACTION
ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS MANAGEMENT BOARD MEETING SUMMARY The ASMFC’s winter meeting took place last week and the Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board convened and there are some important takeaways for those of us interested in the health of the fishery. Below you will find a summary of the results of the meeting and, based on these […]
