Harvest
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RECREATIONAL HARVEST OF STRIPED BASS IN 2023
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Striped Bass Management Board (Board) voted to take emergency action to implement a 31” maximum size limit for all striped bass recreational fisheries.
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Commercial gillnet harvest of king mackerel in federal waters
Commercial Gillnet Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Will Close March 2
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"Harvest Huddle" in Califronia Encourages Angler
Online Programs Aimed at Encouraging Angling, Hunting and Foraging Novice hunters, anglers and even foragers – yes, foragers – have a new venue to learn the basics of these outdoor recreation experiences without the intimidation factor normally associated with picking up an outdoor sport like hunting or fishing.
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Coho Harvest Open 1st Time in 40 Years
Anglers will be able to harvest coho salmon in the Grande Ronde River for the first time in 40 years starting Oct. 1.
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Boat-Based Harvest Closes Today in Oregon
Sport anglers fishing from boats can no longer retain cabezon
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State fish managers have decided to cancel the next subsistence harvest
The openings were canceled to allow more king and chum salmon
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18% Cut in Striper Harvest
Because the assessment found that many fish were dying after being caught and released, the board also ordered states to require that recreational anglers use circle hooks, which are less likely to injure the fish, beginning in 2021.
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12 Charged with Illegal Striper Harvest
Two Special Agents from NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement spent more than 15,000 hours investigating an illegal fishing scheme
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Illegal Shark Harvest Vs. Texa PWD
As apex predators, sharks are extremely important to the balance of a healthy marine ecosystem. But environmental pirates are taking a toll on sharks, as seen in this video.
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Proposal to Liberalize Regs on Harvest of Largemouth
The proposed changes, fisheries managers said, are aimed at reducing, standardizing and simplifying some of the special regulations currently governing the harvest of largemouths and other black bass
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Three Rivers Now Open to Gamefish Harvest
Action: Opens the Snohomish River, the Skykomish River and the Wallace River to fishing for gamefish beginning Oct. 22. Extends the coho fisheries on these three rivers through Nov. 30.
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2015 Michigan-licensed commercial fishing harvest steady, value down 7 percent as price of whitefish cools
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently released data from its 2015 state-licensed commercial fishing season. Combined, the state-licensed commercial fishery caught nearly 3,401,000 pounds of fish with an estimated wholesale dockside value of more than $5.4 million prior to processing, marketing and retail sales.
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Oklahoma Trout Harvest Areas Wrap Up
Oklahoma City and Tulsa area trout fishing seasons will wrap up Feb. 29, but anglers will still be able to fish for rainbows and browns for a few more weeks at the six seasonal Wildlife Department trout fisheries found statewide.
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Florida Gulf Recreational Snook Harvest Closes Tomorrow
Florida Gulf Recreational Snook Harvest Closes Tomorrow
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Trip Limit Decreased for Commercial Harvest of Gag Grouper in South Atlantic
The daily trip limit for the commercial harvest of gag in the South Atlantic is reduced from 1,000 pounds gutted weight to 500 pounds gutted weight, effective 12:01 a.m. (local time) October 18, 2015. NOAA Fisheries has determined 75 percent of the quota of 295,459 pounds gutted weight has been landed. - See more at: http://www.thefishingwire.com/story/358882#sthash.V0kIF45U.dpuf
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NOAA Threatens Recreational Harvest of Red Snapper, Says CCC
There's a lawsuit pending in the U.S. District Court in New Orleans that every recreational angler ought to be following like a hawk.
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Maryland NRP Charges Watermen With Harvest of Thousands of Pounds of Undersized Croaker
Maryland Natural Resources Police officers charged Ryan Hamilton Lumpkins, 28, of Piney Point, Charlie Orbin Carter Jr., 33, of Callaway, Brian John Pierce, 40, of Piney Point, and Rodger Lee Wathen Jr., 43, of Lexington Park, with possession of about 3,500 pounds of undersized croaker. Additionally, they were charged with possession of 74 blueback herring, 11 hickory shad and seven American shad.
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NOAA Seeks Comment on Reallocation of Commercial/Recreational Red Snapper Harvest
NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement for Amendment 28 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) is considering an action to reallocate the red snapper harvest between the commercial and recreational sectors.