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Fisheries Policy

May 10, 2012

Severe Bottom Fishing Closure in the South Atlantic Lifted

Removal of deep water snapper-grouper fishing ban provides some relief to the sportfishing industry Read More
May 5, 2012

Louisiana to Defy NOAA Fisheries on Red Snapper Fishing
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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is moving to implement a "Louisiana-only" red snapper season starting in 2013 that will allow anglers a far longer season than federal regulations permit. Read More
May 4, 2012

Legalize Alternatives to Stabbing Fish

A large group of fisheries scientists and others ask the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to allow a release method less risky to fish than what the law currently requires. Read More
May 4, 2012

Florida Sets 40-Day Red Snapper Season in Gulf

The state season is the same as the recently announced federal recreational red snapper season. Read More
May 4, 2012

Roundscale Spearfish Now Open for Harvest in Florida State Waters

Roundscale spearfish harvest has been prohibited in state waters since 1999 Read More
May 2, 2012

California Anglers Directed to Survey on Kelp Bass

A survey launched by the Southern California-based Sportfishing Conservancy seeks the views of local saltwater anglers on the subject of conservation when it comes to kelp (calico) bass, barred sand bass and spotted sand bass. Read More
May 1, 2012

Florida Senators to National Park Service: Reconsider Biscayne Bay National Park Proposal
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Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio call on the U.S. Department of the Interior to offer a management plan for Biscayne Bay National Park that avoids unnecessary, severe restrictions on public access and use. Read More
April 2, 2012

Authorities Ask for Input on Possible Red Grouper Regs

NOAA seeks comments on a proposed rule to establish a rebuilding plan for red grouper in the South Atlantic - the public comment period ends April 30, 2012 Read More
March 22, 2012

New National Ocean Policy Draws Criticism from the Sportfishing Community

Industry is concerned that the planning process will place more restrictions on recreational fishing Read More
March 21, 2012

RFA Involved in Ongoing D.C. Rally

Group encourages anglers to lend voice in the Keep Fishermen Fishing rally Read More