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The federal government is once again testing how far it can push industrial extraction into one of the most productive and sensitive stretches of ocean on the East Coast. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Request for Information (Docket BOEM-2026-0100) seeks interest in commercial leasing for Outer Continental Shelf minerals offshore Virginia — specifically heavy […] The post Opposition to…
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission has opened the public comment period on a proposed rule that would set a five-fish recreational bag limit for Atlantic bonito. The rule would also authorize the Division of Marine Fisheries Director to implement additional management measures by proclamation, but only with prior consent of the Commission. This is […] The post North Carolina Opens…
Feature Photo: Captain Ben Whalley and his clients release a beautiful bass at water level. ABC 123? Let’s face it: fisheries management conversations need more acronyms. At the August 6th ASMFC Summer Meeting, the Striped Bass Plan Review Team (PRT) presented the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) review and state compliance report to the management board. First, […] The post WTF ASMFC! SB FMP PRT…
One number has quietly shaped striped bass management for nearly 30 years: 9% release mortality. As of summer 2026, the Striped Bass stock assessment benchmark process is in full swing and the implications of release mortality estimates have never been greater. The following blog examines the science behind catch-and-release mortality, why newer research is challenging […] The post Progress Meets…
Photo: J. Gao If you caught the conversations in Episode 212 of “The Guide Post Podcast” and our previous blog “Striper Fishing is Incredible!” Says Menhaden Advocates, this follow-up post breaks down the perversive and baseless “stripers are dependent on menhaden” talking point. In serious fishery management conversations, there’s no room for fantasy victims, villains, and pipe-dream solutions.…
ASMFC Summer Meeting – August 4–6, 2026 The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission meets in Arlington August 4-6 for its Summer Meeting. Several boards will convene, but a handful of agenda items will shape management decisions for years. Here is a detailed breakdown of what matters most for fisheries conservation advocates: Atlantic Menhaden Management Board […] The post ASMFC Summer Meeting…
Header Photo Credit: Sean Cobelli Media Spend enough time on social media during the 2026 striped bass migration and you’ll inevitably consume a dominant narrative: the striped bass fishing is better than it’s ever been! Massive trophy fish are being landed from New Jersey to Maine. Anglers are touting their once-in-a-lifetime trophy bass – and […] The post “Striper Fishing is Incredible!” Says…
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division has proposed important updates to red drum (redfish) regulations. While these changes represent a step in the right direction, they fall short of what is needed to rebuild a healthy, sustainable population for future generations of anglers and guides. The proposal includes reducing the daily creel […] The post Georgia’s Redfish…
“What I once saw with my own eyes, and fished every day, is so far gone that when I tell stories about it, it feels like I’m talking about something that happened 100 years ago. Anyone who has fished here for a minimum of 10 years can tell you there’s nowhere near as many fish […] The post Florida Anglers Demand Abundance appeared first on American Saltwater Guides Association .
UPDATE AS OF 05/14/2026: The proposed rule mentioned below passed on a 5-2-2- vote and will continue on track to becoming law in North Carolina. Thank you to the hundreds of advocates who submitted public comments! The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is taking a clear, common-sense step forward at its May 2026 meeting. The […] The post Action Alert: Bonito Rulemaking in North Carolina…
