A report released by the American Sport-fishing Association (ASA) this month makes a powerful case that from an economic perspective, recreational fishing is just as important as commercial fishing, despite having a much lower overall impact on the resource. According to the report, anglers landed...
The Shrimp Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee to the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will have the following schedule. All interested persons should try and attend the meetings in your area. 2013 Shrimp AC Meeting Schedule . March 20 (Wed.) 6:00 P.M. New Bern . April 17 (Wed.)...
ASMFC takes first step to finally bring menhaden under management BALTIMORE, MD – For the first time ever, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will reduce the industrial harvest of menhaden and finally begin the process of managing this critical forage base. The measure approved...
North Carolina Sea Grant, along with various other conservation groups is sponsoring an opportunity to enjoy face time with members of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and N.C. General Assembly. This forum is open to anyone who has an interest in marine recreational fishing. The...
Beaufort, N.C. – Saturday October 13rd, marked the eighth annual CCA NC Inside & Out Tournament. Anglers from across the state descended on the Crystal Coast anticipating a red hot bite! A low country boil and captain’s meeting on Friday evening kicked off the event...
CCA NC is urging anglers to comment on the future of shrimp and southern flounder management plans in North Carolina at a series of four public meetings to be held in the coming weeks. The topic of shrimp trawling will be discussed and comments allowed. North...
Proceeds to Benefit Capt. Charles Brown The 8th Annual CCA NC Inside & Out Tournament will be held Saturday, October 13th out of The Boathouse in Beaufort, N.C. At the direction of the CCA Board of Directors, the tournament committee is proud to announce that all...
The 2012 NC Session Laws (SB 821) requires the Director of the Wildlife Resources Commission, the Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries, and the Commissioner of Agriculture to study the organization and function of the fisheries management programs in NC and to report their...
Legislature Overwhelmingly Passes SB 821 Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Legislature overwhelmingly passed SB 821 after a concurrence vote today in the N.C. Senate. The bill, which now goes to the governor for signature, mandates the following: *Prohibits the use of a mother-ship/multi-vessel purse seining operations...
The Commerce Department today announced the appointment of 30 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils that partner with NOAA’s Fisheries Service to manage ocean fish stocks. The councils were established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prepare fishery...
