Court rules North Carolina violated legal duty to protect coastal fisheries
190-page decision describes “overwhelming evidence” presented during six-week trial proving state coastal fisheries management failures
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Both Parties Submitted Findings of Fact and Rulings of Law
Following the late February conclusion of the six-week trial over the State’s failure to properly manage our coastal fisheries, the parties were asked, as expected, to submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law…
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Update on Coastal Fisheries Trial: Closing Arguments
February 24 – 25, 2026 This week wrapped up the trial over the State’s failure to preserve once-abundant, important citizen fisheries in our coastal waters. The evidence and testimony had all been presented over the…
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Update on Coastal Fisheries Trial: Week 5 Recap
February 16 – 20, 2026 Witness testimony concluded last week in the trial in CCA NC’s lawsuit to hold the State accountable for failing to protect and preserve North Carolina’s once-abundant coastal fisheries. This past…
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Update on Coastal Fisheries Trial: Week 4 Recap
February 10 – 13, 2026 Trial continued on last week in CCA NC’s lawsuit to hold the State accountable for failing to protect and preserve North Carolina’s once-abundant coastal fisheries. This past week, the state…
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Update on Coastal Fisheries Trial: Week 3 Recap
February 2 – 6, 2026 Trial continued this week in CCA NC’s lawsuit to hold the State accountable for failing to protect and preserve North Carolina’s once-abundant coastal fisheries. This past week, CCA NC and…
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Update on Coastal Fisheries Trial: Week 2 Recap
January 26 – 30, 2026 The multi-week trial continued on in CCA NC’s lawsuit to hold the State accountable for failing to protect and preserve North Carolina’s once-abundant coastal fisheries. This past week, CCA NC…
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Update on Coastal Fisheries Trial: Week 1 Recap
January 20 – 23, 2026 On January 20, 2026, the multi-week trial began in CCA NC’s lawsuit to hold the State accountable for failing to protect and preserve North Carolina’s once-abundant coastal fisheries. After a…
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Outdoor Sporting Heritage Series, Episode 2
Today the CCA NC Fisheries Gone Wild podcast crew began a new series highlighting the Outdoor Sporting Heritage in North Carolina. Outdoor sporting activities, particularly hunting and fishing, are a way of life for millions of North Carolinians, passed down from one generation to the next as an important part of our local heritage, connecting us to our local history and natural resources. This heritage relies on healthy ecosystems and public waters and lands, demanding responsible stewardship. Additionally, outdoor recreation fuels a multibillion-dollar economy, supporting guides, businesses and conservation efforts. Preserving this heritage ensures continued access and opportunities for future generations to enjoy.
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Outdoor Sporting Heritage Series, Episode 1
Today the CCA NC Fisheries Gone Wild podcast crew began a new series highlighting the Outdoor Sporting Heritage in North Carolina. Outdoor sporting activities, particularly hunting and fishing, are a way of life for millions of North Carolinians, passed down from one generation to the next as an important part of our local heritage, connecting us to our local history and natural resources. This heritage relies on healthy ecosystems and public waters and lands, demanding responsible stewardship. Additionally, outdoor recreation fuels a multibillion-dollar economy, supporting guides, businesses and conservation efforts. Preserving this heritage ensures continued access and opportunities for future generations to enjoy.
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CSP Coalition Comments on A59
We share the frustrations expressed by the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council over the management of red snapper in the South Atlantic.