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David Sneed, an East Carolina CCA Chapter veteran, was named executive director of CCA-NC at the board’s April 15 meeting, Chairman Greg Hurt announced. A 1987 N.C. State graduate, Sneed has worked the last 15…

CCA NC is excited to announce its first collegiate chapter at N.C. State! If you have students or friends attending N.C. State that might be interested in learning more about CCA’s efforts, please invite them…

  Press Release March 11, 2014  On March 6, 2014 the North Carolina Fisheries Association and the Carteret County Fisherman’s Association (Plaintiffs) filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) to sue various state and federal resource…

South Atlantic Fishery Managment Council (SAFMC) to hold stakeholder meeting in Raleigh on March 19.RSVP today at   https://www.doodle.com/xu3mhizxvxt52nie . As part of the Council’s Visioning Project, the Council is looking for fresh ideas and strategies to reach…

Morehead City, NC – The Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina congratulates Marine Patrol Officer Chris Lee on being chosen to receive the 2012 Marine Fisheries Enforcement Officer of the Year award from the Governor’s…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) applauded the passage of S. 486, the Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act by the Senate Committee on Energy and…

April 24, 2013 (Washington, DC) – This morning, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was joined by nine members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and representatives of the recreational fishing community at a breakfast briefing on…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…