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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,…

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…

In light of the expected vote this week on H.R. 2578, The Conservation and Economic Growth Act, we are writing to express our strong support for Title X: the Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore…

CCA general counsel Bob Hayes recognized with Walter W. Fondren III Conservation Leadership Award   In recognition of his remarkable leadership in marine resource conservation, the Coastal Conservation Association honored Bob Hayes with its Walter W….

For the first time in many years, the legislative leadership paid real attention to the concerns of the recreational fishing community.  CCANC members from across North Carolina participated in unprecedented numbers to make sure that…

American Sportfishing Association B.A.S.S. LLC Center for Coastal Conservation Coastal Conservation Association Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation International Game Fish Association Dear Congressman Jones, On behalf of the nation’s sportfishing community, thank you for sponsoring H.R. 4094,…

MOREHEAD CITY – North Carolina fishermen should be aware that Atlantic sturgeon will be listed as a federally endangered species effective April 6. The National Marine Fisheries Service has published a final rule in the…

Arlington, VA – Upon review of the latest black sea bass recreational data from last year (waves 1 – 6), the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board…

Outlandish catch share proposal draws heated opposition from anglers SAVANNAH, GA – A request by a commercial fishing group for a “voluntary” catch share program in the South Atlantic snapper-grouper fishery raised hackles at the…

(March 1, 2012) Secretary of Commerce John Bryson has announced the appointment of seven new advisors to NOAA’s Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, bringing the group’s membership to the full complement of 21. The Marine Fisheries…

Fishermen Should Take Note that Atlantic Sturgeon will be Listed as an Endangered Species  MOREHEAD CITY – North Carolina fishermen should be aware that Atlantic sturgeon will be listed as a federally endangered species effective…

Arlington, VA – The Public Information Document (PID) for Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden is now available for public comment and review on the Commission’s website at http://www.asmfc.org/speciesDocuments/menhaden/fmps/Amend2PID_DraftForPublicComment.pdf. As…