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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…

Menhaden management moves up the food chain ASMFC votes to give public its say on menhaden ALEXANDRIA, VA – Tangible management of menhaden in the Atlantic moved another step closer to reality this week when…

Former Wildlife Resources Commission Executive Director and CCA Board Member Receives Wildlife Conservation Honor   RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 25, 2011) – Richard Hamilton, who served the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission for 37 years, most notably…

Measures also slated for red grouper and wreckfish upon approval by the Secretary of Commerce Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved management measures impacting federal fisheries for black sea bass, red grouper,…

A new day for menhaden management Commission vote reduces menhaden harvest for first time ever BOSTON, MA – For the first time in history, there will be reductions in the harvest of Atlantic menhaden after…

Measures also slated for red grouper and wreckfish upon approval by the Secretary of Commerce   Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved management measures impacting federal fisheries for black sea bass, red…

Anglers make case for better management of fisheries   Testimony before House committee hearing explains how lack of science impacts recreational fishing and the economy   WASHINGTON, DC – With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

Anglers make case for better management of fisheriesTestimony before House committee hearing explains how lack of science impacts recreational fishing and the economy WASHINGTON, DC – With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration continuing to…

Undercurrents-June Issue The newest edition of Undercurrents is now available. Please clink on the “Undercurrents” link on the left header. It will direct you to the June Issue. Inside the summer issue, you will be…

CCA NC’s Informational Page About HB 353-Coastal Game Fish Bill There is a great deal of misinformation being put forth in local and regional media outlets in response to HB 353 (Designation of Coastal Game…

Menhaden Management Finally Begins ASMFC takes first steps to rebuild menhaden forage base ALEXANDRIA, VA – For the first time ever, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission took steps to rein in the industrial harvest…