by himar | Jan 5, 2012 | Fisheries Management
Following is a vital message from Capt. Peter Grimbilas about the Pots Off the Reefs legislation that has a majority of the Assembly signed on as cosponsors, but won’t come to a vote before the last session concludes unless Speaker Sheila Oliver schedules it....
by himar | Dec 31, 2011 | Fisheries Management, Fishing Licenses
http://www.nj.gov/dep/saltwaterregistry/ REGISTRATION IS FREE Registration for 2012 will begin on November 1, 2011. Please see FAQ #5 for details Background: In 2006 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was charged with the creation of a...
by himar | Dec 14, 2011 | Fisheries Management
Three more Co-Sponors added to Reef Bill! December 11, 2011 Press release Belmar, NJ The NJOA has been informed that three (3) new Assembly Co-Sponsors have signed on to Bill A1152, which prohibits the use of certain fishing gear on artificial reefs. The new total of...
by himar | Nov 10, 2011 | Fisheries Management
NY Times Link: Panel Votes to Reduce a Forage Fish Catch By ABBY GOODNOUGH Published: November 9, 2011 BOSTON — A fishing oversight group voted Wednesday to sharply reduce the allowable East Coast catch of menhaden, an oily forage fish that does not show up on dinner...
by himar | Nov 3, 2011 | Fisheries Management
Recreational Fishing Alliance Contact: Jim Hutchinson, Jr. / 888-564-6732 For Immediate Release November 3, 2011 NOAA REQUESTS $54 MILLION TO REDUCE FISHING EFFORT RFA Says Agency Seeking Congressional Aid to Destroy Fishing Communities In a bold attempt to take...
by himar | Oct 28, 2011 | Fisheries Management
If you haven’t already reviewed the Draft Addendum V to Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management for Atlantic Menhaden on the ASMFC website, please do so now. Public comment will be accepted until 5 PM (EST) on November 2, 2011; click here to submit...
