STRIPED BASS AMENDMENT 7: Where We Are, And What Still Needs To Be Done
Charles Witek with an update on Amendment 7. We’re less than two weeks away from the next meeting of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s …
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ASMFC Approves Draft Amendment 7 to the Striped Bass Management Plan
Charles Witek with an in-depth analysis of the amended draft management plan for striped bass. On the afternoon of January 26, the Atlantic States Marine …
Hard Lined
Every year, a migration of epic proportions takes place along the Eastern Seaboard of America. From the Carolinas to Canada, anglers flock to the rocky …
What Can The ASMFC Do About Striped Bass Release Mortality?
Year after year off Cape Cod I’ve witnessed recreational anglers mishandling small bass before returning them to the water. Managers have only two choices if …
Solid Win For Striped Bass
Now there’s a headline you don’t see very often. Despite low expectations that the ASMFC Management Board would take meaningful action to rebuild overfished striped …
Stakeholder Comments Positively Affect Striped Bass Board Actions
Finally, some good news on striped bass and proof positive that getting involved can truly make a difference. On May 5th, the Atlantic States …
Striped Bass: Will ASMFC Listen This Time?
A thorough analysis by Charles Witek of the public comments submitted in regards to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped …
Stakeholders Tell ASMFC To Rebuild Striped Bass
Throughout the month of March, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) held webinars/hearings, seeking stakeholder comments on future striped bass management measures. The comments …
Striped Bass: What Fisheries Managers Still Don’t Understand
Charles Witek was finishing up his comments on the Public Information Document For Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass, …
ASMFC Striped Bass Board Meeting: It’s Time for a Change
An update from the American Saltwater Guides Association on last weeks’ Atlantic Striped Bass Management board meeting.The short version? Get ready for a big fight …