June 15, 2021
Louisiana Lawmakers Reject Bill to Create Pogie Boat Buffer Zone
Champions of sportfish populations, coastal habitat, and recreational fishing were disappointed by the failure to keep disruptive industrial menhaden harvest activity farther away from Louisiana beaches.
March 3, 2021
A Pivotal Decision Point Impacting Striped Bass
A fisheries management commission is considering adopting a new plan to guide striped bass management, and we are concerned.
October 21, 2020
More Atlantic Menhaden Will Help Rebuild the Iconic Striped Bass Fishery
Managers vote to reduce Atlantic menhaden quota by 10%
May 8, 2020
VA Cuts Menhaden Quota, But Omega Retains Dubious “Sustainable” Label
All the strikes against Omega’s claim of sustainability.
March 9, 2020
Virginia Governor Signs Legislation to Strengthen Menhaden Conservation
Recreational fishing and boating groups applaud new bipartisan law.
February 27, 2020
Virginia General Assembly Passes Legislation to Strengthen Menhaden Conservation
Bill supports recreational fishing economy and science-based management With strong bipartisan support the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation that improves menhaden management in the Atlantic. The bill, which is...
January 29, 2020
Fishing & Boating Groups Back Virginia Legislation to Improve Menhaden Management
Eight major recreational fishing and boating groups are asking the Virginia General Assembly to advance legislation that transfers management authority of Atlantic menhaden, a key food source for striped...
December 19, 2019
Commerce Secretary Sides with Recreational Fishermen in Menhaden Case
Industrial fishing giant strikes out twice as it breaks the rules in the Chesapeake Bay U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today issued a decision cracking down on overfishing...
November 15, 2019
Three Ways You Can Help Improve Fishing Opportunities Today
For many of us, winter is closing in and our days on the water are numbered—make the most of the off-season by taking action for fish and clean water
October 29, 2019
Commission Holds Foreign Company Accountable for Breaking Rules in the Chesapeake Bay
Sporting groups hail decision to preserve striped bass nursery.
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