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Bill to Conserve Forage Fish Will Promote Healthy Sportfish Populations
The Forage Fish Conservation Act would require managers to consider impacts on the ecosystem when setting forage fish catch limits [...]
Gulf Council Votes to Allow Permanent State Management of Private Recreational Red Snapper Seasons
Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Now Approved to Manage Gulf Red Snapper for Anglers Long-Term in State and Federal [...]
Recreational Red Snapper Provides Significant Economic Impacts for South Atlantic States
Despite a limited season, anglers were enthusiastic participants The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) newest report, Economic Contribution of the 2018 [...]