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    • Federal Fishing Regulations
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    • Fish Rules Mobile App
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    • Fishing For Our Future
  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Council Members
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Travel & Reimbursement
    • Navigating the Process
    • Council Staff
      • Staff Log-In
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
      • Request for Proposals
  • Committee + Panel Membership
    • Advisory Panels and Groups
    • Scientific & Statistical Committees
    • Technical Committees
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  • Fishery Management
    • What are Fishery Management Plans & Amendments?
    • Implemented Fishery Management Plans
      • Aquaculture
      • Coastal Migratory Pelagics
      • Coral
      • Essential Fish Habitat (EFH)
      • Red Drum
      • Reef Fish
      • Shrimp
      • Spiny Lobster
      • Stone Crab
      • Generic
      • Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program Reviews
    • Amendments Under Development
    • Amendments On Hold
    • Public Input
    • Fisheries Science
      • Species Fact Sheets
      • Fisherman Feedback
      • Stock Assessments
      • Gulf of Mexico Recreational Data Collection Storyboard
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Nov282023
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NOAA Fisheries Will Withhold a Portion of the 2024 Gag Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Allocation in Anticipation of a Quota Reduction

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2023By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 28, 2023

ISSUE DATE: November 28, 2023                                                     …

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Nov212023
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Reduction of the 2024 Commercial Greater Amberjack Catch Limits in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2023By Camilla ShiremanNovember 21, 2023

ISSUE DATE: November 21, 2023                                                   …

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Nov202023
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Gulf Council Convenes its Outreach and Education Technical Committee

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2023By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 20, 2023

Meeting Notice November 20, 2023   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Outreach and Education Technical Committee (Committee) on December 19, 2023 from…

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Nov12023
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October Council Meeting Summary

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2023By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 1, 2023

For Immediate Release November 1, 2023    The Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) Fishery Management Council (Council) met in Panama City Beach, Florida, from October 23-26, 2023.  The Council began by…

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Oct262023
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The Gulf Council Recommends Modifications to the Greater Amberjack Recreational Season and Commercial Trip Limit

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2023By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 26, 2023

For Immediate Release October 26, 2023   After hearing a summary of public comment received, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a Framework Action that…

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Oct262023
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The Council Recommends Transitioning the Commercial Coastal Logbook Reporting Program to an Electronic Reporting Format

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2023By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 26, 2023

For Immediate Release October 26, 2023   After hearing a summary of public comment received, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took Final Action on an amendment being developed…

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Oct202023

Does Public Comment Matter?

Blog, Year 2023By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 20, 2023

If you’re an offshore fisherman in the Gulf, there is a reasonable chance that you’re dissatisfied with at least one aspect of current federal regulations. Luckily, the Council process, through…

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Oct162023

October 2023 Council Meeting Preview

Blog, Year 2023By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 16, 2023

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet October 23-26, 2023 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Panama City Beach, Florida. The agenda, meeting materials, and link to register…

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Oct102023
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Extension of Interim Measures to Reduce Overfishing of Gag in the Gulf of Mexico

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2023By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 10, 2023

ISSUE DATE: October 6, 2023                                                     …

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Oct22023
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NOAA Announces the Recreational Closure of Gag Harvest in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2023By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 2, 2023

ISSUE DATE: October 2, 2023                                                     …

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