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  • Fishing Regulations
    • Federal Fishing Regulations
    • State Fishing Regulations
    • Fish Rules Mobile App
    • Allowable Gear
    • 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
    • Council Committees
  • Meetings
    • Public Hearings & Scoping Workshops
    • Council Meetings
    • Advisory Panel Meetings
    • Scientific & Statistical Committee Meetings
    • Technical and Other Committee Meetings
    • Stock Assessment Meetings
    • Meetings Archive
  • 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
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Gulf Currents Blog

Dec282021

Looking Back at 2021 and Forward to 2022

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinDecember 28, 2021

As we close out this year we have an opportunity to reflect on what has occurred and look ahead to next year. 2021 was another eventful year filled with unique…

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Oct192021

October 2021 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinOctober 19, 2021

The Gulf of Mexico fishery Management Council will hold a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting next week, October 25-28, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Perdido Beach Resort…

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Oct122021

Am I Using Legal Bait or Should I Switch?

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinOctober 12, 2021

There are quite a few regulations that dictate what you can and cannot use as bait while fishing in federal waters or with federally managed species. Many of the regulations…

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Sep82021

Meet the Council: Bob Gill and Billy Broussard

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 8, 2021

The Gulf Council is comprised of fishermen and other experts in the fishery from states across the Gulf of Mexico.  Drawing upon the expertise of these local fishermen ensures that…

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Aug182021

August 2021 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinAugust 18, 2021

Next week, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting from August 23-26, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Hilton Palacio…

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Aug62021

BSIA Overview

BlogBy Camilla ShiremanAugust 6, 2021

BSIA stands for “best scientific information available.” It’s a term used often when making important fisheries management decisions, so it’s helpful to define BSIA, summarize how it is determined, and…

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Jun182021

June 2021 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinJune 18, 2021

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a 5-day meeting at the Opal Key Resort and Marina in Key West, Florida June 21-25, 2021. You can also join…

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May252021

Imposters! The Other Red Snappers and How to Identify Them

BlogBy Camilla ShiremanMay 25, 2021

Recreational red snapper season is right around the corner and we’re all excited for a productive summer fishing season. Most of us take for granted how easy it is to…

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Apr92021

April Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinApril 9, 2021

  The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet by webinar April 12-15, 2021. The Committee and Council Agendas, and meeting materials are available on the Council Meeting Webpage. You will be able to…

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Mar192021

Clarifying Common Misunderstandings: Aggregate Bag Limits

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinMarch 19, 2021

Federal fishing regulations aren’t always easy to figure out, especially when you start to dig deeper than size, season, and bag limits. In this series of articles, we hope to…

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