January Council Update
For Immediate Release February 6, 2019 State Management of Recreational Red Snapper The Council heard a summary of comments received during public hearings and reviewed draft amendments for establishing…
DetailsSpecial Council Meeting Cancelled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has cancelled a special meeting of the Reef Fish Committee and Full Council that was scheduled…
DetailsGulf Council to Hold a Special Council Meeting to Take Final Action on State Management of Recreational Red Snapper* *Update – Meeting has been cancelled.
Meeting Notice February 4, 2019 Update: This meeting has been cancelled. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet on Monday, February 18th, 2019 at the Doubletree by…
DetailsExtended Validity of Vessel and Dealer Permits
FB19-003 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: January 31, 2019 CONTACT: Sustainable Fisheries Division 727-824-5305 Extended Validity of Vessel and…
DetailsGulf Council Reschedules For-Hire Reporting Requirement Workshop in Louisiana
Meeting Notice January 30, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has rescheduled a workshop that was set to occur at 6:00 p.m. on February 14, 2019 at the…
DetailsGulf Council and NOAA Fisheries Host For-Hire Reporting Requirement Workshops
Meeting Notice January 18, 2019 New reporting requirements will be implemented for federally permitted charter and headboat vessels in the Gulf of Mexico this year. Vessels will have to hail-out…
DetailsGulf Council Seeking to Hire Fishery Biologist
For Immediate Release January 17, 2019 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Seeks New Fishery Biologist The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently accepting applications for the…
DetailsWinter 2019 Gulf Fishery News Now Available
Read the latest edition of Gulf Fishery News! Gulf Fishery News is available on our website and via ISSU. Download PDF version here.
DetailsGulf Council to Meet in Orange Beach, Alabama
Meeting Notice January 11, 2019 Important Note: Due to the partial government shutdown, the required Federal Register Notice was not published in advance of this meeting. As a result, the Council…
DetailsGulf Council Asks for Information on Yellowtail Snapper
For Immediate Release January 10, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of yellowtail snapper in the Southeast region of…
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