REMINDER: NOAA Fisheries Continues Weekly For-Hire Reporting Webinars with a Time Change
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 26, 2021 …
DetailsMulti-Day Trip Possession Limits Modified for Federally Permitted Charter/Headboat Vessels
KEY MESSAGE: Fishermen on a charter vessel or headboat who take a trip lasting more than one day, also known as a multi-day trip, can retain a second daily bag or vessel limit as long as they follow specific procedures. This final rule modifies the on-board multi-day possession limit of fish species so that a…
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Gulf Council Hosts a Virtual Meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel
Meeting Notice February 23, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, EDT on March 23, 2021. The meeting will be held via webinar. The Panel will address the following: Council actions in response to motions from the…
DetailsCommercial Hook-and-Line Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Will Close on February 22, 2021
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 16 2021 …
DetailsREMINDER: NOAA Fisheries Reaches Out to Fishermen by Phone
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 16, 2021 …
DetailsThe Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee Will Meet March 9, 2021
Meeting Notice February 11, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a virtual meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC) in conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Law Enforcement Committee (LEC). The meeting will convene from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, EST, on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The LETC…
DetailsGulf Council Seeks Applicants for Reef Fish and Shrimp Advisory Panels
Update: The Shrimp AP application period is extended through March 12 at 6PM EST. For Immediate Release February 3, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is accepting applications for membership on the Reef Fish Advisory Panel and the Shrimp Advisory Panel. Advisory Panels are charged with advising the Council on specific fishery…
DetailsGulf Council Reef Fish Advisory Panel to Meet Virtually
Meeting Notice February 2, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Reef Fish Advisory Panel (AP) via webinar. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, EST. The panel will address the following: Yellowtail Snapper: The AP will hear…
DetailsJanuary Council Meeting Summary
For Immediate Release January 29, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually from January 25 – 28, 2021. During the meeting, the Council presented Sergeant Scott Dupre of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries with the 2019 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. The Council also heard a presentation on…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Announces Weekly For-Hire Reporting Webinars
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: NOAA Fisheries Announces Weekly For-Hire Reporting Webinars The Webinars will Assist Fishermen with the Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements ISSUE DATE: January 29, 2021 …
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