What Can The ASMFC Do About Striped Bass Release Mortality?
Year after year off Cape Cod I’ve witnessed recreational anglers mishandling small bass before returning them to the water. Managers have only two choices if …
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Solid Win For Striped Bass
Now there’s a headline you don’t see very often. Despite low expectations that the ASMFC Management Board would take meaningful action to rebuild overfished striped …
Stakeholder Comments Positively Affect Striped Bass Board Actions
Finally, some good news on striped bass and proof positive that getting involved can truly make a difference. On May 5th, the Atlantic States …
Striped Bass: Will ASMFC Listen This Time?
A thorough analysis by Charles Witek of the public comments submitted in regards to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped …
Stakeholders Tell ASMFC To Rebuild Striped Bass
Throughout the month of March, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) held webinars/hearings, seeking stakeholder comments on future striped bass management measures. The comments …
Striped Bass: What Fisheries Managers Still Don’t Understand
Charles Witek was finishing up his comments on the Public Information Document For Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass, …
ASMFC Striped Bass Board Meeting: It’s Time for a Change
An update from the American Saltwater Guides Association on last weeks’ Atlantic Striped Bass Management board meeting.The short version? Get ready for a big fight …
Striped Bass Trips Falling Like A Rock
In 2015, Maryland recreational anglers took 2.87 million trips with striped bass being the primary target. Compare that to 1.499 million trips in 2019, a …
Striped Bass: The Devil Went Down To Jersey
In spite of the majority of public comments favoring a 35″ minimum size for harvesting striped bass the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped …
For the regular guys who might still give a shit
Below are some links to some must read commentary from the American Saltwater Guides Association regarding the news coming out of the recent Atlantic States …