Virginia has scheduled its hearing to gather public comment on Draft Addendum XXI to the Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan. The date, time, and location of the scheduled Virginia meeting follows: Virginia Marine Resources Commission March 7, 2011; 6 … Continued
Several members of the shad and herring family make seasonal appearances along the Virginia Coast, the Chesapeake Bay, and its many tributaries. Each of these fish are anadromous; they spend most of their life at sea, before migrating through the … Continued
Atlantic coastal states from Rhode Island through North Carolina have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on Draft Addendum III to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Spiny Dogfish. The date, time, and location of the scheduled VMRC meeting … Continued
On February 22, 2011, the VMRC Commission will hold a public hearing on the 3 options that establish management measures for the 2011 recreational summer flounder fishery. The options to be considered are: A) 18-inch minimum size limit; 4 fish … Continued
Sport Fishing Magazine is sponsoring a new award called “Making A Difference”. The awards will be presented to individuals who are making a positive difference in recreational saltwater fishing. The Making a Difference Awards program will honor five individuals from … Continued
The ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Board will meet via a web-based conference call on February 3, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be for the Board to consider approval of the 2011 … Continued
Atlantic coastal states from Massachusetts through Virginia have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on Draft Addendum VI to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Tautog. The date, time, and location of the scheduled meeting for Virginia follows: Virginia … Continued