VMRC Rejects Governor’s Proposal to Limit Menhaden Fishing in Chesapeake Bay
VMRC declines to exercise authority by setting any limits on harvest of critical forage fish species.
VMRC declines to exercise authority by setting any limits on harvest of critical forage fish species.
Virginia and East Coast residents call on Governor Youngkin to protect the health of the Bay and our coastal economy
Fisheries managers are meeting in November to debate and adopt changes to the Atlantic menhaden interstate fishery management plan—anglers have weighed in, but many of our concerns won’t be addressed.
The menhaden reduction fishing industry is pointing to the Atlantic-wide assessment to push back on angler advocacy for menhaden and sportfish in the Bay—here’s our response.
National and regional groups launch effort to protect the health of the Bay and our coastal economy.
Fisheries managers vote to finalize the first overhaul of the Atlantic striped bass management plan in almost 20 years.
Local, national, and global fishing companies and manufacturers are showing their support for Louisiana HB 1033.
Results could help support a new management model that considers the needs of sportfish.
New legislation will help ensure that the species at the base of the marine food chain are abundant enough to support sportfish.
In the last two years, policymakers have committed to significant investments in conservation, infrastructure, and reversing climate change. Hunters and anglers continue to be vocal about the opportunity to create conservation jobs, restore habitat, and boost fish and wildlife populations. Support solutions now.
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