Ever hear of a GARFO? I bet most folks have never heard of a NERO, and that was GARFO’s predecessor. These are both government acronyms for a National Oceanic...

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will remember that two weeks ago, I wrote about a recent suggestion by some that we open up the...

The problem with federal fisheries management in coastal waters is that nearly everything is based on commercial fishing. How much of a particular species can be caught, when they...

  Here’s a fascinating fish story that’s clearly a case of don’t try this at your home port, but appreciate the skill involved. Three anglers went about 18 miles...

  A couple of years ago, I wrote about four Maryland commercial netters – or should I say “poachers” – who were linked to illegally setting gill nets to...

In last week’s blog, as well as previous blogs, I have mentioned “The Great Conspiracy.” What finally dawned on me is that I have not really addressed what I...

                 Despite what the skeptics say, offshore wind power could be good for saltwater anglers Depending on who you talk to, offshore...

Past votes won’t assure the river herring’s future Yes, in my last blog, I said that this week I’d address some of the misconceptions on slot limits and gamefish...

Recently, I had the opportunity and privilege to attend the annual induction ceremony for the International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame. I am ashamed to say that I have...

After an all-out gill net assault on Florida’s mullet population, order has been restored. My blog last week told how a circuit court judge in Florida’s Panhandle ruled that...