ASA Issues Call To Action On Red Snapper

The American Sportfishing Association has issued a call to action on red snapper management.

The Atlantic red snapper population is the healthiest it has been in recent history. Despite this, federal management has only rewarded anglers with a few weekends of fishing access during the last decade, capped by a meager two-day season last year.

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Recognizing the flaws with federal management of red snapper, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina submitted proposals for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP). The permits would allow the states to test data collection and management improvements that would significantly increase recreational access to Atlantic red snapper this year, with Florida planning a 39-day season while the other states propose 62-day seasons.

Today, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) opened public comment for these EFP proposals. This gives anglers the chance to leave feedback in support of these proposals and explain how their communities would benefit from them.

Click here to learn more from ASA.

 

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