Category: Fishing

The Life Jacket Association Guidelines for Cleaning and Storing Your PFD

4/2/2020 - The Life Jacket Association (LJA) provides the following guidance. For more information on the LJA please visit their website at www.lifejacketassociation.org If you think your product has been exposed to a virus, clean as recommended by the manufacturer and then let dry in warm, low humidity environment for at least 72… SEE MORE

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Seafood 101: Cooking Fish at Home

3/30/2020 - Cooking fish at home can feel daunting if you've never done it before but with a few common sense tips you'll be on your way to cooking healthy seafood meals right in your kitchen. Shopping for Seafood When you are food shopping, purchase seafood last and keep it cold. Ask… SEE MORE

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How to Support Local Fishermen in Your State

3/27/2020 - As our communities come together during this uncertain time we would like to remind you to directly support as many local businesses as possible. The seafood industry has been hit particularly hard by the global shutdown. In response, many seafood companies have shifted their operations to provide pickup and home… SEE MORE

Maryland Fishing Report Week of March 25th, 2020

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3/27/2020 - By Keith Lockwood. Mason Bair went fishing with family and caught this large red-ear sunfish. Photo by Zack Stough A lot of people find themselves with extra time on their hands. We encourage anglers to take advantage of the incredible fishing opportunities Maryland has to offer, provided everyone practices social… SEE MORE

Gov. Mills Waives Requirement for Inland Recreational Fishing License

3/21/2020 - Governor Janet Mills waived the Maine state requirements for recreational fishing licenses when fishing inland waters. The license waivers runs until April 30th, 2020. The waiver does not extend to those who have had their license revoked or suspended. https://www.maine.gov/ifw/ SEE MORE

Why Local Fisheries Matter – With or Without a Global Pandemic

3/18/2020 - By Jessica Hathaway. The topic of food security has been on the mind of forward thinkers for years now, who primarily have focused on access to food as affected by natural disasters. As Covid-19 closes ports, markets and distributors, and social distancing practices threaten the supply chain for goods and… SEE MORE

Bluefish/Striped Bass Regulations Update

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3/16/2020 - New Regulations to Take Effect April 1, 2020 The NJ Marine Fisheries Council passed motions to adopt new recreational regulations for Bluefish and Striped Bass at their February 13, 2020 meeting. The NJ Marine Fisheries Administration is working to implement these new regulations by April 1. Until then, regulations from 2019… SEE MORE

https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/supply-trade/diversified-communications-puts-coronavirus-plan-in-place-for-seafood-expo-north-america

Boston Seafood Expo Called Off Due to Coronavirus Threat

3/11/2020 - By Rick Sobey and Alexi Cohan. A major seafood expo in Boston is getting shelved because of coronavirus concerns, while organizers for other mass events in the city say they’re going on as planned this month despite the threat of the highly contagious disease. The Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing… SEE MORE

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Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources Catch & Release Fishing Guide

3/4/2020 - Catch-and-Release Fishing Catch-and release fishing has become an increasingly popular practice among many anglers throughout the country. Compliance with bag and size limits means many anglers, by law, have to return fish they have caught to the water. It is also quite common for anglers with a commitment to conservation… SEE MORE

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NOAA Completes Tidal Current Survey of New York Harbor

3/4/2020 - NOAA conducts current surveys to gain critical understanding of tidal currents so commercial and recreational mariners can navigate safely. In order to provide the most accurate predictions possible, NOAA must periodically resurvey various coastal and estuarine locations. Survey locations are selected based on mariners’ navigation needs, oceanographic analyses, and the… SEE MORE

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