November 21, 2016 โ The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Managment Council:
Fall 2016 Issue Now Available
Inside this issue:
Atlantic Cobia โ New measures designed to help extend 2017 season from GA to NY
Mutton Snapper and Hogfish โ Measures to reduce harvest; rebuild hogfish in FL Keys/East FL approved by Council
Public Hearings and Scoping Meetings in Jan/Feb โ Allocations for dolphin and yellowtail snapper; management options for red snapper; and options for Visioning amendments.
Limited Entry for Charter Vessels โ Discussions continue in December
New Public Comment Process โ Details for submitting comments defined as Council encourages using online comment form
December Council Meeting Agenda and more.
Read the full update at the South Atlantic Fishery Managment Council