The state of Maryland has decided to take steps towards the new normal and has relaxed some of the closures enacted to protect the public. See the list below from the press release by Maryland DNR website which can also be found HERE.
Read MoreStriped Bass 101 (Part 3 of 4)
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(Part 3 of a 4-part series) The stock is overfished, and overfishing is occurring… Here’s how the Commission is moving forward A week later and we’re still decompressing from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Striped Bass Board Meeting, as well as the American Saltwater Guides Association’s (ASGA’s) testimony before the US House Natural…
Read MoreStriped Bass 101 (Part 2 of 4)
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In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the history of striped bass management, what went wrong, how we ended up with an overfished stock, and the missed opportunities that could have prevented that from happening. In Part 2, we’ll look at the direction we believe managers should take moving forward, and what it…
Read MoreStriped Bass 101 (Part 1 of 4)
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If we are to successfully advocate for strong corrective action, an avoidance of further half-measures and/or other short-sighted decisions, and a repeat of past mistakes, it’s important to understand the background and management history that led up to where we are now. In other words, how we got here, more specifically why we got here, and how to avoid more mistakes moving forward.First though, let’s get some of the prevalent misconceptions out of the way.
Read MoreFletcher's Cove Cleanup Confirmed
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THE CLEANUP DATE IS CONFIRMED and will take place on 1/26/2019.
It’s recommended that you dress for very cold weather. Due to the shutdown and season, facilities on site are very limited. Bottled water, snacks and a warming station will be provided.
Work Plan for Fletchers Cove Clean Up Day on Saturday January 26th
If you have selected a team assignment and arrival time you are good to go. If you have not selected a team/arrival time or you are a new volunteer sign up here.
Read MoreWashington Post opinion piece on the northern snakehead in the Post
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The Washington Post recently published an opinion piece by John Mathwin about making the northern snakehead a game species.
Read MorePay Attention Sportsman! Your rivers are potentially being considered "disposable".
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3.368 million acres of public land in 10 states are being pushed in House Resolution 621 as being called "disposal land" by the Department of the Interior.
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