ICYMI: “The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is considering changes to striped bass management to reduce fishing mortality to target levels, support stock rebuilding by 2029, and allow managers to respond more quickly to upcoming stock assessments.”
Thoughts?
Striped Bass – Public Hearing – Draft Addendum II
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is considering changes to striped bass management to reduce fishing mortality to target levels, support stock rebuilding by 2029, and allow managers to respond more quickly to upcoming stock assessments.
All proposed changes are detailed here: https://www.asmfc.org/uploads/file/6542756cAtlStripedBassDraftAddendumII_PublicComment_Oct2023.pdf
A public hearing will be held on December 5, 2023 (6 pm – 8 pm) at the Stafford Township Administration building (260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050).
If you are unable to attend the public hearing, ASMFC is accepting written comments through December 22, 2023 (11:59 pm).
Additional information: http://www.asmfc.org/about-us/public-input
Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8740923262169445206
Questions can be directed to 609-748-2020.
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