Editor’s Log: About The Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) – Part Two
Last week we shared a Q&A I recently received from NOAA Fisheries in regards to Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP)…
From The Editor
Editor’s Log: Whirlwind Pace
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) recently approved two new agreements to…
Editor’s Log – Counting Fish: The Magic Numbers, Part 1
One of the most misunderstood—and perhaps mismanaged—concepts in fisheries is the way in which recreational catch data is generated. The…
Editor’s Log: About The Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) – Part One
When it comes to fisheries regulations, we frequently hear complaints from anglers about “bad data” being used to manage species…
SHEEPSHEAD MAKING NEWS
Catches of sheepshead have been on the increase in our waters in recent years, and a couple of anglers have…
Editor’s Log: Lord Of The Flies
The loss of recreational fishing opportunities due to COVID was particularly evident for those who fish charter and head boats…
Editor’s Log: Remembering Don
2020 has been a trying year, I don’t need to tell anyone that. Between the pandemic, murder hornets, mystery seed…
Editor’s Log: Kicking Off The Fall Season
While many folks out there are bemoaning the passage of Labor Day and the “unofficial” end of summer, I couldn’t…
Editor’s Log: What I’m Reading
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) was formed in the 1940’s to bring Atlantic coastal states together for fisheries…
Editor’s Log: Tooona Time
Those of you who follow along each week in my video reports, which come out mid-day every Thursday, are already…
Editor’s Log: MFA, FYI
I receive regular updates from the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife in tracking certain programs and initiatives. Understandably,…
Editor’s Log: On The Access Front
Fire Island National Seashore Sportsman’s Driving (4×4) Permits went on sale September 1 and driving is allowed effective September 15….
Editor’s Log: Fresh Fish
On May 7, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at promoting American seafood competitiveness. “America needs a vibrant and…
Meet Matt Broderick
Matt is the latest addition to The Fisherman staff and has assumed the position of managing editor for the Long…
Editor’s Log: The Tax Man
It’s already been a remarkable yellowfin season, one for the ages. While speaking with buddies – 66 miles east of…
Editor’s Log: West Brook Pond Response
The following is in response to my Editor’s Log which appeared in Issue 25. It was written by Enrico G….