U.S. Reps Voice Concerns Over Whale Speed Limits
U.S. representatives Bill Posey (R-Fla.) and Mike Collins (R-Ga.) voiced concerns during a House hearing about NOAA’s proposed speed restrictions…
News Briefs
Little Neck Bay Bass Bust
In Queens County, ECOs Rappold, and Kortz received a complaint about striped bass poachers catching and hiding undersized fish in…
MTA/NJ Elects 2023-2024 Officers And Directors
On April 20, the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) held its Annual Dinner & Elections at The Lobster…
NJ Fluke Tournament Weekend On June 17
There are two fluke tournament options for New Jersey anglers on Saturday, June 17, where crews can choose one or…
Mike “Ike” Iaconelli Pro-Am Bass Tournament On The Upper Chesapeake
If you’d like to fish with the pros, don’t miss the 8th Annual Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament on June…
22nd Annual Manhattan Cup Striper Tournament On June 9
The 22nd Manhattan Cup is scheduled for June 9. The tournament format is all-release and encourages tagging of all fish…
Compete For Bluefin Or Fluke? Anglers Choice On June 3-4
Whether you’re a midrange bluefin hunter or a back bay drifter, the first weekend of June offers two days’ worth…
New Jersey To Take Up Striper Vote In June Emergency Session
On May 2, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) made an emergency decision to tighten recreational fishing regulations on…
NOAA Says Offshore Wind Could Lead To Lower Fishery Quotas
A 388-page report compiled in partnership between the commercial fishing industry and federal government agencies summarizes massive changes that offshore…
The Atlantic Shark Institute’s RI Shark Plate Is Breaking Records!
Just over a month ago, on April 27, the Atlantic Shark Institute (ASI) announced that they would be releasing a…
Eastern Boats Honors Vets With Amazing Overhaul!
The folks at Veterans Fishing Adventure in Alexandria, VA could not have foreseen the special relationship that would germinate out…
NYPD Calls For Backup To Apprehend Striped Bass Poachers
Members of the New York Police Department (NYPD) training unit contacted ECO Ableson about a pair of poachers fishing on…
Belmont Lake State Park Spring Family Fishing Festival Highlights
On April 15, DEC and the Long Island Office of New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation once again…
$2.15 Million In Funding Available For Tidal Hudson River Communities
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the availability of $2.15 million in competitive…
22nd Annual Manhattan Cup Striper Tournament On June 9
The 22nd Manhattan Cup is scheduled for June 9. The tournament format is all-release and encourages tagging of all fish…
Peconic River Sportsman’s Club Receives Prestigious Citizen Award
For the first time ever, a sportsman’s club was named the recipient of the New York State Outdoor Writers Association’s…
