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2013 News Releases By Headline
NOVEMBER 2013
Commercial Harvest of Red Porgy and Vermilion Snapper in South Atlantic Waters Closes on December 2, 2013
Commercial Red Drum Season Closes Tomorrow
Marine Fisheries Commission Adopts Changes in Shad/Black Drum Fisheries
Public Comment Sought on Spotted Seatrout Management Measures
Division of Marine Fisheries Licenses Offices to Temporarily Close
Commercial Harvest of Gag Closing to Vessels Fishing in the South Atlantic Federal Waters on November 13, 2013
Commercial Harvest of Blue Runner Closing to Vessels Fishing in the South Atlantic Federal Waters on Nov. 14, 2013
Jason Walker Promoted to Marine Patrol Captain in the Wilmington District
ASMFC 72nd Annual Meeting Press Release, Meeting Summaries and Motions
Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting Scheduled
New License Requirement in Effect for Mechanical Harvest of Shellfish
OCTOBER 2013
Dr. Louis B. Daniel, III Elected ASMFC Chair
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Seeks Public Comments, Advisers for Clam, Oyster Plans
Marine Fisheries Requires Pound Net Fishermen to Check Their Nets Daily
Tips For a Healthy Oyster Roast
Division of Marine Fisheries Reminds Fishermen of Upcoming Meetings on Observer Program Funding
SEPTEMBER 2013
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Certifies New State Record Golden Tilefish
Marine Fisheries Asks Pound Net Fishermen to More Vigilantly Check Their Nets
Waters Reopen to Flounder Gill Nets
Marine Fisheries Commission Seeks Advisers
NOAA Fisheries is Increasing Catch Limits for Black Sea Bass in the South Atlantic
Shad, Black Drum Fisheries on Advisory Committees’ Agendas
Division of Marine Fisheries Seeks Input on Funding for Observer Program
Commercial Fishermen Needed to Remove Marine Debris
Anglers Will Not Be Required to Report Sea Turtle Interactions
Division of Marine Fisheries Receives Sea Turtle Permit for Gill Net Fisheries
100-Yard Gill Net Setback From Most Ocean Beaches Takes Effect Sept. 15
Marine Fisheries Commission Takes Action on Several Issues — CORRECTION
Marine Fisheries Commission Takes Action on Several Issues
Chris Lee named Marine Fisheries Enforcement Officer of the Year
AUGUST 2013
Marine Fisheries Commission to Meet in Raleigh Aug. 28-30
Marine Fisheries Announces Second Year of Red Snapper Carcass Collection Program
NOAA Fisheries is Implementing Actions for Yellowtail Snapper and Shallow-Water Groupers in the South Atlantic
Grant Money Available for Transient Recreational Boating Facilities
ASMFC Approves Spanish Mackerel and Red Drum Addenda
Recreational Commercial Gear License Fee Increases
Public Comment Sought on Proposed Fisheries Rules
JULY 2013
Commercial Harvest of Snowy Grouper in South Atlantic Waters Closes on August 10
Pamlico Sound, Upper Core Sound to Close to Set Gill Nets
Public Hearings Scheduled in August for Proposed Federal Fisheries Management Measures
Jim Kelley Promoted to Marine Patrol Major
Waters in Southern Areas of State to Close to Large-Mesh Gill Net Fishing
Advisory Committees to Meet Jointly to Discuss Petition to Reclassify Coastal Waters
NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Actions for Black Sea Bass in the South Atlantic
Status of Possible Opening in 2013 of Commercial and Recreational Red Snapper Season in the South Atlantic Federal Waters
Black Sea Bass South of Hatteras Listed as Viable in State’s Stock Status Report
