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12-21-2013, 07:07 PM
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Re: MAFMC- Summer Flounder-Sea Bass-Scup
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12-22-2013, 02:16 PM
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01-12-2014, 07:50 PM
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12-22-2013, 11:11 PM
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2014 Fishing Regulations Master Thread
http://www.thefisherman.com/index.cf...1&ParentCat=19
Anyone else see this.. "Despite the fact participation in NJ's recreational fluke fishery was significantly off during 2013, the preliminary MRIP wave data showed that we had over fished our quota by approximately 47 percent. " "This is similar to what happened this year when NJ was eventually were granted an eight-day extension to its season. However, even if something along similar lines is approved for 2014, it appears that NJ will be forced into having a shorter season, a higher size limit and perhaps a lower bag limit if the MRIP numbers are allowed to stand. The numbers are preliminary, meaning that they could be changed - but don't bet on it. "
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12-23-2013, 12:13 AM
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Re: Trouble for the 2014 Fluke season
Below is a more updated version of what is going on. I posted it on another thread a day or two ago.
Here is my take on the situation and it includes what you can do to help. I hesitate to post specific numbers because every time I do so it seems MRIP revises their numbers the next day. Anyway, the ASMFC is not expected to make any decision until thier next meetiing in February. The addendum was just released today. More Stringent Fluke Regulations Loom on the Horizon By Paul Haertel – JCAA President Elect Just when it seemed that New Jersey had dodged a bullet aimed at significantly reducing our recreational fluke, things have changed once again. The preliminary MRIP figures had shown that we had over fished our quota by approximately 47% and that did not even include the wave 5 data (September-October). Under the state conservation equivalency format that we have been utilizing since 2001, each state is given a quota. Each state is then allowed to develop regulations pertaining to size, possession and season limits. After years when the quota is exceeded, regulations must be made more stringent the following year. Therefore, had the preliminary MRIP numbers been allowed to stand, draconian measures would have had to be taken in 2014. The good news was that the wave 4 data (July-August) was recently revised. More specifically, the wave 4 data was changed from 1,159,303 to 730,086 fish, which resulted in a reduction of 429,217 fish. That was welcome news but even more recently, the MRIP numbers were also revised for wave 3 (May-June). Unfortunately they showed an increase from 279,658 fish to 337,983 fish which is an increase of 58,325 fish. Further, the preliminary wave 5 data (September-October) was just released on 12/16 and it shows that an additional 129,388 fluke were harvested. That makes our total harvest for the year 1,197,457 fish. Our original quota was for 977,998 fish but ASMF later approved an extra 88,000 fish so our total quota for the year ended up being 1,065,998 fish. That makes us 131,459 fish over our quota which equates to having over fished our quota by approximately 12.3%. That would not be too bad except for the fact that the overall coast wide quota is being reduced by about 8%. That means that if we continue to use conservation equivalency and the MRIP numbers do not change yet again, we are looking at a cut of close to 21%. Under this scenario I anticipate that the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council would develop various options for the public to consider. Most likely there will once again be a battle between those who prefer a shorter season so the size limit can remain at 17.5” and those who favor a longer season with an 18” size limit. Under this scenario there is also a possibility that the ASMFC could approve some extra fish for us in 2014 once all the states have set their regulations as they did in 2013. It is also possible that the NJMFC could use data from our own state’s recreational saltwater angler survey to develop more favorable regulations. Of course all of the above assumes that fluke will be managed the same way as they have been in the past and we are not changed to a regional approach. New York’s Senator Charles Schumer has introduced the “Fluke Fairness Act” which would result in New Jersey being placed in a region with New York and other states. Further the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Council has now developed addendum XXV to the Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan. The addendum also includes options for regionalization and again New Jersey would be placed in a region with New York and other states. The end result would most likely be that New York’s regulations would become more lenient and New Jersey’s more stringent. Still all options should be considered. Those interested in reviewing the addendum which also addresses managerial options for sea bass may do so by going to: http://www.asmfc.org/files/PublicInp...nt_Dec2013.pdf JCAA will continue to be involved in this process and we will keep you informed. However, we also encourage all interested individuals to become involved and give their opinions. Below is some information as to how you can go about doing that. Public Comment Process and Proposed Timeline At the December 2013 Commission meeting, the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board approved a motion to initiate the development of an addendum to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass. The addendum will address the recreational management of the Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass FMP. The Board is developing recreational management options for Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass. This draft addendum presents background on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) management of summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass; the addendum process and timeline; and a statement of the problem. This document also provides options of management for public consideration and comment. The public is encouraged to submit comments regarding this document at any time during the public comment period. The final date comments will be accepted is January 24, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. You may submit public comment in one or more of the following ways: 1. Attend public hearings in your state or jurisdiction. 2. Refer comments to your state’s members on the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board or Advisory Panel, if applicable. 3. Mail, fax or email written comment to the following address: Mail: Kirby Rootes-Murdy Email: krootes-murdy@asmfc.org Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Phone: (703) 842-0740 1050 North Highland Street, Suite 200A-N Fax: (703) 842-0741 Arlington, VA 22201 Draft A public hearing will be held on the addendum as listed below: New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife January 13, 2014 at 7 PM Ocean County Administration Building Public Hearing Room 119 101 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey Contact: Tom Baum at 609.748.2020 |
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12-23-2013, 09:52 AM
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2014 Fishing Regulations Master Thread
The following is a news release from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission:
States Schedule Public Hearings on Draft Addendum XXV Addendum Seeks Input on Management Options for 2014 Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass Recreational Fisheries Arlington, VA – The Atlantic coast states of Massachusetts through Virginia have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on Draft Addendum XXV to the Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plans. The dates, times, and locations of the scheduled hearings follow. New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife January 13, 2014 at 7 PM Ocean County Administration Building Public Hearing Room 119 101 Hooper Avenue Toms River, New Jersey Contact: Tom Baum at 609.748.2020 Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries January 16, 2014 at 5 PM Bourne Fire Station #3, Meeting Room 53 Meetinghouse Lane Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts Contact: Nichola Meserve at 617.626.1531 Rhode Island Division of Fish & Wildlife January 15, 2014 at 6 PM University of Rhode Island, Corless Auditorium South Ferry Road Narragansett, Rhode Island Contact: Jason McNamee at 401.423.1943 Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection January 14, 2014 at 7 PM Marine Headquarters Boating Education Center, Building 3 333 Ferry Road Old Lyme, Connecticut Contact: David Simpson at 860.434.6043 New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation January 14, 2014 at 6 PM Bureau of Marine Resources 205 North Belle Mead Road, Suite 1 East Setauket, New York Contact: Steve Heins at 631.444.0435 Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Control January 10, 2014 at 6 PM DNREC Auditorium 89 Kings Highway Dover, Delaware Contact: John Clark at 302.739.9108 Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources January 9, 2014 at 5 PM Ocean Pines Library 11107 Cathell Road Berlin, Maryland Contact: Steve Doctor at 410.213.1431 Virginia Marine Resources Commission January 8, 2014 at 6 PM 2600 Washington Avenue 4th Floor Conference Room Newport News, Virginia Contact: Rob O’Reilly at 757.247.2247 Draft Addendum XXV proposes management approaches for the 2014 summer flounder and black sea bass recreational fisheries. For summer flounder, the Draft Addendum includes options that allow for management measures by region and the sharing of unused quota – both with the intent of providing more equity in recreational harvest opportunities along the coast. The specific regions being considered are (1) Massachusetts; Rhode Island through New Jersey; Delaware through Virginia; and North Carolina and (2) Massachusetts and Rhode Island; Connecticut through New Jersey; Delaware through Virginia; and North Carolina. The Draft Addendum was initiated to address a growing concern that current summer flounder management measures (as established under the Fishery Management Plan) are not providing recreational fishermen along the coast with equitable harvest opportunities to the resource. Those measures, involving state-specific recreational management measures under conservation equivalency are increasingly being viewed as problematic due to several factors. These factors include: reliance upon recreational harvest estimates for a single year (1998) as the basis for individual state targets; a change in the abundance of the resource; and changes in the socio-economic characteristics of the fishery. The impact of the management program seemed to affect New York the most, with a 21” size limit (by 2009) and a short season including mid-season closure. In 2013, with a fully recovered stock, New York’s minimum size (19”) was at least one inch higher than any other state, one and a half inches higher than its bordering states. The Draft Addendum proposes a more flexible and equitable conservation approach that allows the management program to adjust to past, current, and future changes to the resource and the fishery. The biological characteristics of the summer flounder have changed with the restoration of this stock. In particular, there has been a substantial expansion in the size and age composition, with greater overall abundance and increased numbers of larger fish. The Draft Addendum also proposes two options for the 2014 black sea bass recreational fishery (1) coastwide measures (currently proposed at 13” TL minimum size, a 5 fish possession limit, and a season from June 1 to September 30) or (2) the continued use of management measures by northern (MA – NJ) and southern regions (DE – NC). The regional management approach has been used since 2011 and offers some advantages over coastwide regulations, which can disproportionately impact states within the management unit. Specifically, regional measures can address geographic differences in the stock (size, abundance and seasonality) while maintaining the consistent application of management measures by neighboring states. Fishermen and other interested groups are encouraged to provide input on Draft Addendum XXV, either by attending state public hearings or providing written comment. The Draft Addendum is available on the Commission website on the Public Input page at http://www.asmfc.org/about-us/public-input . It can also be accessed directly at http://www.asmfc.org/files/PublicInp...nt_Dec2013.pdf . Public comment will be accepted until 5:00 PM (EST) on January 24, 2014 and should be forwarded to Kirby Rootes-Murdy, Fishery Management Plan Coordinator, 1050 N. Highland St., Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201; 703.842.0741 (fax) or via e-mail at krootes-murdy@asmfc.org (Subject line: Draft Addendum XXV). ---------- Tina Berger Director of Communications Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200A-N Arlington, VA 22201 703.842.0740 tberger@asmfc.org www.asmfc.org Visit us on Facebook and Twitter Healthy, self-sustaining populations for all Atlantic coast fish species or successful restoration well in progress by the year 2015. hey lets all go ask for 16 inch size limit with a 4 fish per year per person ruling to save the industry
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12-23-2013, 10:15 AM
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Re: Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Hearings
Ask for 14" 10 fish and negotiate towards the center. Every year they start off with a silly number, why do we always counter with a fairly sensible one?
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