There is two estimates of NJ saltwater anglers, NOAA’s about 1.2 million and the resent US fish and wildlife survey of hunters and fishermen that estimated about 600,000 NJ saltwater anglers .NOAA uses 1.2 million when setting our flounder season options. .Here is were I obtained my number of NJ saltwater anglers http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st5/publication/econ/MA_NJTables , I was made aware…
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Kensdock Report: Weakfish decline
I have attended the weakfish hearings since the early nineties, I have read through years of meeting minutes, I have avidly fished for weakfish since the early seventies, My family members were fishing for weakfish in Cape May co. in the early 1900’s, I have friends that have caught over one million…
Kensdock report: Striper season opens today
It is the first day of striper season in the NJ back bay areas today. The first stripers of the season in Cape May co. are usually taken around the power plant in upper twp.. The power plant must be discharging hot water for the bite to start. Figuring out when this will take place can be…
Kensdock report: NOAA’s Eric Schwaab statement at todays Rally at capital hill
Statement by Eric Schwaab, NOAA Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, on Today’s “United We Fish” Rally at Capitol Hill February 24, 2010 I am here today to listen to those who have come to rally Congress. I know the key to any successful fishery management program is active involvement by commercial and recreational fishermen as well…
Kensdock report: Recreational fishing groups call on Obama administration for change
Immediate administrative action needed to avoid significant problems with fisheries management WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 23, 2010 – Today, a coalition of marine recreational fishing, boating, and conservation organizations and businesses called on the Obama administration to take immediate action to address a crisis within the federal fisheries management system. In a letter to National…
Kensdock report 8:45: PM EU proposes ban on commercial bluefin tuna fishing
Kensdock Report: 2010 NJ flounder season option vote
May29-Sept.6 6 fish at 18″ 41 19.81% May23-sept.6 4 fish at 18″ 49 23.67% May13-Sept.13 6 fish at 18.5″ 59 28.50% May29-Sept.26 6 fish at 18.5 53 25.60% May21-Sept.12 6 fish at 18.5 5 2.42% May29-Sept.17 6 fish at 18.5 2 0.97% Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 207. AS of 2-22-10 6:45 PM Take a…
Kensdock report: Navy arrested chinese for fishing illegal waters
Ship operating in illegal waters arrested by Navy February 16, 2010 Sekondi, Feb. 16, GNA – The Western Naval Command (WNC) has arrested four Chinese and 25 Ghanaians for fishing within illegal waters. Their names were not given and would appear before court soon. The vessels involved are “Awo Yaa Two and Awo Yaa Eight,…
Kensdock report : ASMFC finds New Jersey out of compliance with interstate fmp for atlantic coastal sharks
The following is a news release from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission: ASMFC Finds New Jersey Out of Compliance with the Interstate FMP for Atlantic Coastal Sharks Noncompliance Finding Forwarded to the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior Last week at its Winter Meeting, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission found the State…
Kensdock report: 2010 NJ flounder season options submitted to asmfc
Here are the six options that New Jersey submitted to the asmfc for the 2010 flounder season: . May 29 Sept 6} – 6 fish at 18″ May 23 Sept 6} – 4 fish at 18″ // May 13 Sept 13} – 6 fish at 18.5″ May 29 Sept 26} – 6 fish at 18.5″ May 21 …