LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: The General Assembly was in Easter recess for a few days so nothing to report. They went back into session on Thursday, so we’ll provide more information next week. NEW SHRIMP TRAWL BYCATCH REDUCTION RULES:...
NCFA WELCOMES NEW FOR-HIRE AFFILIATE GROUP The North Carolina Fisheries Association is proud to represent the recreational fishing industry through our new affiliate: The North Carolina For-Hire Captain’s Association. Though we have always prided ourselves in...
Legendary Captain Joe Rose Retires By Barbara Garrity-Blake April 6, 2019 Feature Stories Captain Joe Rose of Beaufort is a rare breed of fisherman. He is one of the few remaining owner-operators in the Atlantic Coast fleet of ocean-going draggers that ply the waters...
Confused by the Feds By Jerry Schill April 5, 2019 A Word from the Director of Government Relations Why am I confused? My next birthday will be my 71st, so perhaps you may think my confusion comes naturally.Just comes from a tired brain, you might say. Then again,...
The Circus is Back in Town By Glenn Skinner April 5, 2019 A Thought from the Executive Director If you have followed fishery management in NC at all over the last 20 years, then you are already aware of the ongoing debate over how to best manage North Carolina’s...
