LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Jerry Schill
There have been no fisheries related bill introduced this week, as of end of business on Wednesday.
H-169, The bill to make the Loggerhead Sea Turtle the state reptile is in the House Environment Committee.
The draft shellfish bill is still under review.
THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION
Last week we listed the entire list of candidates and encouraged folks that are in the Third District to attend candidate forums or individual candidate meet and greet or fund raisers to meet them and learn more.
CANDIDATE FORUM IN NEW BERN
The Coastal Carolina Taxpayers Association is holding a candidates’ forum on Friday, March 22nd at the Craven Community College in New Bern, Orringer Auditorium, 6:00pm.
Candidate Greg Murphy is having an event at a home in New Bern on Saturday, March 23rd from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Contact Lynda Blount for info: (252) 714-1164.
CANDIDATE FORUM IN NEW BERN
On April 15th, the following have agreed to speak to the God and Country Christian Alliance: Phil Law, Michelle Nix, Michael Speciale, Shannon Bray and Gary Ceres. I expect others will be added to that list as well.
If you know of any events for the Third District candidates, please let us know. The primary is April 30th!
Due to unexpected occurrences, we are sorry to let you know that our April/May 2019 Tradewinds issue will be postponed one month later than originally anticipated.
Recent Updates
Weekly Update: January 12, 2026
SAFMC Lines of Communication The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) is coming to North Carolina the first week of February to hold a series of in person stakeholder meetings. The meetings will be held nightly from 6-8pm at 4 different locations. ...
Weekly Update: December 15, 2025
SAFMC Meeting Recap The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) met last week in Kitty Hawk, NC for its December business meeting. There was a good turnout from the public — you represented North Carolina well. We heard many thoughtful comments and...
Weekly Update: December 08, 2025
SAFMC Meets in NC This Week The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) meets this week in Kitty Hawk, NC. At this meeting, the Council is scheduled to take final action on management changes for Black Sea Bass and finalize catch levels for Blueline...
Weekly Update: December 01, 2025
SAFMC Meeting Next Week The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) meets next week in Kitty Hawk, NC. At this meeting, the Council is scheduled to take final action on management changes for Black Sea Bass and finalize catch levels for Blueline...
Weekly Update: November 18, 2025
BLUE CRAB MANAGEMENT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM NCMFC MEETING AGENDA IN WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH THIS WEEK. MFC Meeting Webpage When: Meeting starts at 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 19th and 9:00am on Thursday, November 20th Where: Holiday Inn...
Weekly Update: November 17, 2025
Final Vote On Blue Crab Management! The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission’s (MFC) meets this week in Wrightsville Beach. The main item on the agenda is the proposed blue crab adaptive management changes. In person public comment will be Wednesday night...
Weekly Update: November 10, 2025
Upcoming MFC Meeting/Blue Crab Management The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission’s (MFC) next quarterly business meeting is scheduled for November 19-20th in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Two in person public comment sessions will be held Wednesday night at...
Weekly Update: November 03, 2025
Meetings Scheduled This Week For Sheepshead, Black Sea Bass, and Striped Bass Sheepshead Proactive Sheepshead Management Page Sheepshead Management Issue Paper Submit Sheepshead Comments Video on Proposed Sheepshead Management ...