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Recreational fishing for tunas, sharks, billfish and swordfish has a significant economic impact— more than half a billion dollars a year, according to scientific studies. NOAA Fisheries released the findings of two studies on the economic impact of recreational fisheries targeting Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS)—tunas, sharks, billfish and swordfish. When combined with other NOAA…
The damaging impact of fish-eating cormorants on recreational fishing is now being looked at by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and possible measures to control cormorant populations could be allowed in the future. The USFWS is asking for public comment now through March 15, 2020. An extensive 2017 study on the impacts of cormorants…
Buyer Beware! A scam license website has been found by the Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division. This site appears to be active in both north Georgia and on the coast. This scam website appears as an ad link during a Google Search for “Georgia Fishing License.” The site then allows you to enter your personal…
Effective in 2020, saltwater anglers will see a simple change in the Saltwater Information Program (SIP) permit. The free permit will now expire one year from date of issuance, rather than the last day of February. Permit holders may also renew up to 60 days prior to the expiration of their current SIP permit. “Based…
Seasoned anglers know winter can offer great fishing opportunities for some of the most sought-after fish species. As the temperatures drop, many anglers, including veteran kayak angler Stephen Stubbs, follow spotted seatrout to fresher water, where the fish congregate in large schools. While this can make spotted seatrout an easy target, this species is also…
I thought about writing a piece on winterizing your boat, but that is ridiculous when living here in Georgia. Leave the winterizing process for our northerly neighbors. Part of the trade-off of 100-plus degree days of mid-summer is a climate with mild winters that provide premium fishing for many species. The idea for this article…
No, there is not a season on the baitfish that anglers catch in Georgia reservoirs with a cast net to go striper fishing. However, there is a season for commercial fishermen who go after saltwater shad that make a run up south Georgia rivers. Commercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m.…
For many outdoorsmen, this is just about when our annual depression sets in. With most of the hunting seasons winding down for the year, there’s really not much for us to get into. It’s cold, it’s nasty, and it rains every other day. I reckon we can dive into our honey-do lists before turkey season…
Lake Chatuge spotted bass are feeding heavily in January, eating shad and herring. They follow the same wintertime patterns as Lanier spots, and you can catch them on ditches and rocks. There is also a good largemouth bite at Chatuge after a heavy rain stains the rivers and creeks. Chatuge is a good choice…
Capt. Judy Helmey and her crew at Miss Judy Charters are again offering clinics to share their fishing knowledge. Miss Judy’s clinics will run Feb. 22-23, 2020. Inshore and offshore clinics are $150 per person. Both the inshore and offshore clinics are four hours and are taught on the water, with morning and afternoon sessions…
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