Commission asked to expand La. bull and blacktip shark harvest
Published onLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Madison Sheahansent a letter to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commissioners requesting them to consider expanding recreational and commercial opportunities for sharks for Louisiana sportsmen. Read more
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North Carolina man tries to swim away after stealing crabs
Published onA Currituck County man faces numerous charges after deputies say he was caught stealing crabs from fishermen's pots. Currituck County Sheriff's deputies say they were investigating with North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries officers on Friday following several reports from local fishermen that crabs they'd caught had been stolen. Read more.
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Apps and sats: the lowdown on handheld short burst data devices
Published onIn the days when this writers grandfather crossed the Atlantic transporting troops to the Great War in 1918, he navigated by sextant and communication between vessels was in Morse code, semaphore and lantern. What a difference a century makes. In todays connected world, communication is global, instantaneous and can deliver vital information that gives fishermen an edge in the competition for fish. While many fisheries in the U.S. are prosecuted within cellphone or VHF range, in places like Alaska and in distant water highly migratory species fisheries satellite communication provides fishermen the connectivity they have come to regard as essential. On the most basic level, handheld short-burst-data SBD devices like the Garmin InReach and Mini, the Zoleo Satellite Communicator, and the new ACR Bivy gives fishermen email, text, gps and weather info and offer emergency beacons for safety. The Iridium Go and the Globalstar Spot X are ...
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National Fisherman — Fall 2022
Published onTheFall 2022 digital edition ofNational Fishermanis now available toread here! In this Issue: Bristol Bays bountyThe crew of the Seahawk finds danger and final success with sockeyes. Boatbuilding Beak bow boat designs from Europe make landfall in Canada; a prototype trimaran design coming in Maine could offer new fuel efficiency. Hybrid powerVolvo Penta and Marell Boats team up in the Arctic to demonstrate hybrid power possibilities ElectronicsVessel monitoring system suppliers offer new capabilities and lower monthly costs. eVTRElectronic trip reporting promises to reduce paperwork but dont put away your pencil yet. ...And More! Click below to read the current issue
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