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Congress has passed S 2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008, and restored a recreational boating exemption to the permit for discharging bilge water.

Clean Boating Act of 2008 Passes with Recreational Exemption Restored

Alexandria, Virginia – Boaters everywhere should applaud the bi-partisan actions of the House and Senate with their passage of S. 2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008. […]

NOAA Fisheries Service has proposed eight snapper-grouper MPAs in federal south Atlantic waters between North Carolina and Florida.

NOAA Proposes Snapper-Grouper MPAs in Federal Waters

From News Reports

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries Service) published a proposed rule to implement Amendment 14 to the South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan (FMP) in the Federal Register on July 16, 2008 (73 FR 40824). […]

NOAA Proposes Snapper-Grouper MPAs in Federal Waters

From News Reports

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries Service) published a proposed rule to implement Amendment 14 to the South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan (FMP) in the Federal Register on July 16, 2008 (73 FR 40824). […]

During the summer of 2008, S.C. DNR stocked more than 4.2 million hatchery raised striped bass fingerlings throughout S.C. lake systems to sustain striped bass stocks.

DNR Completes Santee Cooper Striped Bass Stocking

SCDNR News Release

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources recently completed the stocking of over 4.2 million hatchery raised striped bass fingerlings throughout the state, with over 2.5 million stocked in the Santee Cooper system between Lakes Marion and Moultrie.
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The N.C. DMF and WRC are seeking project ideas to be funded by grants from the sale of saltwater fishing licenses.

State Seeks Applicants for Saltwater Fishing License Projects

From News Reports

MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are seeking project proposals to be funded by the N.C. Marine Resources Fund.
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DNR is now managing the 4,630 acre Botany Bay Plantation on Edisto Island as the newest part of South Carolina's WMA program.

Botany Bay Plantation Open for Public Access

SCDNR News Release

Botany Bay Plantation, a 4,630-acre tract located on Edisto Island, is now open for public access.
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The WRC is considering proposals that would allow hunters to use any weapon for deer hunting at private land during a one-season-fits-all whitetail season.

WRC May Propose One, Any-weapon Deer Season

Craig Holt

The N.C. Wildlife Commission could propose unprecedented changes in the 2009-10 deer season, changes that almost certainly will draw opposition from archery and muzzle-loader hunters and major outdoors retailers and hunting supply stores.
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Haneman Tournament Scheduled July 24-27

Craig Holt

The Capt. Eddy Haneman Sailfish Tournament is seeking additional entries for its 9th run, set for July 24-27 and headquartered at Wrightsville Beach’s Bridge Tender Marina.
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NOAA Fisheries is seeking information on recreational saltwater fishing and has proposed a rule requiring national registration of all anglers fishing in saltwater and those pursuing anadromous species anywhere.

NOAA Proposes Rule to Require Saltwater Angler Registration

From News Reports

NOAA’s Fisheries Service is seeking comment on a proposed rule that requires anglers and spearfishers who fish recreationally in federal ocean waters to be registered before fishing in 2009.
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