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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

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). […]

Under the cuurrent boat trailering regulations, this small boat and trailer are only legal with the vertical guide posts removed. The beam of the boat is 102 inches and the guide posts add 2-3 inches on each side. Many smaller skiffs, bay boats, bass boats, pontoon boats and center consoles have the same beam and therefore the same dilemma.

Wider Boat Trailering Legislation Ratified by House and Senate: Governor Threatens to Veto

Jerry Dilsaver

On July 16 the Senate passed H 2167, which was passed by the House on July 17, then ratified and presented to Governor Easley that afternoon, but Governor Easley is threatening to veto the bill.
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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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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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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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All N.C. boaters should voice their support for the new boat trailer legislation that is currently working its way through the House and Senate Chambers.

N.C. Boat Trailer Legislation Headed for Transportation Committee on Thursday

North Carolina Sportsman

It is time for all boaters, recreational and commercial, to tell Governor Easley and the N.C. legislature to support Senate Bill 1695.
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Veteran pier angler Bob Davis wheels a king mackerel to the Ocean Crest pierhouse to be weighed.

Kings of the Boardwalk

Jerry Dilsaver

“Dean. Somebody get Dean. He’s got one on.” […]

Ng’s approach to sword fishing is to begin a slow troll at mid-afternoon toward his chosen area. He often catches other gamefish, such as wahoo, during the daylight portion of his trip. Then he stays offshore the entire night to catch swordfish.

Ocean Duels

Mike Marsh

Everyone with a powerboat worries about the cost of fuel. But a dedicated angler going without a fishing fix is like a fish out of water that can’t breathe. […]