In December, NOAA Fisheries released the findings of two studies on the expenditures associated with Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) recreational fisheries. When combined with related findings from other recent assessments, these studies show that HMS recreational fishing contributes an … Continued
Beginning January 1, 2019, all Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) tournaments will be required to submit catch summaries, according to NOAA Fisheries. An Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) tournament is a tournament that awards points or prizes for catching Atlantic … Continued
From March 2016 through February 2017, NOAA Fisheries will conduct a web-based survey of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) tournament operators and participants. The agency will collect data on the costs associated with operating and participating in these events. These … Continued
NOAA Fisheries Service reminds tournament operators to register their Atlantic HMS tournaments for 2011 NOAA Fisheries Service is again reminding tournament operators to register their Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) tournaments for 2011. This includes tournaments occurring on the U.S. … Continued
In December, the American Striper Association (ASA) will hold a National tournament in conjunction with the Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge in Virginia Beach. This unique tournament will take place during the Chesapeake Bay striper season which will allow anglers to … Continued
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) reminds tournament operators to register their highly migratory species (HMS) tournaments for 2010. This includes tournaments occurring on the U.S. East Coast, in the Gulf of Mexico, and in the U.S. Caribbean. HMS tournament … Continued
Three winter striped bass tournaments are coming up in Hampton Roads Virginia. They are: ASA National Striper Tournament Long Bay Pointe Marina 2109 W. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (321) 287-6351 Start Date: 12/12/2009 End Date: 12/12/2009 Tournament … Continued