Reallocation of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna for Angling Category
The current proposed Amendment 13 to the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan may reallocate the U.S. Atlantic quota share of…
Read moreNMFS Designates Bullet and Frigate Mackerel as Ecosystem Component Species
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) approved Amendment 12 to the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which adds bullet and…
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The Billfish Foundation Joins Center for Sportfishing Policy
The Billfish Foundation is proud to join the Center for Sportfishing Policy (CSP) as a Sustaining Partner. CSP works to maximize opportunities…
Read moreA Message From TBF President Ellen Peel on Net Pens in the Gulf of Mexico
During a recent phone discussion about the process to identify net pen aquaculture sites in the Gulf of Mexico, NOAA staff stated…
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Gulf of Mexico Closed & Atlantic Ocean Adjusted for Bluefin Tuna Angling
As of May 4 at 11:30pm, the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Gulf of Mexico Incidental Trophy Fishery is closed. This means…
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Atlantic Bluefin Southern Area Trophy Fishery Closed to Angling
NOAA Fisheries closed the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category for the Southern Area Trophy Fishery on March 1st, 2021. This closure will…
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Recreational Fishing Gear, Bottom Trawls & Pelagic Longline Gear Are NOT the Same!!
With the recent Executive Order (EO), recreational fishing gear, bottom trawls, and pelagic longline are viewed the same as all other fishing…
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Remembering Stephen “Steve” Levi
Stephen “Steve” Levi, a beloved TBF member and passionate angler, unfortunately died in an auto accident on January 8 while in Biloxi,…
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TBF’s Top Contributions of 2020
With the year coming to a close, we thank you for your support, as we reflect on TBF’s key contributions in 2020.…
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