Atlantic Bluefin Quota Transfer and Seasonal Closure
As of 11:30pm on August 4th, 2021, fishing via the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category is closed. NOAA Fisheries announced the closure…
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Where Has TBF Been In 2021?
With travel opening up, the TBF Team hit the road (or, more accurately, the water) to promote conservation. It’s our goal to…
Read moreIs the US West Coast Going From Drift Gill Nets to Longlines?!?
This month the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) accepted applications for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) for which decisions will be made in…
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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…
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2020 Conservation Record: Blue Marlin
The Billfish Foundation maintains the largest private tag and release database in the world, with 260,000 records by 150,000 anglers. In 2020…
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…
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Atlantic Bluefin Northern Area Trophy Fishery Closed to Angling
On May 11, 2021 at 11:30pm, the Northern Area Trophy Bluefin Fishery closed to angling. It will remain closed for the remainder…
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2020 Conservation Record: Sailfish
The Billfish Foundation maintains the largest private tag and release database in the world, with 260,000 records by 150,000 anglers. In 2020…
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