The harvest of river herring is now prohibited in New Hampshire.
The Fish and Game Department said the closure of the fishery was triggered by the decline of river herring spawning runs over the last two years.
Under new rules that took effect Thursday, any trap or weir must allow for the escape of river herring and any river herring caught as bycatch must be immediately released.
Harvest of river herring is managed through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, based on state-specific approved plans.
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Striped bass fishermen in Maine will have the opportunity to comment on management of the species on Wednesday when the Maine Department of Marine Resources hosts a virtual meeting from 6 to 8 p.m.
The purpose of the forum is to provide updated information on the management of striped bass and to gather feedback on management of the Maine population from saltwater guides, recreational fishermen or anyone else interested in the recreational fishery.
Specifically, the department will provide data related to the abundance of juvenile stripers and angler activity based on the electronic angler logbook as well as the timeline of management actions expected to be taken by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
Because Maryland is the most important state for rockfish populations, what we do in Maryland is of the utmost importance for the future of the species.
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BOEM withdrew plans for offshore wind energy areas Fairways North and Fairways South (at top) off the South Shore of Long Island. BOEM image.
Federal energy planners dropped two areas near Long Island from immediate consideration for offshore wind energy leases, citing potential conflicts with maritime traffic, fishing and seaside views from exclusive New York beach resorts.
The Fairways North and Fairways South areas, named for nearby shipping approaches to New York Harbor, were also seen as less attractive to wind developers for their smaller power potential. Removing them from Bureau of Ocean Energy Management planning still leaves more than 627,000 additional acres in the region available for future lease sales.
RI fishermen could count on winter flounder until species collapsed providencejournal.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from providencejournal.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.