Press Releases
Operation North State (ONS), as well as its numerous supporters and volunteers, are calling on people (especially in the Oak Island / Southport / Brunswick County beach communities) to help […]
NOAA Fisheries is recommending nearly $900,000 in funding for projects that will reduce discards and increase fishing opportunities. Fishing is a favorite pastime and an economic driver, especially in the […]
Committee for the N.C. Commercial Fishing Resource Fund are accepting proposals for the 2024 funding cycle. The Commercial Fishing Resources Fund receives proceeds from the sale of Commercial Fishing Licenses […]
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission adopted on June 6 temporary rules to implement mandatory harvest reporting required by a new state law. The North Carolina General Assembly passed Session Law […]
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified three state record fish – a near world record size Yellowmouth Grouper, a White Grunt, and an Almaco Jack. Yellowmouth Grouper (Mycteroperca […]