Press Releases
How can we rebuild the stock of South Atlantic red snapper?
How can we rebuild the stock of South Atlantic red snapper? The American red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) is a common offshore reef fish found in the South Atlantic and Gulf […]
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are accepting public comments…
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are accepting public comments on temporary rules to implement mandatory harvest reporting requirements passed by the N.C. General Assembly in […]
Fishermen purchasing or renewing fishing licenses or vessel registrations…
Fishermen purchasing or renewing fishing licenses or vessel registrations at Division of Marine Fisheries offices can now use their credit cards for payment. The Division of Marine Fisheries’ license offices […]
As global leaders in the conservation of billfish, The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and Wild Oceans are thrilled to announce…
As global leaders in the conservation of billfish, The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and Wild Oceans are thrilled to announce the 7th International Billfish Symposium will take place October […]
On February 1st, the limit for recreationally catching bluefish in North Carolina coastal waters decreased to three fish per person per day…
On February 1st, the limit for recreationally catching bluefish in North Carolina coastal waters decreased to three fish per person per day. The action is intended to reduce the coastwide […]