Press Releases
Releases – November 14, 2013
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has certified a new state record golden tilefish. Rex Allen Bunting Jr., of Frisco, caught the fish on April 7 while fishing off Hatteras. […]
Releases October 24, 2013
Oyster season started Oct. 15, and people are pulling out their fire grates and steamer pans, ready to slurp down the salty treats. But before they indulge, consumers should take […]
Releases – October 10, 2013
Fee increases and changes in vessel registration and titling resulting from the N.C. General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 402 went into effect Oct. 1, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission […]
Releases – September 26, 2013
NOAA Fisheries is increasing catch limits for black sea bass in the South Atlantic (effective September 23, 2013) and implementing an annual prohibition on the use of black sea bass […]
Releases – September 12, 2013
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission took action last week on several issues impacting commercial and recreational fishermen, including votes on two petitions for rulemaking. The commission voted to: (1) Deny […]