Crack Down on Illegal Charter Operations to Keep Reef Fish Safe: More than $130,000 in Fines Assessed in Illegal Fishing Penalties
September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
The 2024 Gulf of Mexico red snapper recreational federal for-hire season recently wrapped up after an 88-day open season. More than 3.3 million pounds of snapper were allocated for the charter sector, allowing many opportunities for the public to book a charter and bring home catch. Unfortunately, there remain some charter industry members who operated illegal charters, taking more . . .
The 2024 Gulf of Mexico red snapper recreational federal for-hire season recently wrapped up after an 88-day open season. More than 3.3 million pounds of snapper were allocated for the charter sector, allowing many opportunities for the public to book a charter and bring home catch. Unfortunately, there remain some charter industry members who operated illegal charters, taking more . . .