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Fish News 2008 and 2009 File

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December 26, 2009   JCAA Newsletter January 2010
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 22, 2009   Astounding new limits on black sea bass
DVN:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 17, 2009   NOAA announces proposed measures (Amendment 16 to the Multispecies FMP) that are intended to end overfishing and continue the rebuilding of Northeast groundfish
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 16, 2009   FISHERMEN TO MARCH ON WASHINGTON "United We Fish" To Seek Congressional Support On February 24
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 16, 2009   2010 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 15, 2009   FishNews December 15, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 11, 2009   Senate Environment Committee Hearing on Oyster Creek Cooling Towers
When: Monday, December 14th @ 10 AM
Where: State House in Trenton, 125 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625


December 9, 2009   Effective January 1, 2010, fish quotas and an effort allocation will be available for U.S. Fishermen in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Regulatory Area
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


December 8, 2009   Fisheries regulators meet today in Wilmington over catch limits
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 7, 2009   Saltwater Registry Information
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 4, 2009   Free registry bill stalls in senate
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 3, 2009   State saltwater fishing registry stalled after lawmakers can't agree on fee vs. free
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 2, 2009   Thursday vote on free angler registry in Trenton
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 1, 2009   JCAA Newsletter December 09
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 1, 2009   FishNews December 1, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 1, 2009    South Atlantic States Schedule Public Hearings on Spanish Mackerel, Spot, and Spotted Seatrout Public Information Document
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


November 28, 2009   Fisherman dies after boat sinks on Barnegat Bay.
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW
I can't stress this enough! People need to look at the weather reports (www.wunderground.com, type in zipcode and look at the marine forecast) and THINK before going out in boat when there are Small Craft Advisories and GALE WARNINGS in effect! A fishing trip is NOT worth your life. ~MizMo


November 26, 2009   SSFFF Addressing issues with the upcoming 2010 and beyond fluke seasons. Meeting December 1st.
SSFFF:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 25, 2009   Algae toxins found in endangered fish in Klamath
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 25, 2009   Deployments Slated for Garden State North and Garden State South Reef Sites
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 24, 2009   Anglers, hunters represented on Christie Transition Team
NJOA:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 24, 2009   Freshwater Fisheries Forum To Be Held December 5
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 23, 2009   Effective November 26, 2009, Atlantic Herring Harvest Restricted in Area 1A
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


November 19, 2009   Limited Access General Category (LAGC) Scallop Fishery to Reopen on December 1, 2009 --
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


November 19, 2009   Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Urges Americans to Connect with Nature
OND:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 18, 2009   Massive Lake Trout Caught During Survey at Round Valley Reservoir
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 12, 2009   New Legislation Will Protect Recreational Hunting and Fishing on Federal Land
USSA:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 12, 2009   Handbook teaches process of fisheries management
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 8, 2009   Marine industry groups challenge angling data
FT:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 6, 2009   Wolffish doesn't need federal protection
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 6, 2009   RFA & ALLIES OFFICIALLY FILE SUIT ON SEA BASS Charges NMFS With "Failure to Comply With The Law"
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


November 5, 2009   NJ Outdoor Alliance won big on Election Day
NJ:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 5, 2009   ASMFC Weakfish Board Adopts Addendum IV in Response to Depleted Stock Status
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


November 4, 2009   Atlantic Menhaden Board Approves Addendum to Extend Menhaden Reduction Fishery Cap for 3 Years
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


November 4, 2009    Atlantic Striped Bass Assessment Update Finds Resource Not Overfished and Overfishing Not Occurring
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


November 3, 2009   JCAA Newsletter November 09
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 3, 2009   ASFMC Denies Increase in Commercial Striped Bass Harvest
CCA:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 3, 2009   FishNews November 3, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


November 3, 2009   ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Board Approves Addendum to Allow Commercial Quota Transfers for Black Sea Bass and Scup Between States
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


October 30, 2009   Changes to Commercial and Recreational Possession Limits for Winter Flounder
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW)


October 30, 2009   Fishermen school up to criticize new catch rules
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW)


October 30, 2009   RFA counsel testifies on flawed data
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW)


October 29, 2009   Winter Trout Stocking Begins November 23
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW)


October 29, 2009   Wind and rain doesn't deter sportsmen -- or Chris Christie -- from rally
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW)


October 28, 2009   NOAA Fisheries Service extends multispecies interim measures until April 30, 2010 -
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


October 27, 2009   Copy of Herbert Moore's Testimony at Congressional Hearing
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


October 27, 2009   RFA TESTIFIES AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARING ON MAGNUSON Anglers Charge NMFS With Failing To Meet Mandates
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


October 24, 2009   10/24/09 R-O-O-R Rally results
NJ:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 23, 2009   'Rescue Our Outdoors' rally Saturday
NJ:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 22, 2009   Fishermen contest plans for Calif. ocean reserves
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 20, 2009   105-lb black drum caught at Union Beach
NJ:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 16, 2009    Jackson man sets state crappie record
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 16, 2009   Feds back global trade ban on bluefin
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 16, 2009    Summary of Council Meeting in Ocean City, MD October 13 - 15, 2009
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


October 14, 2009   FishNews October 14, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 13, 2009   Shep on Fishing: 42-pound, 11-ounce striper takes lead in LBI Classic
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 9, 2009   Protect your rights (Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force)A new task force poses a serious threat to close fishing to recreational fishermen.
ESPN:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 6, 2009   Moratorium on weakfish considered
DVN:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 7, 2009   Outdoors: Anglers not happy with Obama policy
WT:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 6, 2009   Anglers Enjoy Family Fishing Fun at the 18th Annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 6, 2009   NOAA Uses "Inadequate Analysis" To Deny Angler Access - Unprecedented Closure Causes Coastal Uproar
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


October 1, 2009   Black Sea Bass Emergency Closure
Capt. AN:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 1, 2009   Lateral Lines October Newsletter
CCA:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 1, 2009   Officials impose 6-month ban on black sea bass fishing
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


October 1, 2009   U.S. bans sea bass fishing in its waters
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 30, 2009   Anglers consider challenge to halt on black sea bass fishing
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 30, 2009   NOAA To Close Recreational Fishery for Black Sea Bass for Six Months Due to Overharvest
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW
NOAA announced today the temporarily closure of the black sea bass recreational fishery in federal waters north of Cape Hatteras, N.C., for 180 days in response to recent landings data that showed recreational fishermen may catch more than double their annual quota by the end of the year. The closure will commence on Monday, October 5, 2009.


September 29, 2009   FishNews September 29, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 29, 2009   NJ State Record White Crappie Caught
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 29, 2009   NJ Stocking Super-sized Trout for Awesome Autumn Angling
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 28, 2009    Fatally Flawed Science is Killing America's Number One Outdoor Pastime
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


September 27, 2009   JCAA Newsletter October 09
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 23, 2009   Mid-Atlantic Council "Going Live" beginning with October meeting in Ocean City, MD
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


September 23, 2009   Agenda for Council Meeting in Ocean City, MD October 13 - 15, 2009
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


September 19, 2009   New Jersey Hearing on Shad October 5
ON:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 18, 2009   ASMFC Weakfish Board to Meet September 28, 2009
ON:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 17, 2009   Clam bed patrol loses New Jersey funds
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 17, 2009   Summer Flounder Ineligible Species at Upcoming Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 11, 2009   Scientists study fish to help determine the health of area streams
SL:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 11, 2009   Retired Navy Destroyer Slated For Artificial Reef (OC, Maryland)
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


September 11, 2009   States Schedule Public Hearings on Striped Bass Draft Addendum II
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


September 11, 2009   States Schedule Public Hearings on Weakfish Draft Addendum IV
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


September 11, 2009   States Schedule Public Hearings on Shad Draft Amendment 3
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


September 11, 2009   States Schedule Public Hearings on Scup and Black Sea Bass Draft Addendum XX
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


September 11, 2009   NJ State Record Northern Pike Caught
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 10, 2009   States Schedule Public Hearings on Menhaden Draft Addendum IV
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


September 10, 2009   Denton Man's Striped Bass Catch Could Be Worth $25,000
OND:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


September 4, 2009   NJ Recreational Summer Flounder Season Ends Today - September 4
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 2, 2009   JCAA Newsletter September 09
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 2, 2009   Improving Engagement with the Recreational Fishing Community
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


September 2, 2009    ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Board Takes No Action Regarding Projected Recreational Overages
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


September 1, 2009    Atlantic Herring Section to Hold a 'Days Out' Conference Call September 2, 2009 to Review Area 1A Catch Rates
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


August 24, 2009   Golden Tilefish Amendment 1 Final Rule Publishes
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


August 24, 2009   FishNews August 24, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 20, 2009    RFA Asks Commerce Secretary For Council Appointment Process - Encourages Governors To Provide Public Review & Comment
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf)


August 20, 2009    ASMFC Striped Bass Board Approves Draft Addendum II for Public Comment
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


August 20, 2009   Party Boat Captain, Crewmen and Patrons On the Hook for Undersized Summer Flounder Violations
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 19, 2009    ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup, & Black Sea Bass Board Approves Draft Addendum XX for Public Comment
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


August 19, 2009    Atlantic Menhaden Board Approves Draft Addendum IV for Public Comment
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


August 18, 2009   Garmin says any Raymarine bid will be in cash
Reuters:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 14, 2009   Honoring a friend and the fun of fishing
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 14, 2009   Surf special Saturday on Rack&Fin Radio
SL:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 13, 2009   Mid-Atlantic $500,000 begins Monday/span>
SL:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 12, 2009   ASMFC & Mid-Atlantic Council Approve 2010 TALs for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass and Bluefish
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


August 12, 2009   Proposed Amendments to 2010-2011 Fish Code
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 12, 2009   PEW BUYS SCIENCE TO PROVE THEY'RE DESTROYING RECREATIONAL FISHING INDUSTRY
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


August 11, 2009   Update on NJ's Blue Crab Research and Data Collection Program
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 4, 2009   FishNews August 4, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 3, 2009   New Chairman Appointed to Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


July 31, 2009   Agenda for Council Meeting in Alexandria, VA August 4 - 6, 2009
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


July 31, 2009   Public Asked to Report Invasive Mitten Crabs
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 30, 2009   FishNews July 30, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 20, 2009   Cheaper gas puts boats back in water
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 18, 2009   Cheaper gas puts boats back in water
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 16, 2009   Coast Guard urges boaters to check beacon numbers
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW
(just interesting reading, nothing local)


July 14, 2009   Urge Secretary of Commerce to Reject Gulf Plan for Offshore Fish Farms
CF:  CLICK TO VIEW
(just interesting reading, nothing local)


July 14, 2009   NJ's re-adoption of old beach rules could make you sick
COA:  CLICK TO VIEW
(just interesting reading, nothing local)


July 11, 2009   Untold thousands of crab pots litter ocean floor
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 10, 2009   Invasive flathead catfish caught in New Jersey
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 7, 2009   Summer Issue of Habitat Hotline Atlantic
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


July 7, 2009   Angler Data Needed to Avert Closure of Mid-Atlantic Snapper/Grouper Fishery
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 7, 2009   JCAA Newsletter July 2009
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 30, 2009   FishNews June 30, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


NOTICE TO Anglers:
IT'S TIME TO TAKE BACK OUR REEFS - MAKO MANIA REEF RALLY June 26th
       Click for more information


June 25, 2009   Feds make changes to Mid-Atlantic fishery council
ODN:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 23, 2009   Articles on the upcoming Mako Mania Reef Rally:

AL RISTORI: Rally for the reefs kicks off Mako Mania
NJ.com:  CLICK TO VIEW

RICK METHOT: Jersey anglers set to rally for reefs
Trentonian:  CLICK TO VIEW

DAN RADEL: Shark tournaments under way
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 23, 2009   EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTISTS ENCOURAGED TO SERVE ON DEP's SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD
ODN:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 20, 2009   Teen Angler Youth Day at Pequest July 25
ODN:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 19, 2009   RFA To President Obama, Just Say "No" To Catch Shares - New Quota Scheme "Flies In The Face Of The Public Trust Doctrine"
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 19, 2009   Family Fishing Basics Course at Pequest Hatchery July 8, 13, 21, 30
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 18, 2009   FishNews June 18, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 17, 2009   2009-2012 Game Code Amendments Adopted by Fish and Game Council
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 16, 2009   2009 JCAA tourney weighs in bigger fluke
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 11, 2009   FishNews June 11, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 11, 2009   Leading U.S. Senator To Introduce Critical Fisheries Legislation
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf)


June 11, 2009   May/June issue of Fisheries Focus
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf)


June 6, 2009   Seek lighthouse for anti-fishing education
NJ.com:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf)


June 5, 2009   RFA Calls On Moratorium On Recreational Closures - Letter To Florida Senator Seeks Legislative Assistance
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf)


June 4, 2009   New Jersey's Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7th
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 4, 2009   NEW JERSEY UPDATES ADVISORY FOR CONSUMING LARGE BLUEFISH
NJDEP:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 3, 2009   June Newsletter
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 28, 2009   FishNews May 29, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 21, 2009   FishNews May 21, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 20, 2009   2008 Skillful Angler Awards Winners
NJFGW:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 19, 2009   NOAA Approves $10 Million Blue Crab Disaster Assistance Grant for Virginia Watermen
NEFSC:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 19, 2009   Trout Stocking Schedule is Revised
NJFGW:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 19, 2009   NOAA Approves $10 Million Blue Crab Disaster Assistance Grant for Virginia Watermen
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 18, 2009   Changes To Oyster Rules Proposed
OND:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


May 18, 2009   Agenda for Council Meeting in New York, NY June 8 - 11, 2009
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


May 14, 2009   NOAA Approves State Spending Plan for Federal Red Tide Disaster Aid
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 12, 2009   FishNews May 12, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 12, 2009   JCAA Newsletter May, 2009
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 8, 2009   Lakes In Peril (Bradley Beach)
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 7, 2009   NJ Conservation Officers Net Eight Anglers for Illegally Taking and Selling River Herring
NJFGW:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 7, 2009    ASMFC Spiny Dogfish and Coastal Shark Board Approves Smooth Dogfish Draft Addendum for Public Comment
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


May 7, 2009    ASMFC Approves River Herring Amendment
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


May 6, 2009    Atlantic Menhaden Board Initiates Addendum to Extend Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Harvest Cap to 2013
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


May 5, 2009    Winter Flounder Board Approves Addendum I to Initiate Stock Rebuilding of Inshore Stocks
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


May 4, 2009    Threat of Dogfish Sharks Unite Commercial & Recreational Fishermen From Maine to North Carolina
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Apr. 30, 2009   FishNews April 29, 2009
NJFGW:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Apr. 29, 2009   FishNews April 20, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 29, 2009   Conservation Group Offers "Freedom to Fish" To Highest Bidder - New Management Approach Would Sell Off Recreational Access
CCA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Apr. 23, 2009   Is there a better way to manage shared US commercial and recreational fisheries?
CCA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Apr. 23, 2009   Reef Tactics for Black Sea Bass
NJFGW:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 22, 2009   RFA-SC Members React to Red Snapper Closure - Petition Shows Need for Flexibility in Fisheries Management
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Apr. 20, 2009   FishNews April 20, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 20, 2009   Summary of Council Meeting in Duck, NC April 14 - 16, 2009
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Apr. 20, 2009   North Carolina House Bill 918 Establishing Gamefish Status For Specks & Drum Makes Sense
USCG:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Apr. 17, 2009   NOT ALL BOATNG ACCIDENTS HAPPEN ON THE WATER
USCG:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 17, 2009   More rocks for artificial reefs
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 16, 2009   Training Sessions for Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey
OND:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 15, 2009   Atlantic Sharks, Spiny Dogfish Regulations
OND:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 12, 2009   Don't be fooled by warmer weather, the water is still cold.
USCG:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 10, 2009   US District Court Reinstates FW 42 In Its Entirety
NERO:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 10, 2009   FishNews April 10, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 9, 2009   Four Million Cubic Yards of Dredge Rock to be Deployed at Nine Reefs
NJFGW:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 9, 2009   Recreational Fishermen Support Flexibility In Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2009
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 8, 2009   NEW JERSEY'S TROUT SEASON OPENS SATURDAY, APRIL 11
NJDEP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 2, 2009   JCAA Newsletter April, 2009
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 2, 2009    ASMFC to Hold Public Hearings on Winter Flounder
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Apr. 2, 2009   FishNews April 2, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Apr. 1, 2009    Non-Traditional Stakeholders Sought for Participation in ASMFC's Winter Flounder and Atlantic Herring Advisory Panels (AP Nomination Form)
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Apr. 1, 2009    Winter Flounder Board Releases Draft Addendum I for Public Comment: States to Conduct Hearings in April
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Mar. 27, 2009   Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
CPSC:  CLICK TO VIEW


Mar. 27, 2009    Top Tackle, Tourney & Media Reps Unite To Protect Angler Rights
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Mar. 27, 2009   U.S.C.G TO HOLD FORMAL HEARING ON LADY MARY SINKING
CPSC:  CLICK TO VIEW


Mar. 26, 2009   Battle for flexibility renewed in Congress
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Mar. 26, 2009   FishNews March 26, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Mar. 25, 2009   Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership Formalized Through MOU
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Mar. 25, 2009   RFA Calls for Cooling Tower Upgrades for Coastal Power Plants
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Mar. 20, 2009   RALLY FOR OUR REEFS on April 17!
NJOA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Mar. 18, 2009   Flexibility Bill A Win For Both Fish & Fishermen
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Mar. 11, 2009   FishNews March 11, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Mar. 9, 2009   Saltwater Fishing Tax Would Sink New York's Recreational Fishing Community
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Mar. 4, 2009   New Study Confirms RFA's Claims on Red Snapper Abundance
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Feb. 25, 2009   JCAA Newsletter March, 2009
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Feb. 19, 2009   FishNews February 19, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Feb. 13, 2009   Things looking up for scup
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Feb. 11, 2009   FishNews February 11, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Feb. 6, 2009   ATTORNEY GENERAL LAUDS DECISION BY EPA TO DROP APPEAL OF COURT RULING THAT VACATED ITS MERCURY RULES (Power Plants)
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW


Feb. 5, 2009   Optimism reigns at AC Boat Show
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Feb. 5, 2009   ASMFC Spiny Dogfish Board Approves Initiation of Smooth Dogfish Addendum
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Feb. 5, 2009   Winter Flounder Board Fast Tracks Development of Addendum to Initiate Stock Rebuilding of Inshore Stocks
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Feb. 4, 2009   Scup Board Increases TAL to 11.18 Million Pounds for 2009 Fishery
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Feb. 4, 2009    ASMFC American Lobster Board Adopts Addendum XII and Approves Draft Addendum XIV for Public Comment
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Feb. 3, 2009    ASMFC Atlantic Herring Section Approves Addendum I
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Feb. 2, 2009   Anglers Encouraged to Attend Public Meeting on Trout Stocking Program on Feb. 14th
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Feb. 2, 2009   Freshwater Fisheries Forum February 28 at Batsto Village
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Jan. 31, 2009   Watermen charged in illegal striped bass sales
Balt:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 27, 2009   Saltwater Fishing Tax Would Sink New York's Recreational Fishing Community
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf)


Jan. 26, 2009   JCAA Newsletter February, 2009
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 24, 2009   ASMFC Winter 2009 Meeting Preliminary Agenda (
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 22, 2009   FishNews January 22, 2009
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 21, 2009   Industrial Complexes for Importing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Planned off NY/NJ Coast
COA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 21, 2009   MAFMC Agenda for Council Meeting in Galloway, NJ February 11 - 13, 2009
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Jan. 16, 2009   New Overfishing Guidelines Raise the Bar for Fishery Managers
CF:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 16, 2009   Proposed Interim Management Measures for Groundfish
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 16, 2009   Revising Hunting and Fishing Regulations
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 9, 2009   Summer flounder population up, but N.J. catch faces cut
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 9, 2009   NOAA moving ahead with saltwater registry
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 9, 2009   NJ anglers lead region in economic impact
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 7, 2009   DEP PROPOSES $19 MILLION IN DELAWARE WATERSHED PROJECTS TO COMPENSATE PUBLIC FOR RESOURCES HARMED BY 2004 OIL SPILL
NJDEP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Jan. 4, 2009   JCAA Newsletter January, 2009
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Dec. 23, 2008   NOAA to Create Saltwater Angler Registry in 2010
NJDEP:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Dec. 22, 2008   FishNews December 22, 2008
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Dec. 21, 2008   2009 Freshwater Digest is on the NJFW website in .pdf format
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW


Dec. 20, 2008   Shep on Fishing: State and world records highlighted Press Bent Rods 2008 Fishing Contest
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


Dec. 19, 2008   Bush Admin. Withdraws Proposed Regulations Overhauling Environmental Review of U.S. Fisheries
CF:  CLICK TO VIEW


Dec. 17, 2008   Angler advocate Fote named to key fisheries commission
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Dec. 15, 2008   Summary of Council Meeting in Montauk, NY December 9 - 10, 2008
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Dec. 12, 2008   Fluke limits remain status quo; porgy fishing restricted
Star Ledger:  CLICK TO VIEW


December 12, 2008   December issue of Fisheries Focus
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Dec. 8, 2008   FishNews December 8, 2008
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Dec. 5, 2008   Shark Inlet access issue raises larger questions
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Dec. 5, 2008   NEW JERSEY CLEAN WATER COUNCIL ANNUAL HEARING
NJDEP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Dec. 2, 2008   Ignoring Public Outcry
CF:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 28, 2008   FishNews November 28, 2008
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 28, 2008   Fisheries Council Meets In Wilmington To Consider An End To Overfishing
CF:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 26, 2008   Stripers out back
JSF Mag:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 24, 2008   December Newsletter Posted
JCAA Newsletter:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 22, 2008   T-Day is coming -- but in this case the 'T' stands for trout
APP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 20, 2008   FishNews November 20, 2008
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 12, 2008   Mid-Atlantic Fisheries - Agenda for Council Meeting in Montauk, NY December 9 - 10, 2008
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Nov. 10, 2008   FishNews November 14, 2008
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 10, 2008   Freshwater Fisheries Forum
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 8, 2008   October/November issue of Fisheries Focus
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Nov. 7, 2008   Back to the drawing board for summer flounder?
APP Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 5, 2008   FishNews November 5, 2008
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 2, 2008   Clean Water Council of New Jersey Public Hearing, December 8, 2008
NJ DEP:  CLICK TO VIEW


Nov. 2, 2008    Draft Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for River Herring
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)
(comments must be received by January 1, 2009, 5:00 PM EST; click here to submit comment; click here for details (.pdf file) on state hearings)


Nov. 2, 2008    Draft Addendum XII to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)
(comments must be received by December 1, 2008, 5:00 PM EST; click here to submit comment)


Nov. 2, 2008    2009 - 2013 Strategic Plan
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Nov. 2, 2008    2009 Action Plan
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Nov. 2, 2008   FMC Review for Spanish Mackerel
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Nov. 2, 2008   FMC Review for Red Drum
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Nov. 2, 2008   FMC Review for Atlantic Croaker
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Nov. 2, 2008   FMC Review for Weakfish
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Nov. 2, 2008   FMC Review for Spot
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


0ct. 29, 2008   FishNews October 29, 2008
NMFS/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 29, 2008   Impacts to Marine Fisheries Habitat from Nonfishing Activities in the Northeastern United States
NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS NE 209:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 26, 2008   Federal Registry and Saltwater Fishing License
JCAA Newsletter:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 24, 2008   Surf bag evolves with the seasons
APP Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 24, 2008   A feature article on fall tautog fishing.
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 24, 2008   Coast Guard classifies paddleboards as vessels
USCG:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 23, 2008   ASMFC Approves 2009-2013 Strategic Plan
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


0ct. 23, 2008   ASMFC American Eel Board Approves Addendum II
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


0ct. 23, 2008   ASMFC Spiny Dogfish Board Sets 2009/2010 Fishing Year Quota at 12 Million Pounds
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


0ct. 23, 2008   ASMFC American Lobster Board Approves Draft Addendum XII for Additional Public Comment
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


0ct. 22, 2008    ASMFC Spiny Dogfish Board Approves Addendum II
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


0ct. 21, 2008   Reef Balls to be Deployed on Great Egg and Little Egg Reefs
Star Ledger:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 20, 2008   Summary of Council Meeting in Kill Devil Hills, NC October 14 - 16, 2008
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


0ct. 18, 2008   Hatchery facing a 'personnel' problem
Star Ledger:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 18, 2008   Murphy Memorial Regatta finally launches today
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 16, 2008   Marine Fish Conservation Network Debuts New Website
NMFS:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 16, 2008   FishNews October 16, 2008
NMFS:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 11, 2008   Legislative Alert
NJOA:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 10, 2008   Trophy seller catches flak from owner of replica fish
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 8, 2008   FishNews October 8, 2008
NMFS:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 7, 2008   Land a record-sized striper, or something like it
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 7, 2008   SSFFF and RFA Outline Progress Made and the Work Still Ahead
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


0ct. 6, 2008   Proposed New Management Measures for American Lobster
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 3, 2008   Just say NO to slot fish!
SBT:  CLICK TO VIEW


0ct. 3, 2008   Update posted for Fall Trout Stocking
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


Sept. 30, 2008   Outdoor coalition backs Adler in 3rd
NJOA:  CLICK TO VIEW


Sept. 28, 2008   Fisheries Management & Legislative Report
JCAA October:  CLICK TO VIEW


Sept. 26, 2008    States Schedule Hearings on Draft River Herring Amendment: Public Comment Accepted Until January 1, 2009
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Sept. 24, 2008    USSA Testifies Before U.S. Congress
Outdoor News Website:  CLICK TO VIEW


Sept. 22, 2008   Pallone Statement at Summer Flounder Meeting
RFA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Sept. 11, 2008    States Schedule Hearings on American Eel Draft Addendum II
ASMFC Website:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Sept. 11, 2008   - Summary of Council Meeting in Philadelphia, PA August 4 - 7, 2008
MAFMC Website:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Sept. 9, 2008    States Schedule Hearings on Draft Addenda II & III to the Interstate FMP for Spiny Dogfish
ASMFC Website:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


Sept. 3, 2008   Surf Fishing Clinic For Women
NJFW Website:  CLICK TO VIEW


Sept. 2, 2008   Fisheries Management & Legislative Report
JCAA Website:  CLICK TO VIEW


Sept. 2, 2008   NOAA FISHERIES SERVICE: FishNews
NJFW Website:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 27, 2008   NJOA chairman Mauro a real action hero
NJOA Website:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 26, 2008   Fall Trout Fishing in New Jersey - 2008
NJFW Website:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 20, 2008    TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SHELLFISH HARVEST RELATED TO VIBRIO PARAHAEMOLYTICUS IN DELAWARE BAY OYSTERS
DEP Notice:  CLICK TO VIEW


August 15, 2008    NJOA chairman Mauro a real action hero
Star Ledger Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 30, 2008    Subway Cars to Hit Bottom on Cape May Reef
NJFW Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 28, 2008    National - Recreational Catch Down Slightly, Remains Second Highest Catch in Decade
NMFS Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 11, 2008   Sportsmen's rights must be protected
JBK Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 11, 2008   Looks like we'll lose brown sharking entirely.
NOAA News:  CLICK TO VIEW"The new shark regulations will take effect starting on July 24.
The new rule prohibits recreational shark fishermen from landing sandbar or silky sharks."If this applies to NJ waters (It already applies to Federal) then no more brown/sandbar sharking. We'll have to see what changes, if any, that NJ posts about this come the end of July.


July 9, 2008   Barnagat Inlet will get maintenance funding
APP Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


July 7, 2008   Lake Audrey Closed to Fishing
NJFW Notice:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 2008   Sandbar (Brown) Sharks are no longer permitted to keep. PRINTABLE ATLANTIC SHARK RECREATIONAL FISHERY REGULATIONS JUNE 2008
NMFS Regulations:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


June 25, 2008   Activists re-mobilizing to back bill banning traps from artificial reefs
NJOA Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 21, 2008   Fishing? There's a catch. Rising fuel costs hurting all marine interests
APP Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 20, 2008   Federal agency bans finning of sharks, sets fishing quota
Daily Record Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 20, 2008   Federal scientists to proceed with annual surf clam survey
APP Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 16, 2008   Summary of Council Meeting in Atlantic City, NJ June 9 - 12, 2008
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


June 13, 2008    On June 17, 2008, changes to the shellfish statutes (Title 50) go into effect
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


June 11, 2008   NOAA Proposes Rule to Require Saltwater Angler Registration
NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)
NOAA:  Additional Info
NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on the proposed rule through August 11, 2008. Comments may be submitted in a variety of formats using the following identifier: RIN 0648-AW10.
Electronically: www.regulations.gov


June 6, 2008    Wildlife Management Area Survey
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 31, 2008   Shep On Fishing: Nick Henry of Millville catches potential state record 109-pound black drumfish
PoAC:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 30, 2008   States Schedule Hearings on Shad Public Information Document: Public Comment Accepted Until July 25, 2008
ASMFC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


May 30, 2008    Sport fishermen must join forces
APP News:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 29, 2008    New Jersey Womens Fly Fishing Clinic on June 7th
Outdoor News:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 29, 2008   Fisheries Management & Legislative Report
JCAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 28, 2008   New campaign launched to lure anglers to benefits of freshwater fishing in New Jersey
NJDEP:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 28, 2008   New NOAA Fisheries Service Recreational Fishing Information Collection Program, with Future Registry for Anglers
NERO/NOAA:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 23, 2008   Public Hearings for Amendment 10 to the Squid, Mackerel, Butterfish FMP
MAFMC:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


May 22, 2008   Coast Guard Lays Out Plan to Improve Marine Safety
USCG:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 9, 2008   Coast Guard Issues Safety Alert
USCG:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 8, 2008   Network's actions not working for JCAA, allies
APP News:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 8, 2008   Horseshoe Crab Board Approves Draft Addendum V for Public Comment
ASMFC News Release:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


May 8, 2008   Spiny Dogfish Board Initiates Two Addenda to Address Quota Allocation
ASMFC News Release:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


May 5, 2008    2008 Spring Trout Fishing - Mid-season Report
NJFW Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


May 2, 2008   Court Ruling Poses Serious Threat to Boating
Support S. 2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008

Website:  http://www.boatblue.org


May 1, 2008    Save the Date: 2008 Northeast Regional Tagging Symposium is scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2008 on the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham.
NOAA Flyer:  CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


April 25, 2008   STATEMENT OF CMDR. BRENDAN C. MCPHERSON, PRESS SECRETARY, REGARDING H.R. 2830 - COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2008
USCG Press Notice:  CLICK TO VIEW


April 24, 2008    RFA Proposes Federal Salmon Stamp in Response to Fishery Crisis
RFA News:  CLICK TO VIEW


April 23, 2008    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Grants to 27 States for Sewage Pumpout Facilities for Boaters
FWS Article:  CLICK TO VIEW


April 22, 2008    Saltwater-fishing license may get N.J. off hook with feds, Del.
Press Article:  CLICK TO VIEW  
Exerpt: "Ewing expects all the northeast states to be "very cooperative" as they try to conform to a federal mandate to license anglers by Jan. 1, 2009. States from Florida through Virginia have had saltwater licenses for years, and Delaware just instituted one. There are none from New Jersey through Maine, although Connecticut is close to putting one into place with language allowing reciprocal arrangements with Rhode Island and New York. Delaware would like to work out an arrangement with New Jersey.


April 22, 2008    Subway cars deployed on reef sites.
NJFW:  CLICK TO VIEW


April 19, 2008    First bluefish caught at Pebble Beach between 8pm and midnight in the 5 lb. range.


March 31, 2008    NOAA - New Jersey Tautog Fishery to Remain Open   CLICK TO VIEW


March 27, 2008    ASMFC Withdraws New Jersey Tautog Noncompliance Finding   CLICK TO VIEW (.pdf file)


March 20, 2008    Tautog fishing - we may yet have a season!   CLICK FOR PRESS ARTICLE
Exerpt: "The council decided to keep the 14-inch minimum size for anglers but wants to close fishing from May 1 through June 15. In 2007, tog fishermen could fish yearlong, but the bag limit varied. Anglers were allowed four fish per day from Jan. 1-May 31, one fish per day from June 1-Nov. 14, and eight fish per day from Nov. 15-Dec. 31.
The council is only changing the bag limit for the last part of the year, from eight fish per day to six fish, from Nov. 16-Dec. 31. Anglers should note the new late season is different by one day, beginning Nov. 16 instead of Nov. 15." - AWAITING FEDERAL APPROVAL


March 13, 2008    Tautog fishing to be banned in New Jersey   CLICK FOR PRESS ARTICLE


March 13, 2008    DEP Reinstates Subway Cars as Approved Reef Material   CLICK FOR More Info


March 7, 2008    Fluke belly strips and pending season info   CLICK FOR APP ARTICLE


March 7, 2008    Fluke anglers lose another inch, another day   CLICK FOR PoAC ARTICLE


Please be advised of an error in the Tiger Musky/Muskellunge size limits on page 22 in the 2008 Freshwater Fishing Digest. The size limits for the two categories of waters were inadvertently reversed. The statewide size limit for Tiger Musky and Muskellunge is 36 inches and the size limit for Trophy Musky Waters: Mountain Lake and Echo Lake Reservoir is 40 inches.


March 4, 2008   Fred Barnes of Chesapeake caught a 73-pound giant near the 4A Buoy off Cape Henry 1/26/08   Click For Info


February 26, 2008   NJOA Reef Bill Alert   Click For Info


February 2, 2008    NMFS Adjusts Recreational Bluefin Tuna Retention Limits   Click For Info


February 2008    Fisheries Management & Legislative Report
  Click for More Info


February 4 - 7, 2008    ASMFC Winter Meeting   Click for More Info (.pdf file)


Older link but Interesting:  www.fish-jersey.com/poach/poach.wmv 


Feb 7, 2008:  ASMFC Finds New Jersey Out of Compliance with the Tautog


1/22 NJFW Posting:  2008 Weakfish Changes


RFA Fishing Survey!  Click for more info


Draft Interstate Fishery Managemant Plan for Atlantic Coastal Sharks (public comment accepted until 5:00 PM on March 28, 2008; click here to submit comments)


January 21,2008  APP article on the SSFFF Fluke Meeting!!
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January 21,2008  SSFFF Fluke Meeting!!
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