Fisheries Management
The Interstate Fisheries Management Program (ISFMP) serves as the core of decision-making, where species management boards establish regulations to conserve fishery resources, supported by an active participation framework. The ISFMP Policy Board oversees this, monitoring stock performance and policy implementation with representation from all member states and several federal agencies.
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Review Timeline for 2027 Benchmark Stock Assessment and Technical Committee Recommendation on Assessment Schedule (K. Drew). Discuss Scope of Draft Addendum III for 2026 Measures.
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Update on Board Tasks to Red Drum Technical Committee (J. Kipp)
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Consider Approval of Draft Addendum IX on Multi-year Specifications for Male Only Harvest of Delaware Bay-origin Horseshoe Crabs for Public Comment (C. Starks) Action
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Consider Addendum VII on Atlantic Sturgeon Bycatch Reduction for Final Approval (J. Boyle). Revise Specifications for the 2025/2026 Fishing Year (J. Boyle) Final Action.
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