HELP on January 24 at the Public Hearing in New Bern NC

HELP on January 24 at the Public Hearing in New Bern NC

We need your HELP on January 24 at the Public Hearing in New Bern... There usually are only 15 to 20 Fishermen that show up for these meetings. We need to flood the meetings. We need hundreds of Fishermen to show at this meeting. H&ll, even thousands would be nice. Because there are 2.7 million boats register from North Carolina/Virginia state line southward to the east coast of Florida and the Florida Keys. Still show up and supports us, even if you do not want to speak...

Its time to put a stop to this mess... Before we all end up fishing in a fresh water pond...

Please post up here if have room for fishermen to ride up with you or if you are going up and have room for them to ride. please post where you are leaving from too.

Thanks
Capt. Keith

Please use this forum only to post info about going up to the meeting. There are links below to comment on. Link to car pooling: http://fryingpantower.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=135363#135363




The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a series of public hearings and scoping meetings regarding fisheries management measures proposed for several federally managed species, including those within the snapper grouper management complex, dolphin (fish), wahoo, golden crab, and octocorals within the South Atlantic region. The measures will impact both commercial and recreational fishermen who fish in federal waters between 3 and 200 miles offshore ranging from the North Carolina/Virginia state line southward to the east coast of Florida and the Florida Keys.

*Informal presenations will be given and public comment will be accepted any time between the hours of 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at each meeting location.


Monday, January 24
Hilton New Bern Riverfront
100 Middle Street
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
Phone: 252/638-3585



Public Hearings will be held on three separate amendments:



*Comprehensive Annual Catch Limit Amendment to establish Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures for species not currently listed as undergoing overfishing as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Annual Catch Limits (pounds or number of fish) will be set for species in the snapper grouper management complex as well as dolphin, wahoo, and golden crab.



Snapper Grouper Regulatory Amendment 9 includes commercial trip limit options for greater amberjack, vermilion snapper, black sea bass, and gag grouper.



Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 2 includes actions relative to the management of octocorals and non-regulatory actions that update existing Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) information. Also, modifications to the management of Special Management Zones in South Carolina, sea turtle release gear requirements for the commercial snapper grouper fishery, designation of new EFH areas and EFH-Habitat Areas of Particular Concern are being considered.


*The hearings/meetings will be open from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Council staff will provide periodic presentations and be on hand to answer questions. Local Council representatives will take formal comments on the public hearing documents any time between those hours. Public testimony will be video-streamed live via a link from the Council’s website at www.safmc.net as they occur.

*If you can not make the meeting then please email them how you fill about this and how it will effect you and your family...
Email comments to: CompACLAmendPH@safmc.net
The Council is also accepting written and email comments from January 12, 2011 until 5:00 p.m. on February 14, 2011. Copies of the public hearing and scoping documents with details on how to submit written comments will be posted on the Council’s web site and available by contacting the Council office at 843/571-4366 or Toll Free 866/SAFMC-10.




COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL CATCH LIMIT (ACL) AMENDMENT FOR THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONhttp://www.safmc.net/LinkClick.aspx?...s%3d&tabid=663

*These are some of the Motions out the link above.

Motions from the South Atlantic Council’s December Meeting concerning ACL’s
Action 21: Management Measures for Dolphin
MOTION #50: SET A 20” MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT FOR DOLPHIN FROM FLORIDA THROUGH NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL’S AREA.

Action 26: Management Measures for Wahoo
MOTION #65: ESTABLISH A RECREATIONAL BOAT LIMIT OF 2 WAHOO PER BOAT/VESSEL PER DAY.
MOTION #66: SELECT THE ABOVE NEW ALTERNATIVE AS OUR PREFERRED
MOTION #63: ALLOW THE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR TO REDUCE THE BAG
LIMIT OF WAHOO TO 1 FISH AND REDUCE THE SEASON AS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THE REDUCTION; MAKE THIS OUR NEW PREFERRED


New limits for dolphin Wahoo and Cobia would be:

Wahoo.... 2 Per Vessel

Cobia ..... 1 Per Vessel

Dolphin... 9 per Person



Here are links below to discussions that are going on now.


First it was snapper/grouper/sea bass Now COBIA WAHOO DOLPHI
http://fryingpantower.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=135225#135225

Public Hearings/Scoping Meetings Set to Address Federal Fish
http://fryingpantower.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=135225#135225


Black sea bass may be off the menu
http://fryingpantower.com/ftopict-21566-.html

Recreational SEA BASS CLOSURE on the way?
http://fryingpantower.com/ftopict-21407-.html
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Captain Keith
Feedin Frenzy Charters
Cell 843-907-0064
http://www.feedinfrenzycharters.com
http://www.southcarolina-offshore.com
http://www.southchathamtackle.com
http://www.BarefootFishing.net

South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s
2011 Public Hearing &
Scoping Meeting Schedule

January 24 - New Bern, NC
Hilton New Bern/Riverfront, 100 Middle St., New Bern, NC 28560
January 26 - N. Charleston, SC
Crowne Plaza Airport, 4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd. N. Charleston, SC 29418
January 27 - Pooler, GA
Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave., Pooler, GA 31322
January 31 - Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Marriott Hotel, 4670 Salisbury Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256
February 1 - Cocoa Beach, FL
International Palms Resort, 1300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
February 3 - Key Largo, FL
Key Largo Grande, 97000 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037


3:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Council staff will provide informal presentations and answer questions regarding
proposed management measures. Local representatives of the South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council will be available to take formal comment from the public.
Public Hearing Items:

Comprehensive Annual Catch Limit Amendment
• Establishes Annual Catch Limits (in pounds or numbers of fish) and Accountability
Measures for species not currently listed as undergoing overfishing as required by the
Magnuson-Stevens Act. Includes species in the snapper grouper management complex
plus dolphin, wahoo, and golden crab.
Snapper Grouper Regulatory Amendment 9
• Commercial trip limit options for greater amberjack, vermilion snapper, black sea bass,
and gag grouper.
Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 2
• Octocoral management actions, issues addressing Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) and
EFH/Habitat Areas of Particular Concern, Special Management Zones in South
Carolina, and requirements for sea turtle release gear in the commercial snapper
grouper fi shery.

Public Scoping Issues:
Comprehensive Catch Shares Amendment
• Options for catch share programs for species currently managed through quotas (except
snowy grouper), effort and participation reduction, and endorsement actions.
Snapper Grouper Amendment 22
• Explores options for the long-term management of red snapper as the stock begins to
rebuild.
Snapper Grouper Amendment 23
• Management measures to end overfishing and rebuild the red grouper stock as required
by the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Golden Crab Amendment 5
• Implementation of a catch share program for the commercial golden crab fishery.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a series of public
hearings and scoping meetings to provide the public with information on current
and future fi sheries issues for federally managed species under its jurisdiction,
and to receive public input and recommendations on these issues.
What is the difference between a public hearing and scoping meeting?
When the Council is considering the need for management, the scoping process
provides an opportunity for the public to make suggestions BEFORE the Council
makes any decisions regarding management actions. Using input received
during the initial scoping process, the Council may then develop management
alternatives to address these issues. These alternatives are then included in
a public hearing document. A series of public hearings is held and a written
comment period established for the public to provide input on these alternatives
and any additional recommendations.

Why should I attend?
Staff members and local Council representatives will be on hand throughout the
afternoon and early evening on the meeting day to answer your questions and
discuss concerns about topics listed on the front of this card. In addition, you will
have an opportunity to go on record to provide formal comments for the Council
to consider in future management decisions.

Meetings will be held from
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Copies of public hearing and scoping documents will be available at
www.safmc.net
by January 12, 2011 or by contacting the Council offi ce at 843/ 571-4366 or
toll free 866/SAFMC-10. Can’t attend a meeting? Watch live video stream
of public comments as they occur. Follow the video link from the
Council’s website. Written comments may be submitted to the Council from
January 12, 2011 until 5:00 PM on February 14, 2011. Details on how to
submit written comments will be posted on the web site and included in the
public hearing and scoping documen

For South Carolina

First it was snapper/grouper/sea bass Now COBIA WAHOO DOLPHI
http://www.southcarolina-offshore.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=7131#7131

Public Hearings/Scoping Meetings Set to Address Federal Fish
http://www.southcarolina-offshore.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=7133#7133

Black sea bass may be off the menu
http://www.southcarolina-offshore.com/ftopict-2217-.html

Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing to CLOSE soon!
http://www.southcarolina-offshore.com/ftopict-2199-.html

Those of us who love offshore fishing need to make this meeting .
I am planning on leaving from Mt.Olive if anyone wants to carpool together