Campfire Conversations 74: Red Snapper & Bottom Fishing Closures with American Sportfishing Association

What this episode covers

On this episode of Campfire Conversations I’m joined by American Sportfishing Association Southeast Fisheries Policy Director Martha Guyas. We discuss proposed bottom fishing closures by NOAA Fisheries and the impact it would have on Atlantic Coast anglers. Also, do we really have more red snapper than at anytime in modern history? And if so, why do we still have incredibly limiting restrictions on recreational fishermen? Other highlights include:   * HR 470 – The Red Snapper Act * Historical information on red snapper numbers (or lack thereof) * Red Snapper life cycle * How do we prove that red snapper biomass is as high as it’s ever been? * Are red snapper populations so high that they’re negatively impacting other species ? * Activists/Commercial fisherman partner up to sue NOAA Fisheries over recreational red snapper fishing * Amendment 59