DEC Seeking Public Input on Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Striped Bass

[grazan]

message i received today:

Wednesday, March 23, 6 to 8 p.m., DEC Region 3, 21 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz.

"To: Best, Jessica E (DEC)
Hi all,

 Below are details about the public hearing that will be held in New Paltz regarding striped bass. The event will be livestreamed as well (but attendees who livestream will only be able to listen and not comment).

 Let me know if you have any questions.


Jessica


Jessica Best

Fisheries Biologist, Hudson River Estuary Program/Cornell University

Division of Marine Resources

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

21 S. Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561

P: (845) 256-3009 | F: (845) 255-1701 | jessica.best@dec.ny.gov

 
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DEC Seeking Public Input on Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Striped Bass
Comments on Proposed Management Actions to Rebuild Striped Bass Stocks Due April 15
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public input on the development of Draft Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Striped Bass (PDF) through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). The Draft Amendment proposes new options to the FMP to help rebuild the stock and significantly update the management program. DEC encourages New Yorkers to review proposed changes, participate through in-person or virtual webinar events, and provide comments to ASMFC by April 15, 2022.

"From Long Island's saltwater beaches to the rocky shores along the Hudson River, striped bass are an iconic and historic fishery for New York anglers," DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said. "DEC is committed to working collaboratively with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and neighboring states as this plan is developed to ensure striped bass are managed sustainably using the best available science and data."

DEC is hosting two public hearings in New York's Marine and Coastal District to solicit New Yorkers' input on the development of the Draft Amendment. Meeting spaces have limited seating capacity and DEC encourages fishing clubs and organizations to send key representatives to provide public comments. Hearings are scheduled:

Wednesday, March 16, 6 to 8 p.m., DEC Division of Marine Resources, 123 Kings Park Blvd, Kings Park; and
Wednesday, March 23, 6 to 8 p.m., DEC Region 3, 21 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz.
In addition, audio from the hearings will be livestreamed and participants can listen to the hearings via links on DEC's website. Those joining the livestream will be limited to listening only and are encouraged to submit written comments to ASMFC. Public written comments will be accepted until April 15, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and should be sent to Emilie Franke, FMP Coordinator, at 1050 N. Highland St., Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201; 703.842.0741 (fax) or at comments@asmfc.org (Subject line: Draft Amendment 7).

ASMFC is hosting additional virtual webinar hearings during March for the public to review the proposed options and provide comments. A recording of the hearing presentation is available on ASMFC's YouTube page. For more information, visit ASMFC's website.

https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/press.html"

[Ziffystriperchum]

  Thanks for sharing this important  info Grazan!

  I have already sent my comments to both Jessica and Emilie and I urge others to do the same . . .
  I personally think they are honestly weighing EVERYONE’S opinion on this subject and there is       strength in numbers!
Please send in your comments or attend the meeting and let your voice be heard if this subject is important to you!

[Tippin'Scales]

I'm planning on going to meeting in person in couple weeks.  I've worked too hard to build a business to have this fishery unjustly shut down because they are not properly informed or we sportsman simply roll over without a fight! This fishery is far from being down and out, does it need improvement absolutely but moves have been made and ARE working! If it was soo important to reduce catch andvrekease mortality why did DEC sit on their asses and not implement the mandatory circle hooks last year? We were all set and knew it was coming but because DEC can't do anything within reasonable time frame prior to season start it got kicked down the road...

[touge30]

How did the meeting go?

[grazan]

THE DEC covered 4 areas of the amendment and took votes on the options while answering questions.  They also asked for any comments to be added to what they will submit to the MARINE COMMISSION. Many valid points were made and I guess how well it went is determined by the vote/MEETING in OCTOBER 2022 BY the Marine Committee and if there will be any changes to the 2023 and following seasons.

[walkabout]

thanks Grazen.

[gunner]

Unfortunately I was stuck at work all night. Want to say thanks to everyone who attended and spoke out on keeping the fishing open. I am one who plans weeks of vacation to do this and been fishing for stripers over 40 years on the Hudson River. It has gotten much better the last 5 years with size limits. Not like 30 years ago. But my boats personal best last year with an over 50” .