04-04-2011, 04:28 PM
It’s tricky to stay informed about the latest fishing regulations. Slot sizes, bag limits, seasons, and closed areas are frequently changing. I’ve found myself reeling in a species that I don’t usually catch wondering: what is this thing? Can I keep it? The sticker I have plastered to the side of my kayak is at least 3 years old; I know it’s out of date, and the tiny pictures don’t help me much with species identification. Its obvious, there is a need for a more reliable ways to keep up with fishing regulations.
To make it easier to stay on the legal side of things, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has just launched a regulations app for iphones and ipads. The App is free and allows users to access the most up-to-date commercial and recreational federal fishing regulations for species managed by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. The app also provides information on fish identification, measurement, marine sanctuaries and closures.
If you’re interested in downloading the free App you can visit the App store and search “Gulf Council,” and click on the Council logo.
The Council hopes to develop a similar App compatible with other smart phones in the future. And currently, the Council is developing a regulations hotline that will provide you with the most current regulations in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. I will be sure to let you know when those things are finalized. If you find this App to be useful please spread the word.
Your Chum,
Emily Muehlstein
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
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To make it easier to stay on the legal side of things, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has just launched a regulations app for iphones and ipads. The App is free and allows users to access the most up-to-date commercial and recreational federal fishing regulations for species managed by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. The app also provides information on fish identification, measurement, marine sanctuaries and closures.
If you’re interested in downloading the free App you can visit the App store and search “Gulf Council,” and click on the Council logo.
The Council hopes to develop a similar App compatible with other smart phones in the future. And currently, the Council is developing a regulations hotline that will provide you with the most current regulations in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. I will be sure to let you know when those things are finalized. If you find this App to be useful please spread the word.
Your Chum,
Emily Muehlstein
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
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