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House moves to tighten residency rules for fishing, hunting licenses

Aerial view of New Bedford's commercial fishing docks. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock / Wangkun Jia

State, local authorities investigate New Bedford harbor death

LDWF enforcement agents cited two individuals for alleged commercial fishing violations on Jan. 5 in St. Charles Parish. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

LDWF cites two for alleged unlicensed catfish sales in St. Charles Parish

Southern right whale and calf. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock / Ahturner

Right whale calves return in unusual numbers

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NEFSA names Bonnie Brady policy director, Jason Joyce advocacy lead

A lancha crew were among 13 Mexican fishermen engaged in illegal fishing off southern Texas June 13, according to the Coast Guard. Coast Guard photo.

Gulf senators press to block illegal Mexican red snapper from US markets

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Oregon adds late-season crab gear restrictions

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Maine moves to make Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day permanent

Fishing memorial statue in Gloucester, MA. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Coast Guard launches formal investigation into sinking of F/V Lily Jean

Shrimp boats are tied up in Bayou La Batre , Ala. Doug Stewart photo.

Louisiana shrimpers reject CCA menhaden messaging