African Tuna Fishing http://www.africantunafishing.com African Tuna Fishing News, Weather and Top Tuna Catches Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:59:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Boaters Need To Remain Alert And Sober To Stay Safe On Waterways http://www.africantunafishing.com/boaters-need-to-remain-alert-and-sober-to-stay-safe-on-waterways/ http://www.africantunafishing.com/boaters-need-to-remain-alert-and-sober-to-stay-safe-on-waterways/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:55:21 +0000 Fishing RSS Feeds- Fishing News - General Fishing News tag:www.fishingrssfeeds.com://13e70634ca65a16c1d70db4c89e9f1be COLUMBUS, OH – The arrival of the Labor Day Holiday weekend signals the traditional end of the summer boating season. Recreational boaters are encouraged to remain alert and sober to stay safe on Ohio’s waterways, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Watercraft.

]]> COLUMBUS, OH – The arrival of the Labor Day Holiday weekend signals the traditional end of the summer boating season. Recreational boaters are encouraged to remain alert and sober to stay safe on Ohio’s waterways, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Watercraft.

]]> http://www.africantunafishing.com/boaters-need-to-remain-alert-and-sober-to-stay-safe-on-waterways/feed/ Snapper A Possibility http://www.africantunafishing.com/snapper-a-possibility/ http://www.africantunafishing.com/snapper-a-possibility/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:52:49 +0000 Fishing RSS Feeds- Fishing News - General Fishing News tag:www.fishingrssfeeds.com://9fa26e978d38dac1d4b290ff812a5dbc Finally, red snapper anglers have a ray of hope that they will be able to catch their favorite species in 2010. Of course, two important steps must be accomplished before anglers will be allowed to catch the fish that made the Alabama Gulf Coast famous - NOAA Fisheries' blessing on the fall snapper season that was approved by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council last week and the opening of fishing in federal waters that have been closed by the oil spill.

]]> Finally, red snapper anglers have a ray of hope that they will be able to catch their favorite species in 2010. Of course, two important steps must be accomplished before anglers will be allowed to catch the fish that made the Alabama Gulf Coast famous - NOAA Fisheries' blessing on the fall snapper season that was approved by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council last week and the opening of fishing in federal waters that have been closed by the oil spill.

]]> http://www.africantunafishing.com/snapper-a-possibility/feed/ Most of Puget Sound Closing to Crabbing http://www.africantunafishing.com/most-of-puget-sound-closing-to-crabbing/ http://www.africantunafishing.com/most-of-puget-sound-closing-to-crabbing/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:51:51 +0000 Fishing RSS Feeds- Fishing News - General Fishing News tag:www.fishingrssfeeds.com://c2eb7cf4244f956942a6f1c175508767 OLYMPIA - Recreational crab fishing will close for a catch assessment in most areas of Puget Sound at sunset on Labor Day, with summer catch reports due by October 10.

Seven areas of Puget Sound will close to crab fishing Sept. 6, including marine areas 6 (eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca), 8-1 (Deception Pass to East Point), 8-2 (East Point to Possession Point), 9 (Admiralty Inlet), 10 (Seattle/Bremerton), 11 (Tacoma/Vashon) and 12 (Hood Canal).

]]> OLYMPIA - Recreational crab fishing will close for a catch assessment in most areas of Puget Sound at sunset on Labor Day, with summer catch reports due by October 10.

Seven areas of Puget Sound will close to crab fishing Sept. 6, including marine areas 6 (eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca), 8-1 (Deception Pass to East Point), 8-2 (East Point to Possession Point), 9 (Admiralty Inlet), 10 (Seattle/Bremerton), 11 (Tacoma/Vashon) and 12 (Hood Canal).

]]> http://www.africantunafishing.com/most-of-puget-sound-closing-to-crabbing/feed/ Invasive Mussels Still Threaten Utah http://www.africantunafishing.com/invasive-mussels-still-threaten-utah/ http://www.africantunafishing.com/invasive-mussels-still-threaten-utah/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:50:14 +0000 Fishing RSS Feeds- Fishing News - General Fishing News tag:www.fishingrssfeeds.com://661f2ee04f0c39fb651d0c778473c5d7 Even though boaters are putting their boats away for the season, a nasty little invader could still make its way into Utah over Labor Day weekend.

And Lake Mead would be a likely source. Larry Dalton says the number of quagga mussels produced at Lake Mead each year reaches its high point in September and October.

]]> Even though boaters are putting their boats away for the season, a nasty little invader could still make its way into Utah over Labor Day weekend.

And Lake Mead would be a likely source. Larry Dalton says the number of quagga mussels produced at Lake Mead each year reaches its high point in September and October.

]]> http://www.africantunafishing.com/invasive-mussels-still-threaten-utah/feed/ Educating the Public About Hunting, Fishing, Conservation http://www.africantunafishing.com/educating-the-public-about-hunting-fishing-conservation/ http://www.africantunafishing.com/educating-the-public-about-hunting-fishing-conservation/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:49:35 +0000 Fishing RSS Feeds- Fishing News - General Fishing News tag:www.fishingrssfeeds.com://651912598ac799284e1773717484032d SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-For 38 years, National Hunting and Fishing Day has been celebrated from the smallest hometowns to the highest offices in our nation's capital. An official public reminder that conservation in America depends on leadership and funding from hunters and anglers, NHF Day now aims to deliver its message year round through a free and newly updated variety of educational resources.

]]> SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-For 38 years, National Hunting and Fishing Day has been celebrated from the smallest hometowns to the highest offices in our nation's capital. An official public reminder that conservation in America depends on leadership and funding from hunters and anglers, NHF Day now aims to deliver its message year round through a free and newly updated variety of educational resources.

]]> http://www.africantunafishing.com/educating-the-public-about-hunting-fishing-conservation/feed/ Workshops Set for Possible Red Drum Regulation Changes http://www.africantunafishing.com/workshops-set-for-possible-red-drum-regulation-changes/ http://www.africantunafishing.com/workshops-set-for-possible-red-drum-regulation-changes/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:47:00 +0000 Fishing RSS Feeds- Fishing News - General Fishing News tag:www.fishingrssfeeds.com://e6b2e047099a11f16c593496c714b631 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled a series of public workshops this fall to discuss possible fishing regulation changes for red drum (redfish).

The FWC is considering creating regional management areas for red drum and raising the daily bag limit from one fish to two per person in Northeast and Northwest Florida. The Commission is also seeking public comment on possible red drum rule changes for Southeast Florida.

]]> The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled a series of public workshops this fall to discuss possible fishing regulation changes for red drum (redfish).

The FWC is considering creating regional management areas for red drum and raising the daily bag limit from one fish to two per person in Northeast and Northwest Florida. The Commission is also seeking public comment on possible red drum rule changes for Southeast Florida.

]]> http://www.africantunafishing.com/workshops-set-for-possible-red-drum-regulation-changes/feed/ Kansas Lifts Lovewell Reservoir Closure http://www.africantunafishing.com/kansas-lifts-lovewell-reservoir-closure/ http://www.africantunafishing.com/kansas-lifts-lovewell-reservoir-closure/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:46:23 +0000 Fishing RSS Feeds- Fishing News - General Fishing News tag:www.fishingrssfeeds.com://2ff4398b278044bb00277c581220ffb5 MANKATO - On Aug. 26, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Secretary Mike Hayden rescinded all previous orders restricting water use at Lovewell Reservoir. The lake is now open to full recreational activities, including fishing, boating, skiing, personal watercraft use, swimming, and wading.

]]> MANKATO - On Aug. 26, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Secretary Mike Hayden rescinded all previous orders restricting water use at Lovewell Reservoir. The lake is now open to full recreational activities, including fishing, boating, skiing, personal watercraft use, swimming, and wading.

]]> http://www.africantunafishing.com/kansas-lifts-lovewell-reservoir-closure/feed/ Florida Snook Harvest Closure Still in Effect http://www.africantunafishing.com/florida-snook-harvest-closure-still-in-effect/ http://www.africantunafishing.com/florida-snook-harvest-closure-still-in-effect/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:45:54 +0000 Fishing RSS Feeds- Fishing News - General Fishing News tag:www.fishingrssfeeds.com://0a528521920873485878cab4cbece64d The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds anglers that the harvest season for snook in Florida, which usually opens on September 1, will remain closed through September 16. The FWC issued an executive order in January that temporarily closed harvest seasons for snook statewide to protect snook populations affected by prolonged cold weather in Florida earlier this year.

]]> The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds anglers that the harvest season for snook in Florida, which usually opens on September 1, will remain closed through September 16. The FWC issued an executive order in January that temporarily closed harvest seasons for snook statewide to protect snook populations affected by prolonged cold weather in Florida earlier this year.

]]> http://www.africantunafishing.com/florida-snook-harvest-closure-still-in-effect/feed/ Oil Spill Claims Process Transferred to Gulf Coast Claims Facility http://www.africantunafishing.com/oil-spill-claims-process-transferred-to-gulf-coast-claims-facility/ http://www.africantunafishing.com/oil-spill-claims-process-transferred-to-gulf-coast-claims-facility/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:45:24 +0000 Fishing RSS Feeds- Fishing News - General Fishing News tag:www.fishingrssfeeds.com://fa92236d9518b59ac1134c16af300e41 On August 23, oversight of the claims process for businesses affected by the Gulf oil spill was fully transferred from BP to the independent Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF), which is in charge of distributing the $20 billion BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Victim Compensation Fund under administrator Kenneth Feinberg. The GCCF was established in June through an agreement between the Obama Administration and BP officials. All personal and business claims and supporting documentation that were previously filed with the BP Claims Process have been transferred to the GCCF. Claimants must file new forms to the GCCF to receive Emergency Advance Payments or a Final Payment for damages or losses.

]]> On August 23, oversight of the claims process for businesses affected by the Gulf oil spill was fully transferred from BP to the independent Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF), which is in charge of distributing the $20 billion BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Victim Compensation Fund under administrator Kenneth Feinberg. The GCCF was established in June through an agreement between the Obama Administration and BP officials. All personal and business claims and supporting documentation that were previously filed with the BP Claims Process have been transferred to the GCCF. Claimants must file new forms to the GCCF to receive Emergency Advance Payments or a Final Payment for damages or losses.

]]> http://www.africantunafishing.com/oil-spill-claims-process-transferred-to-gulf-coast-claims-facility/feed/ Bass and BBQ at Lake Seminole October 16 http://www.africantunafishing.com/bass-and-bbq-at-lake-seminole-october-16/ http://www.africantunafishing.com/bass-and-bbq-at-lake-seminole-october-16/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:44:02 +0000 Fishing RSS Feeds- Fishing News - General Fishing News tag:www.fishingrssfeeds.com://1d5edcb6612ea942c0837bd1905c2fb5 ATHENS, Ala. - The Southeast's best weekend anglers and some of the nation's top barbecuers will display their skills for the Bainbridge, Georgia community on October 16, 2010.

American Bass Anglers is bringing duel events to Bainbridge, Georgia and Lake Seminole: the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Regional Championship and is the fourth stop in the ABA barbecue cook-off. The bass tournament is the Regional Championship for anglers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia Mississippi and South Carolina. The anglers will begin their day launching out of the Earle May Boat Basin. Weigh in will be on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16 & 17 at 3:00pm each day. The public is invited to this FREE event.

]]> ATHENS, Ala. - The Southeast's best weekend anglers and some of the nation's top barbecuers will display their skills for the Bainbridge, Georgia community on October 16, 2010.

American Bass Anglers is bringing duel events to Bainbridge, Georgia and Lake Seminole: the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Regional Championship and is the fourth stop in the ABA barbecue cook-off. The bass tournament is the Regional Championship for anglers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia Mississippi and South Carolina. The anglers will begin their day launching out of the Earle May Boat Basin. Weigh in will be on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16 & 17 at 3:00pm each day. The public is invited to this FREE event.

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