NOAA Fisheries Reminds Reef Fish Fishermen of DESCEND Act Requirements and Announces a Final Rule to Clarify Descending Device and Venting Tool Definitions for Reef Fish Fishing
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Reminder! Venting tools or descending devices required for all fishermen targeting reef fish in federal Gulf waters beginning January 13, 2022 in accordance with the DESCEND Act. - L'Observateur
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NOAA Fisheries Reminds Reef Fish Fishermen of DESCEND Act Requirements and Announces a Final Rule to Clarify Descending Device and Venting Tool Definitions for Reef Fish Fishing
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To Use or Not to Use: A Guide to Venting & Descending Reef Fish - Florida Sea Grant
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Gulf Reef Fish Anglers: Help Reef Fish Survive Release with Free Gear
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Alabama's red snapper season opens May 27 - Yellowhammer News
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NOAA Fisheries Reminds Reef Fish Fishermen of DESCEND Act Requirements and Announces a Final Rule to Clarify Descending Device and Venting Tool Definitions for Reef Fish Fishing