ASA's Southeast Fisheries Policy Director, Martha Guyas, talks with host Mike Leonard about red snapper management in the Gulf and South Atlantic. Guyas explains the why there is frustration and mistrust between anglers and managers, particularly the federal government. At the same time, Guyas offers a glimmer of hope highlighting the record abundance and potential for better recreational access and management in the future.
To learn more about red snapper and the access challenges anglers face, visit Keep America Fishing.
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