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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is hosting a second public workshop called the Recreational Initiative Public Engagement Workshop. This event will be held online as a webinar on January 16, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST. During the meeting, there will be a presentation on the initiative's purpose, a discussion of past results, and an opportunity for public comments. Interested participants can register and find more details on the Gulf Council's website.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a public meeting on March 18, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, to discuss the Ad Hoc Red Snapper Grouper/Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Programs. During this meeting, topics such as IFQ Permit Requirements and Distribution Issues will be reviewed, along with active participation in these programs. The meeting is open for public comment and can be attended in person or via webinar. Special accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a one-day public meeting of the Reef Fish Advisory Panel on March 17, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., EDT. This in-person meeting will be held at the Gulf Council office in Tampa, Florida. During the meeting, discussions will focus on various fish stock assessments and management measures, including deep-water groupers, shallow-water groupers, and species like Mutton Snapper and Yellowtail Snapper. The meeting will also cover headboat data collection and will allow for public comments. Those interested can participate in person or via webinar, with registration available on the Gulf Council's website.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding its third Recreational Initiative Working Group meeting in Tampa, Florida, on February 19-20, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss innovative management strategies for reef species and develop recommendations on action items and goals. The meeting will include breakout sessions to evaluate management strategies, tasks for consensus recommendations, and discussions on improving engagement with the recreational community. The full agenda and webinar registration details are provided on the Gulf Council's website. Special accommodations are available upon request.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting via webinar on March 9, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., EST. This meeting will involve the Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC) alongside the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission's Law Enforcement Committee (LEC). Key topics include updates on recreational red snapper enforcement, the Southeast For-hire Electronic Reporting Program, Cobia management, and illegal fishing charters. The public can attend by registering through the Gulf Council's website.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a one-day meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel on March 23, 2021. This meeting will be held online as a webinar, and those interested can register through the Council's website. The agenda includes updates on shrimp fishing efforts and landings, discussions about aquaculture opportunities, and consideration of research projects to improve bycatch estimates in the shrimp industry. The meeting will also include public testimony and discussions on other business topics, such as the recruitment timeline for the Shrimp Advisory Panel.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council are holding a joint meeting from February 25-27, 2025, at the Gulf Council office in Tampa, Florida. During this meeting, their Standing Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs) will discuss various fish stock assessments, including those for Mutton Snapper and Yellowtail Snapper, as well as other fishery management topics like catch limits and fishing practices. Public comments will be accepted at the end of each day. The meeting is accessible to people with disabilities and will also be available via webinar.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a virtual meeting for its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC) on January 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. The meeting will cover topics such as the review of Federal Charter Vessel ID Marking Requirements and the 20-Fathom Recreational Seasonal Closure for shallow-water grouper, as well as discussions on nominations for Officer/Team of the Year. The meeting is open to the public and will be held online, with details available on www.gulfcouncil.org.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a one-day meeting via webinar for its Reef Fish Advisory Panel on February 24, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST. The panel will review and discuss various topics, including recommendations for fishery management concerning species like Yellowtail Snapper and Greater Amberjack, as well as Red Grouper allocations and fish catch limits. The meeting will also cover topics such as modifications to Vermilion Snapper recreational bag limits and the use of Commercial Electronic Logbooks. Interested parties can register for the meeting through the council's website.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting online to discuss their Recreational Initiative. This meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST, will include a presentation on the initiative, outcomes from a previous working group meeting, and opportunities for public comment. Participants can register and access the webinar through the Council's website. The meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities, and special accommodations can be arranged in advance.