NOAA Fisheries is accepting public comments on a proposal from the S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources that could affect recreational red snapper fishing off South Carolina.
The public comment period is open through Aug. 25, 2026.
Whether you work directly in the fishing industry or simply have an interest in the issue, this is an opportunity to learn more about the proposal and share your perspective with federal fisheries managers.
What is being proposed?
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has applied to NOAA Fisheries for an Exempted Fishing Permit, or EFP, to test a new approach to collecting recreational red snapper data…