Feb. 2025 Best Fishing Practices Outreach Evaluation Workshop
Date/Time:
February 20, 2025 - February 21, 2025
Location:
Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston, Airport, 3020 W Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29418
Meeting Agenda & Briefing Materials
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will host a Best Fishing Practices Outreach Evaluation Workshop (Workshop) on February 20 (9am-5pm) and 21, 2025 (9am 12:30pm).
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Welcome and Participant Introductions
- Workshop Introduction
- Best Fishing Practices Evaluation Workshop Overview Presentation (Attachment 1a)
- Current South Atlantic Council Outreach Efforts Presentation (Attachment 1b)
- Social Norms in Environmental Conservations
- Introduction to Social Norms and Angler Behavior Presentation (Attachment 2a)
- Social Norms and Conservation Case Studies Presentation (Attachment 2b)
Breakout Groups: Group Assignments
Report Out and Recommendations
Lunch 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm
- Research and Evaluation: Presentations
- Reeling in Insights and Data – Collaborating with Fishermen Through SAFMC Release Presentation (Attachment 3a)
- Southeast Florida and South Carolina Anglers’ Release Practices and Their Attitudes Toward Descending Devices Presentation (Attachment 3b)
- Return ‘Em Right: Measuring Behavior Change through Angler Surveys Presentation (Attachment 3c)
Breakout Groups
Report Out and Recommendations
Friday, February 21st, 2025
9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Day One Recap and Day Two Goals
- Science and Management: Presentations
- Best Fishing Practices, Management and Stock Assessments Presentation (Attachment 4a)
- Incorporating Descending Devise Use in Recreational Discard Mortality Rates in Pacific Groundfish Presentation (Attachment 4b)
Breakout Groups
Report Out and Recommendations
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
Other Business
Public Comment
Adjourn