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Council Recommends 2021 Recreational Measures for Gulf of Maine Cod/Haddock for GARFO’s Consideration

Whiting: Council Approves Small-Mesh Multispecies Specifications for Fishing Years 2021-2023

Council Votes to Submit Groundfish Framework 61 to GARFO; Action Includes Universal Sector Exemption for Redfish

Scallops: Council Signs Off on Framework 33 with Fishing Year 2021 Allocations and 2022 Defaults

Skates: Council Sends Out Amendment 5 for Extra Scoping; Seeks Input on More Options to Manage Wing, Bait Fisheries

Groundfish: Council Approves Most of Framework 61 but Final Vote on Redfish Universal Sector Exemption Slated for January

Atlantic Herring: Council Adopts 2021-2023 Specifications; Adjusts Herring Measures to Facilitate Mackerel Harvest

Council Operations: Current Status of Office, Staff, Mail, and Meetings

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April 2021

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Apr. 13 — Apr. 15, 2021

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3 Meeting Outlook — April 2021 through September 2021

Upcoming Events

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Mar. 4, 2021 Skate Plan Development Team Webinar

Mar. 9, 2021 Joint Habitat Advisory Panel and Committee Webinar

Mar. 17, 2021 Skate Advisory Panel Webinar

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