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Return ‘Em Right Best Release Practices Manual for Recreational Anglers Now Available

Press Release Return 'Em Right Press ReleaseDecember 13, 2023

Gainesville, Fla. (December 14, 2023) – The Return ‘Em Right Best Release Practices Manual, developed in collaboration with private anglers, captains, scientists and fisheries managers, will help anglers improve the survival of reef fish that are caught and released. Each year, millions of reef fish are caught and released, and many die from the impacts...

Fact or Fiction: Dispelling Myths About Barotrauma, Venting & Descending

Texas Saltwater Fishing MagazineSeptember 1, 2023

Originally featured in Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine September 2023 issue by Nick Haddad Return ‘Em Right Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager New regulations for venting and descending reef fish have sparked conversation and controversy across the Gulf of Mexico. From Facebook fishing groups to online forums and on-the-water fodder, everyone seems to be...

To Use Or Not To Use: A Guide to Venting & Descending Reef Fish

Texas Saltwater Fishing MagazineMay 1, 2023

Originally featured in Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine May 2023 issue by Nick Haddad Return ‘Em Right Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager Required Gear: Don’t Let the Law Ruin Your Day If you are an avid offshore angler, you’ve likely been hearing a lot about venting and descending requirements lately. Last year, the DESCEND Act became effective for...

Bottom Fishing Now Requires Fish Descending Device Or Venting Tool

Great Days OutdoorsApril 13, 2023

by Frank Sargeant | Apr 13, 2023 Published in Great Days Outdoors May 2023 issue Reef species are so popular on the table that the last thing most of us want to think about is releasing them after the catch. But with tight harvest rules on most species these days, catch and release is a part of nearly...

Protect the Blue, Chapter 3 – Rescue, Release, Repeat: Marathon

Salt Water SportsmanMarch 22, 2023

Fishing reefs and wrecks in Marathon and the Florida Keys is as common as the postcard sunsets. But bottom fishing can bring with it an all-too-common sight: a deep water fish floating away after being released. It’s called barotrauma, where the fish’s body cavity expands and distorts, leaving them helpless at the surface. Initiatives are...

Return ‘Em Right to Tackle Barotrauma in Reef Fish

IGFANovember 29, 2022

Originally featured on The International Game Fish Association website on 11/25/22 by Nick Haddad Return ‘Em Right Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager IGFA All-Tackle Length Records The IGFA established the All-Tackle Length World Record program in 2010 as a conservation-based category that mandates fish be released. With a recent split of the All-Tackle Length records into...

Return ‘Em Right to Tackle Barotrauma in Reef Fish

Texas Saltwater Fishing MagazineMay 16, 2022

Originally featured in Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine June 2022 issue by Nick Haddad Return ‘Em Right Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager Barotrauma: What Makes Fish Float Many anglers have experienced the unpleasant sight of a big snapper or grouper floating off after release. We have all seen it before, turned our heads and attempted to...

The Outdoor Show with Info from Nick Haddad

Louisiana Great Outdoors Podcast with Don DubucMay 8, 2022

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Featuring Captain Dylan Hubbard and special guest Emily Muelstien from the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council

Reel Animals Radio ShowOctober 16, 2021

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Gulf Reef Fish Anglers: Sign up for Program, Free Descender Kit

Florida Sportsman MagazineAugust 3, 2021

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