February 6, 2019

Phil Coates Retired Director Of Mass DMF As we descend into the depths of winter, I’m sure many of you are reflecting on last year’s fishing, and wondering what 2019 has in store for us. The inevitable issue of enforcement of marine fisheries statutes and regulations, given the recent extensive ...

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What’s Changed for 2019 with Marine Fisheries Statutes
April 18, 2018

Phil CoatesRetired former director of the state Division of Marine Fisheries Hello My Fishing Cape Cod! As I write this article, it is another lovely spring morning here on the Cape. With active stocking by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, plus warming waters, my son Jeff reported that trout fishing is ...

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The Environmental Affairs Bond Bill | How It Could Affect Striper Poachers