The Guide Post

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A community hub where anglers, fishing guides, scientists, and policymakers connect to discuss fisheries, their history, their futures, and the importance of effective management. Produced by the American Saltwater Guides Association. Presented by Costa Sunglasses.

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Episodes

EP004: Connecticut Public Hearing | Guide To Effective Commentary |

In this episode of the Guide Post, ASGA President Capt. John McMurray, Executive Director Willy Goldsmith, Ph.D. and Policy Director Tony Friedrich react to another week of public hearings and discuss how to effectively contribute in the meeting setting. The crew addresses the recent surge of menhaden commentary at striper meetings and how, with one more meeting hanging in the balance, the ASMFC is currently facing an overwhelmingly one-sided public push that can't be ignored. This podcast is pr...

Mar 25, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4

EP003: Massachusetts Public Hearing | Licenses, Moratoriums & Tony's Favorite Colors |

In this episode of the Guide Post, ASGA Executive Director Willy Goldsmith, Ph.D. and Policy Director Tony Friedrich give their rapid reaction to the lengthy Massachusetts Striped Bass Public Hearing that took place tonight (3/18). The duo discusses hot button topics that came up during the public comment window, including increased license fees, a proposed moratorium and the need to keep this PID process hyperfocused on the major talking points that can drive positive change. This podcast is pr...

Mar 19, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3

EP002: Striped Bass Hearing Check-In | Capt. McMurray & Capt. Shaefer |

In the second episode of the Guide Post, ASGA President Capt. John McMurray and Maine Board Member Capt. Kyle Shaefer stop to talk about striper fishing in their backyards, the businesses they've built on these fisheries and the first week of public hearings now in the books. The team discusses the upcoming hearing schedule and how there is still time for you to get involved before the April 9th comment submission deadlin.e This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses. Follow ASGA on Social to ...

Mar 11, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

EP001: Striped Bass PID Breakdown

EP 01: Striped Bass Public Information Document Breakdown In the inaugural episode of the Guide Post, American Saltwater Guides Association Executive Director Willy Goldsmith, Ph.D. and VP & Policy Director Tony Friedrich sit down to discuss the current landscape of striped bass management under the ASMFC, primarily focusing on the Public Information Document (PID) that is currently circulating at the regulatory and community level. With the first wave of public comment opportunities on the ...

Mar 02, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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