The Excerpt How an unlikely alliance saved the U.S. fishing industry
Nov 7, 2025
Join commercial fisherman Buddy Guindon from the Texas Gulf Coast and charter fisherman Scott Hickman as they reveal how an unexpected alliance transformed America's struggling fishing industry. They discuss the shift from dangerous derby systems to beneficial catch shares and how new technologies improve accountability and fish traceability. They also tackle the ongoing challenges of recreational fishing and concerns over imported seafood safety, highlighting the bipartisan potential for sustainable fisheries management.
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Derby Fishery Days Were Brutal
- Buddy describes the old
Catch Shares Shift Control To Fishermen
- Individual catch shares gave fishermen control over when to fish instead of the government setting tight seasons.
Make Monitoring A Condition Of Reform
- Agree on transparent monitoring rules if you adopt catch shares to ensure everyone plays fair.
