Meeting Agenda & Briefing Materials

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will host a Best Fishing Practices Outreach Evaluation Workshop (Workshop) on February 20 (9am-5pm) and 21, 2025 (9am 12:30pm).

Thursday, February 20th, 2025

9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Welcome and Participant Introductions

1. Workshop Introduction
   1. Best Fishing Practices Evaluation Workshop Overview Presentation (Attachment 1a)
   2. Current South Atlantic Council Outreach Efforts Presentation (Attachment 1b)
2. Social Norms in Environmental Conservations
   1. Introduction to Social Norms and Angler Behavior Presentation (Attachment 2a)
   2. Social Norms and Conservation Case Studies Presentation (Attachment 2b)

Breakout Groups:Group Assignments

Report Out and Recommendations

Lunch 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm

3. Research and Evaluation: Presentations
   1. Reeling in Insights and Data – Collaborating with Fishermen Through SAFMC Release Presentation (Attachment 3a)
   2. Southeast Florida and South Carolina Anglers’ Release Practices and Their Attitudes Toward Descending Devices Presentation (Attachment 3b)
   3. Return ‘Em Right: Measuring Behavior Change through Angler Surveys Presentation (Attachment 3c)

Breakout Groups

Report Out and Recommendations

Friday, February 21st, 2025

9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

Day One Recap and Day Two Goals

4. Science and Management: Presentations
   1. Best Fishing Practices, Management and Stock Assessments Presentation (Attachment 4a)
   2. Incorporating Descending Devise Use in Recreational Discard Mortality Rates in Pacific Groundfish Presentation (Attachment 4b)

Breakout Groups

Report Out and Recommendations

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Other Business

Public Comment

Adjourn