


Read about this week's enforcement actions from around the country.
A Special Agent issued written warnings to two halibut subsistence anglers. The Alaska Wildlife Troopers made contact with the Anglers near Prince of Wales Island and reported the anglers used almost double the number of hooks authorized by federal regulations.
An Enforcement Officer in Guam, conducted at sea patrols alongside JEA partners from Guam’s Customs MITF Officers and their Director. Officers patrolled the northern, eastern and western coast of Guam to include Guam’s 3-mile buoy marker. Officers made contact with one private recreational boat with three persons on board and one fisherman, fishing along the eastern cliff line. No violations were observed.
An Enforcement Officer along with JEA partners from the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources conducted land patrols to include the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary. After departing the Sanctuary, the officers proceeded to patrol the eastern and northern sections of the island. No violations were observed.
An Enforcement Officer conducted two separate PSMA dockside operations with JEA partners from the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources. The officers also boarded and investigated a Samoa-flagged longline fishing vessel while in port. Officers reviewed/investigated the captain's log, fishing permits, VMS, and the fish/bait hold. No violations were discovered.