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Atlantic Sturgeon Safe Handling and Release Guidelines

December 07, 2015

Atlantic sturgeon are protected by federal law due to their endangered status. If you accidentally hook an Atlantic sturgeon, take the following actions to release it with care.

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 If you accidentally hook an Atlantic sturgeon, take the following actions to release it with care. 

Last updated by Office of Sustainable Fisheries on 03/04/2022