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After hearing a summary of public comments received, the Gulf Council took final action on a Framework Action that considers opening the federal for-hire red snapper season earlier in the year. The Council selected to open the federal for-hire red snapper season on the Friday before Memorial Day each year. The duration of the for-hire season has doubled since the implementation of the June 1 season opener in 2015. Fishermen have indicated that opening the season early is preferred over extending the season into the fall, which is typically a lower demand time of year for for-hire fishing.
This Framework will be transmitted to the secretary of Commerce for consideration and implementation as soon as practicable.
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