The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife announced last week that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Management Board has approved Draft Amendment 7 for public comment, and a virtual hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 14. The amendment was initiated to update the management program to better align with current fishery needs and priorities.

According to Fish and Wildlife, “The board intends for the amendment to build upon Addendum VI to Amendment 6 to end…