After reopening the private angler red snapper season because the state’s federal quota of red snapper had not been met, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said this week, thanks to the reopening, the quota of 591,185 pounds was reached and the season has officially ended.
“We were pleased to be able to reopen the season and provide anglers with additional opportunities to harvest red snapper this fall,” said Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship. “I am excited about the possibility of an increase in Alabama’s 2024 federal quota.
“We will continue working to ens...
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