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MEDIA CENTER

Welcome to the online media center for the Hook Association, where you can learn more about our local, regional, and national presence! 

 

in the News

 

April 1, 2012

 

Some say New England herring at risk from trawlers

Associated Press

whole foods poster of Eric Hesse

March 31, 2012

 

Whole Food Market sets its hook

Associated Press

March 16, 2012

 

Meet the Fishermen: Chris Merl

Wicked Local Barnstable

March 16, 2012

 

Faulty data blamed for overfishing cod

Cape Cod Times

November 17, 2011

 

New England fishermen tell lawmakers, don't scrap fishing system

Boston Globe

November 16, 2011

 

State Seeks $21 Million in Relief for Fishing Losses

Cape Cod Times

 

October 30, 2011

 

Proponents defend catch share system

Seacoast Online

October 21, 2011

 

Feds to cover cost of fishery observers

Cape Cod Times

April 17 & 18, 2011

 

Fishermen Adapt to New Rules

New Quota System Gains Support

Cape Cod Times

whole foods poster of Eric Hesse

March 25, 2011

Local hook fishermen sell their cod directly to Whole Foods

Cape Cod Times

March 2, 2011

Keep the Cape Voice- Put Tom Dempsey on the New England Fishery Management Council

Cape Cod Times

 

December 3, 2010

Community Supported Fishery Program Generates Enthusiasm

 

Barnstable Enterprise

December 1, 2010

NMFS finalizes key rule for Atlantic herring fishery

Provincetown Banner

 

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Publications

 

 

Winter 2011 Newsletter

 

  • Progress Report: Fishermen Update State on Sector System
  • John's Note: Membership Program Reimagined
  • On the River with Wellfleet Herring Warden Jeff Hughes
  • CSF Wraps Up
  • Portrait Paves Way to Governor's Office
  • Thank You, Anne!

 

January E-Newsletter

 

  • Local Fishermen Concerned Over Possible Tuna Listing
  • Secretary Denies Emergency Haddock Request
  • Catch Shares on the Table at Monkfish Hearing
  • Upcoming Events
  • Welcome, Missy
  • Hookers Ball Sponsorships Now Available

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Press Releases

September 27, 2010

Herring Boats Exceed Catch in Cape Waters by Nearly 40 Percent

The midwater trawlers fishing for herring in federal waters from Chatham to Provincetown went over their catch limit by almost 40 percent this year, according to NOAA Fishery's Atlantic Herring Weekly Landing Report released last week.

August 24, 2010

Fisheries Trust Celebrates First Million Pound Fishing Season

The Cape Cod Fisheries Trust will commemorate its first full year of operations next week by honoring all those who have supported the program with special gifts.

August 17, 2010

Hookers Ball 10 Sells Out

The Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association celebrated its 10th Anniversary Hookers Ball Saturday night with a sold out crowd.



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