If you use longline gear to fish for tunas, you must also have swordfish and shark limited access permits. If you are applying for a commercial permit, note that your state may require a permit for sale of fish. Contact your state fisheries agency for further information.
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Is there a description of a General category permit?If a relative or friend is on my vessel and he/she has a permit, do I need a permit in this situation?Do I need any other permits in addition to a tuna permit?If I witness a violation of NMFS regulations, how do I report it?If I want to fish for Atlantic tunas, do I need a permit? Which species and what areas are covered?What if my address has changed?What do I get when I pay for my permit?Does my permit need to be on board when I am fishing?Do I need a recreational permit to fish for or land tunas, sharks, swordfish, and/or billfish?I currently possess a valid Atlantic tunas General category permit. Am I allowed to fish in recreationally tournaments for HMS with this permit?May I fish for Atlantic tunas without a vessel (e.g., from an oil rig or from shore)?Is there a description of an HMS Charter/Headboat category permit?How do I print my permit?Can I change my permit category?Is there a description of an HMS Angling category permit?May I sell my tunas if I have an HMS Angling category permit?