No, only permitted vessels may fish for Atlantic bluefin, bigeye, albacore, yellowfin, and skipjack tunas in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. If one of these species is caught incidentally during fishing activities from shore or from an oil rig, it must be released immediately.
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What do I get when I pay for my permit?What if my address has changed?May I sell my tunas if I have an HMS Angling category permit?How do I print my permit?Is there a description of a General category permit?May I fish for Atlantic tunas without a vessel (e.g., from an oil rig or from shore)?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?If I witness a violation of NMFS regulations, how do I report it?If a relative or friend is on my vessel and he/she has a permit, do I need a permit in this situation?I currently possess a valid Atlantic tunas General category permit. Am I allowed to fish in recreationally tournaments for HMS with this permit?If I want to fish for Atlantic tunas, do I need a permit? Which species and what areas are covered?Is there a description of an HMS Charter/Headboat category permit?Is there a description of an HMS Angling category permit?Do I need any other permits in addition to a tuna permit?Can I change my permit category?