Did you know you need a commercial fishing license to fish in Georgia? If you’re unfamiliar with the region, this requirement for a commercial license might appear to be an insurmountable obstacle to entry. However, the requirement for a commercial fishing license in Georgia serves two purposes: it safeguards the state’s natural resources and ensures…
Are you thinking about making a drastic career change? Maybe you are tired of the 9 to 5 rat race and staring at four walls all day long? Have you been considering turning your passion for fishing into a full-on profession? If so, you may find that angling commercially can be quite lucrative. Of course,…
When you think of commercial fishing, Pennsylvania might not be the first state that comes to mind. On the other hand, commercial and industrial fishing are both thriving in the Keystone State. When you crunch the numbers, you’ll see that it all adds up. Pennsylvania’s 470,000 lakefront acres on Erie are home to excellent fishing….
On the east coast, commercial fishing is an industry with a sizable amount of history. In fact, going back to the earliest origins of the United States, commercial fishermen have worked this area to earn a livelihood. Commercial and industrial fishing in Maryland, in particular, is a trade that goes back more than a century,…
The fishing industry plays an important role in the world economy in general and the United States in particular. As with every other industry that brings money to the country, the government makes sure to regulate and ensure a healthy level of competition and a safe environment for commercial fishermen. Occasional pieces of paperwork will,…
It is not simple to manage a commercial fishing business. You can end up buried under a sea of paperwork instead of navigating the water yourself with your crew. As a business owner, you may as well be tasked with lots of responsibilities. A crew to look after, a payroll to manage, equipment to be in…
Although Pennsylvania is one of the states in America that doesn’t have any access to the coastline, it does have access to Lake Erie and plenty of rivers, like the Susquehanna or the Ohio river. Such is so, a recent research concluded that anglers and hunters contribute to the state economy with 1.5 billion dollars…
Historically, Georgia’s marine ecosystem and coastal production have backed up commercial fisheries, with the blue crabs as the most trapped species. Fishermen have, however, also harvested a high number of fish and shellfish species and compose a vital part of the state economy. Nevertheless, the constant regulations have devastated the industry, by raising the operating…
The United States economy relies on commercial fishing to a considerable degree. Generating more than $255 billion in annual sales, commercial and industrial fishing also creates more than one million jobs every year. With so much money and opportunity available, it is not surprising that year after year more individuals try their hands at commercial…
The market can be hard to predict. In the world of commercial fishing, the demand worldwide for seafood is always there, but much like the tides, revenues can rise and fall. While recent years have presented economic challenges and opportunities related to the pandemic, our emergence from the long shadow of COVID-19 may mean big…