Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
VIMS Department/Program
Marine Advisory Program (MAP)
Publication Date
5-2024
Series
VIMS Marine Resource Report No. 2024-2
Abstract
Through 2023, the Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program (VGFTP) has maintained a 28-year database of records for tagged and recaptured fish. The program is a cooperative project of the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament (VSFT) under the Virginia Marine Resources Commission-(VMRC) and the Virginia InsƟtute of Marine Science (VIMS) of William & Mary (under the VIMS Marine Advisory Program).
The main goal of the program is to train and maintain an experienced group of anglers who volunteer their Ɵme to properly tag and release fishes. Data on tagged and recaptured fish are summarized in annual re- ports and are accessible on VIMS website: http://www.vims.edu/vgftp/. Time series data are organized and provided when requested by anglers, angling groups, researchers, and fishery managers.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.25773/54zf-j191
Recommended Citation
Musick, S., & Gillingham, L. (2024) Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program: 2023 Annual Report. VIMS Marine Resource Report No. 2024-2. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. https://doi.org/10.25773/54zf-j191
