May 25, 2026 | Fisheries Managment, Fishing, News, Tarpon
AFANT is advising members and the recreational fishing community that the Northern Territory Government has proceeded with amendments to increase the recreational possession limit for tarpon (Megalops cyprinoides) from five fish per person to 30 fish per person. At...
Apr 29, 2026 | Fisheries Managment, Golden Snapper, Stewardship
Golden Snapper 2026: Territory Needs a Better Recovery Plan, Not Business as Usual AFANT has lodged its submission to the Northern Territory Government’s Golden Snapper Have Your Say consultation. The next step is drafting a recovery plan and it’s a pivotal...
Dec 12, 2025 | Fisheries Managment
On Sunday 7 December, the Northern Territory Government put out a press release announcing new stock assessments for Golden Snapper and Black Jewfish. While updated recreational fishing catch data beyond 2022 was not available, these assessments take into account new...
Sep 8, 2025 | Fisheries Managment, Fishing, News
Click Here to do the 5 minute survey In 2025 Mud Crab management action is required during the spawning season and AFANT are asking rec fishers to have their say to help inform our advice to NT Fisheries. This comes after the Director of Fisheries provided AFANT with...
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