Fishing seasons and bag limits have been highly restricted in the past to better manage the fishery’s numbers. Red snapper are one of the most popular and, at times, controversial fish species in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Red snapper have faced management challenges in recent decades, one of them being capturing accurate fisheries data. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is still running harvest calculations and will be using iSnapper data to conduct a comparative analysis of their own creel surveys, Topping said. “Using the app is an easy way for anglers to get directly involved in citizen science efforts that support better management and access to this fishery.” “Your trip can help give the state a more accurate view of how many fish are being harvested,” said HRI Research Specialist Tara Topping, project lead for iSnapper. The app, created by the Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, helps capture the most accurate harvest numbers possible. By reporting their red snapper catch, anglers can provide valuable data to scientists which can help ensure the long-term sustainability of this prized Gulf of Mexico fishery. ![]() CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Anglers are encouraged to download the iSnapper app ahead of the 2022 red snapper season opening in federal waters on June 1.
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