Do You Need A Special License To Fish Bluefin Tuna in the USA
Vessels must have a valid HMS Angling or HMS Charterboat/Headboat permit to fish for Atlantic bluefin tuna. The permit covers everyone fishing on that vessel. Tournament vessels may instead fish for bluefin with an Atlantic Tunas General category permit. Do you need a special license to catch bluefin tuna? A:Yes, owners/operators of vessels fishing commercially…
