Volunteer Tagger Application

Submitted by jbissette1 on

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Volunteer Tagger Program currently tags Spotted Seatrout, Southern Flounder, Cobia, and bull Red Drum. Tagging occurs throughout the year in both inshore and offshore coastal waters. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer tagger, please complete and submit the below application. After submitting your application, you will be added to an e-mail list and will receive updates on the Tagging Program along with notifications about training opportunities.  

All applicants must complete an in-person, hands-on training before becoming an eligible volunteer tagger and receiving your tagging kit. We hold trainings twice a year during the spring and fall, and trainings last about 3 hours. Division staff give a brief overview of the Tagging Program, discuss tagging procedures and how to record data, and demonstrate proper handling and tagging techniques with real fish specimens.

For questions about the North Carolina Tagging Program or volunteer tagging opportunities, please contact the Tagging Biologist, Ami Staples, at 252-948-3913 or Ami.Staples@ncdenr.gov.

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Commercial Fishing Experience

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Recreational Fishing Experience

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