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Friday, November 09, 2018

Changes to Fishing Regulations

The information provided on this webpage is a summary of regulatory ideas and proposals that are being considered by the department. The purpose of posting this text is to make the public aware of the issues and to elicit public feedback on these ideas. Comments on the ideas presented provide the department with invaluable information and perspectives that may be incorporated into content or editorial changes. We appreciate your time and your commitment to Maryland's natural resources. The graphic within each topic will help you follow the change through the regulatory process. Learn our terminology…Scoping,DevelopmentComment PeriodFinal DecisionEffective.


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BLACK DRUM
BLUE CRAB — Sponge Crab Import
BLUE CRAB - Trotline Clarification
BLUE CRAB - Recreational and Commercial Clarifications - OPEN FOR COMMENT
CLAM — Hard and Soft
CLAM — Harvest in the Chester River
FISH REFUGES - Gumtree Cove - OPEN FOR COMMENT
GEAR - Haul Seines - OPEN FOR COMMENT
GEAR - Sharing Commercial Gear
GEAR - Stinger Hooks
HOOKS, BAIT, STRIPED BASS — May 16 through December 15
LICENSING - Boat Decals - OPEN FOR COMMENT
OYSTERS - Divers and Attendants - OPEN FOR COMMENT
OYSTERS - Gardening
OYSTERS - Recreational Harvest
OYSTERS - Shell Recycling Tax Credit - OPEN FOR COMMENT
PENALTIES - 2017 Changes
PENALTIES - 2018 Changes - OPEN FOR COMMENT
PUBLIC SHELLFISH FISHERY AREAS - #109​ and #110
PUBLIC SHELLFISH FISHERY AREAS - #80​ and #156
REPORTING - Charter Boats
SHARKS - Recreational Fishery
SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE - Housekeeping
SHELLFISH - Delivery of Product
SHELLFISH - Seafood Dealers - OPEN FOR COMMENT
SNAKEHEAD - OPEN FOR COMMENT
STRIPED BASS - Commercial Declaration of Intent - OPEN FOR COMMENT

STRIPED BASS - Commercial Fishery

STRIPED BASS - Recreational Fishery
STRIPED BASS - Housekeeping

STRIPED BASS - Susquehanna River

TROUT
YELLOW PERCH - Commercial

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Government always has to word everything so twisted and confusing for people
It's just not even worth it anymore
Not like it was when we were a kid
Could just grab your gear and just go out and enjoy a day of a little fishing or crabbing
Maryland gestopo aways ruin everything
Alway!!!