Fishing and Boating Services is scoping possible regulatory changes on the following topics, feedback is needed by May 14, 2023.
- OYSTERS – Partial Declassification of Public Shellfish Fishery Area 156
- SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE– Pilot Programs
- SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE AND WILD OYSTERS – Bulk Tagging
- SPECIES IN NEED OF CONSERVATION – Longnose Gar
- STRIPED BASS – Elimination of Commercial Chesapeake Bay Common Pool Fishery
- SUBMERGED AQUATIC VEGETATION PROTECTION ZONES – Update to SAV Protection Zones
During the scoping process, the department gathers suggestions and ideas from stakeholders and others about how to solve a fishery problem or address a need.
The goal of scoping is to identify issues, potential impacts, and reasonable alternatives associated with the issues so that management actions can be developed.
Please visit our Changes to Fishing Regulations page for more information about what the department is considering and how to submit comments.
All comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. on May 14, 2023.
