Non-quota Management Approved for the First Time The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Management Board (ASMFC) approved Maryland’s request to extend the 2008 and 2009 recreational striped bass seasons. The decision also approved an alternative non-quota based management … Continued
Recognizing the challenges facing Maryland’s commercial fishing industry and the Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population, earlier this year Governor Martin O’Malley worked with members of the General Assembly to secure $3 million in capital funding for projects to help mitigate … Continued
The following message from VMRC should be of interest to anyone that is in favor of restoring the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We’re looking to form a flotilla one morning next month for an hour. The Elizabeth River Project will hold … Continued
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Welcomes Public Comments through Aug. 20 on Proposal The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites public comments on the recently proposed 2008-2009 late waterfowl hunting seasons. “We are pleased to offer a variety of waterfowl … Continued
Virginia’s Biggest In-Water Boat Show Returns to Downtown Norfolk Waterfront September 12 – 14, 2008 NORFOLK, Va. – May 14, 2008 – The 4th annual Virginia In-Water Boat Expo and SAILFEST returns to the Downtown Norfolk waterfront, September 12-14, 2008. … Continued