We hope everyone is gearing up and getting excited for a great 2015 fishing season. Maryland DNR has just posted the official regulations for the 2015 Striped Bass season. CCA worked diligently with DNR and other stakeholders to determine the best way to meet the reduction and ensure that striped bass populations start to recover.
This just in today from DNR:
The Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee (AELR) has approved a two week extension to the commercial oyster season effective March 31, 2015. This emergency regulation action extends the oyster season through Tuesday, April 14, 2015. This action was requested due to heavy icing experienced throughout the Bay over the course of this winter that has resulted in a significant number of commercial oyster harvesters being unable to engage in the fishery. The extension of the season allows these harvesters to make up for lost time.
These regulations amend the season end date from March 31 to April 14 and prohibit the possession of crabs on a vessel engaged in the commercial oyster fishery. The prohibition of crabs on board oyster boats is due to enforcement concerns regarding the use of oyster gear that may interact with crabs. By prohibiting the possession of crabs on board vessels engaged in the oyster fishery, these enforcement concerns are alleviated.
Upcoming Events Baltimore Chapter Small Boat Offshore Seminar Saturday March 28, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EDT Severna Park Community Center CCA Chapter Challenge Skeet Shoot Saturday April 4, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT The fifth annual CCA Maryland Skeet shoot is scheduled for Saturday April 4 at 10 AM. Hosted at the Talbot Rod and Gun Club, 9226 Chapel Road, Easton Talbot Rod and Gun Club Annapolis Chapter Banquet 2015- Celebrating Conservation Thursday April 9, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM EDT Mark your calendars for the Annapolis Chapter Banquet, April 9th at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Merrill Center, located at 6 Herndon Avenue,Annapolis, MD 21403. Come enjoy a night of great food, drinks, oysters, and live music along the banks of the the Chesapeake Bay. Don't forget your checkbooks, we will have a number of great auction items. Chesapeake Bay Foundation FT3 Film Tour Thursday May 7, 2015 at 1:00 PM EDT The original and preeminent exhibition of fly fishing cinema, The F3T is a one of a kind experience. Each year fishy folk of all ages gather at premieres to soak up films from around the world, spin a few yarns amongst friends and dream about future times on the water. Annapolis Maritime Museum Make sure and check out our calendar for all our events.
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