RE: FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS – ATLANTIC OCEAN Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at 12:01 A.M., Saturday, March 1, 2008, the following restrictions shall apply to the commercial flounder fishery: I. HARVEST LIMITS During the period beginning at 12:01 A.M., Saturday, March 1, 2008 and […]
THE MFC ADVISOR Marine Fisheries Commission Business Meeting Carolina Beach, North Carolina January 24-25, 2008 The Marine Fisheries Commission and the Division of Marine Fisheries continue to look for ways to keep committee advisors and the public informed about commission activities. It is our intent to publish the MFC Advisor after each business […]
FLOUNDER SIZE LIMIT INCREASES MOREHEAD CITY – The size limit for recreationally caught flounder will increase to 15.5 inches in many coastal waters of the state beginning March 1. The new size limit applies to flounder caught in the ocean and eastern sounds, from the Virginia state line to Browns Inlet. Specific lines […]
STRIPED BASS SEASON – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS INTERNAL COASTAL WATERS OF CRAVEN, BEAUFORT, AND PAMLICO COUNTIES, PUNGO RIVER, WEST BAY, AND PAMLICO SOUND Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at 8:00 A.M., Monday, March 3, 2008, the striped bass season WILL OPEN in the areas described below for […]
FLOUNDER – RECREATIONAL PURPOSE Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at 12:01 A.M., Saturday, March 1, 2008, the following restrictions will apply to the taking of flounder for recreational purposes: I. MINIMUM SIZE LIMITS AND AREAS It is unlawful to possess flounder less than 15 ½ inches […]
SHELLFISH POLLUTED AREA Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, upon the recommendation of Leah Devlin, D.D.S., M.P.H., State Health Director, Department of Health and Human Services, hereby announces that the following changes in shellfish harvesting areas will take effect at sunrise, Wednesday, February 27, 2008. All those waters in Brunswick and […]
South Atlantic Update The Winter 2008 issue of the South Atlantic Update newsletter from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council available online at www.safmc.net. This issue includes: · A Summary of Recent Public Scoping Meetings · 2008 Overview of Current Management Issues (special section) · Update on the Limited Access Privilege Program Exploratory Workgroup […]
SHELLFISH POLLUTED AREA Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, upon the recommendation of Leah Devlin, D.D.S., M.P.H., State Health Director, Department of Health and Human Services, hereby announces that the following shellfish area temporary closure will take effect immediately: No person shall take or attempt to take any oysters, clams or […]
2008 MECHANICAL OYSTER SEASON CLOSURE Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at sunset, Friday, February 29, 2008, the following changes in mechanical harvest of oysters will occur: I. SEASON CLOSURE The season for the harvest of oysters taken by mechanical methods shall close effective at sunset, Friday, […]
Eligibility Board for a N.C. Standard Commercial Fishing License MOREHEAD CITY – The Eligibility Board for a N.C. Standard Commercial Fishing License will meet at 10 a.m. March 19 in the upstairs conference room at the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Headquarters, 3441 Arendell St., Morehead City. Applicants under consideration at this meeting have […]
