NOAA recently hosted two habitat workshops in the Chesapeake Bay region. They discussed fish habitat issues and priorities with representatives from recreational angling organizations. This was a prime opportunity for the recreational community to provide their input into current and … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued season limits for the 2019-2020 oyster harvesting season. Effective immediately, the 2019-20 season will begin October 1, 2019 with no commercial harvesting on Wednesdays, and temporary closures to wild harvesting in … Continued
The Manokin River has been approved as the 10th Chesapeake Bay tributary for large-scale oyster reef restoration, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement calls for the restoration of the native oyster population … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been approved to invest more than $3 million in oyster recovery and restoration activities in Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, following unanimous support from the Board of Public Works. The board, consisting … Continued
The 2018-2019 Maryland public oyster harvest season will open Oct. 1 and run through March 31, 2019, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). During the first month of the season, oyster harvesting is limited to watermen using … Continued