On October 4th, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine formally announced the appointment of life-long angler William E. “Bill” Laine Jr. of Smithfield to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, as well as the reappointment of Kyle Schick. Mr. Laine served as Circuit … Continued
Virginia Marine Resources Commission has approved the following projects for 2008 Recreational Fishing Advisory Board Recommended Projects: A) 2008 Sunshine Children’s Fishing Program. Denny Dobbins, Portsmouth Anglers Club. $7,194. B) 2008 Saxis & Morley’s Wharf Fishing Pier Youth Fishing Tournaments … Continued
The Virginia Recreational Fishing Advisory Board (RFAB) requests public comment on the projects, listed below, which are currently under consideration for funding from the Virginia Saltwater Recreational Fishing Development Fund (saltwater recreational fishing license funds). A public hearing on these … Continued
A recent dailypress.com article sharply criticizes the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, calling for sweeping changes of the organization. The article states: “Step back and face these facts. Treating Virginia’s marine resources as strictly commercial assets, and allowing them to be … Continued
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission will hold a public hearing in Newport News, Va., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, to discuss potential harvest restrictions for blue crab, including shortening the season. The state’s 2006 crab catch was the lowest recorded since … Continued