Oyster Management Station and Zone Opening

Press Release

November 30, 2016

Contact: Marine Resources, 251-861-2882

Oyster Management Station and Zone Opening

Pursuant to Section 9-12-28, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.02, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division announces that the following Oyster Management Zones will be opened to the harvest of Oysters:

Harvest Zone(s) Open:
All of Zone C (including Cedar Point East, Buoy Reef and King’s Bayou) south of line of Latitude 30° 22.728N, in addition to Zone E (Heron Bay) and All of Zone F (including Cedar Point West)

Date/Time Open:
Thursday, December 1, 2016 / 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sack Limit:
6 sacks per person/vessel per day regardless of how many licensed harvesters aboard

Gear Restrictions:
Tong Only

Draft Restrictions:
Vessel May Not Contact Reef Bottoms

Management Station Location:
Cedar Point Cutoff – Across from Jemison’s Bait Shop

Management Station Hours:
8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday

Management Station Contact:
Oyster Management Station (251-331-1190), Dauphin Island Marine Resources Office (251-861-2882)

 

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com.