Regional Meetings: Crab Pot Line Regulations

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Regional Meetings Regarding Crab Pot Line Regulations 


The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is working to update the crab pot line regulations in COMAR 08.02.03.07.  

The department will hold four regional meetings to solicit focused feedback as we work to simplify and improve the accuracy and effectiveness of crab pot line regulations. 


Regional meetings will be held on the following dates:

Upper Bay (Areas above Bay Bridge, both Eastern and Western Shore)
February 23, 2022 from 3 - 5 p.m.
Online Meeting
https://meet.google.com/hwr-waoi-pnm or dial in at 402-645-1096‬ (PIN: ‪246 394 628‬#)

Lower Eastern Shore:
March 16, 2022 3 - 5 p.m.
Meeting details will be provided at a later date. 

Lower Western Shore
March 23, 2022  3 - 5 p.m.
Meeting details will be provided at a later date.

Coastal Commercial Fisheries Forum:
April 1, 2022 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines
11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD 21811


If you are unable to attend any of the virtual meetings and would like to receive meeting materials or provide feedback, please contact Genine McClair

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