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September 1, 2026
Kingfishes (sea mullet) scoping period begins today
MOREHEAD CITY – The Division of Marine Fisheries’ scoping period for Kingfishes (sea mullet) begins today, providing fishermen and other stakeholders an opportunity to provide input about stock and fishery issues, and share ideas on management strategies for the scheduled 5-year review of the N.C. Kingfishes Fishery Management Plan (FMP).
The public may provide input in writing or at either of two scheduled public meetings. The scoping period will run through Sept. 30.
There are three species of Kingfishes, commonly called sea mullet or whiting, found in North Carolina waters: Southern, Gulf and Northern. All three species are managed collectively under the Kingfishes FMP.
The DMF will consider input gathered during the scoping period throughout the FMP process and determine if management changes should be considered. If changes are identified, the Division will draft an amendment to the FMP. If no changes are identified, the Division may develop an information update that maintains current management.
KINGFISHES SCOPING PERIOD
SEPTEMBER 1-30, 2026
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Written Input
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Submit Comments Online
Submit by Mail to:
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Kingfishes Scoping
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, N.C. 28557
Written comments must be received by 5 p.m. Sept. 30, 2026.
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Scoping Meetings
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Thursday Sept. 3, 2026
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
DMF Central District Office
5285 Highway 70 West
Morehead City, NC 28557
This meeting will also be livestreamed:
Click here to register
A listening location will be available at:
DMF Manteo Field Office
1021 Driftwood Dr.
Manteo, NC 27954
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Thursday Sept. 17, 2026
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Dr. Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
This meeting will be in-person only
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More Information
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Scoping materials can be found on the Kingfishes Scoping Information webpage.
For questions about Kingfishes biology, life history and management please contact:
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Matthew Doster, Morehead City
Matthew.Doster@deq.nc.gov
252-515-5623
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Claire Pelletier, Washington
Claire.Pelletier@deq.nc.gov
252-948-3871
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For More Information
Contact: Patricia Smith
Phone: 252-515-5500
Website: https://www.deq.nc.gov/dmf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCMarineFisheries
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NC_DMF
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NC_DMF
P.O. Box 769, 3441 Arendell St., Morehead City N.C. 28557
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