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STRIPED BASS SEASON - BEACH SEINES: ATLANTIC OCEAN
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Posted by Dawg on Saturday, January 05, 2008 @ 09:36:48 EST (57 reads)
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STRIPED BASS SEASON - BEACH SEINES: ATLANTIC OCEAN
Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at 6:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 8, 2008, the season for the harvest of striped bass with beach seines in the Atlantic Ocean waters of North Carolina SHALL OPEN. The following restrictions shall apply:
I. SIZE LIMIT
No person may possess, transport, buy, sell or offer for sale striped bass less than 28 inches total length taken from the Atlantic Ocean.
II. HARVEST RESTRICTIONS
A. No ocean beach seine operation, regardless of the number of persons or vessels involved, may sell or possess more than 50 striped bass per harvest day.
B. Harvest will be allowed on the following Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 8, 9, and 10, unless closed earlier by proclamation when the harvest quota is reached.
C. For the purpose of this proclamation, a beach seine is defined as a net set vertically in the water and pulled by hand or power to the shore to capture fish. A beach seine consists of warp lines, wings and a bunt.
D. Beach seines are required to be deployed only from vessels that are launched from the ocean beach where the operation is fishing. One end of the beach seine must be attached to shore at all times during the operation.
E. Beach seine operations are limited to seines of no more than 500 yards in length (excluding warp lines) when constructed of monofilament webbing (one net or in any combination of nets). Warp lines shall be no more than 1000 yards in length.
F. A net unattended or remaining in the water for more than two hours duration will be considered a gill net, not a beach seine.
III. LANDING RESTRICTIONS
Striped bass harvested in this fishery may be sold only to and purchased by a dealer possessing a 2007/2008
STRIPED BASS DEALER PERMIT validated for the Atlantic Ocean.
IV. DEALER PERMITS
A. No finfish dealer may possess, buy, sell or offer for sale striped bass taken from the Atlantic Ocean without first obtaining a 2007/2008 STRIPED BASS DEALER PERMIT validated for the Atlantic Ocean from the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. Dealers must abide by all conditions of the STRIPED BASS DEALER PERMIT and the general permit conditions found in 15A NCAC 3O .0500 et seq.
B. Only a STRIPED BASS DEALER PERMIT validated for the Atlantic Ocean may be used for transactions involving striped bass taken from the area opened by this proclamation.
C. Striped bass lawfully sold to a permitted dealer may be resold to a non-permitted wholesale or retail market provided the initial permitted dealer records their dealer identification number on each bill of lading or receipts involved in the shipment of striped bass. Any individual or corporation who holds a current finfish dealer license must obtain a STRIPED BASS DEALER PERMIT validated for the Atlantic Ocean in order to sell any striped bass personally harvested.
V. SALE TAGS
No finfish dealer may possess, buy, sell or offer for sale striped bass taken from the Atlantic Ocean without having affixed through the mouth and gill cover, an Atlantic Ocean striped bass sale tag issued by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. In the case of striped bass imported from other states, a similar tag that is issued for striped bass in the state of origin must be affixed.
VI. SEASON CLOSURE
The Atlantic Ocean beach seine season for striped bass SHALL CLOSE by proclamation when the total harvest from this fishery reaches 160,000 pounds or at 6:00 P.M. on January 10, 2008, whichever occurs first.
VII. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. This proclamation is issued under the authority of N.C.G.S. 113-170.4; 113-170.5; 113-181; 113-182; 113-221.1; 143B-289.52; and Marine Fisheries Rules 15A NCAC 3H .0103, 3M .0201 and 3M.0204.
B. It is unlawful to violate the provisions of any proclamation issued by the Director under his delegated authority pursuant to Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3H .0103.
C. The intent of this proclamation is to allow the commercial harvest of striped bass from the Atlantic Ocean by traditional gears within the 480,480 pound quota established for the 2007/2008 season by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Fishery Management Plan for Striped Bass.
D. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean, as applicable to this proclamation are defined as waters seaward of the COLREGS Demarcation Lines as indicated on National Ocean Service navigation charts for the areas to which this proclamation applies.
E. At the end of each three-day harvest period, the Division will review landings reports and determine if the quota has been reached.
F. Permits may be obtained from all North Carolina Marine Fisheries License Offices.
G. All striped bass taken during season closures and all undersized striped bass shall be immediately returned to the waters where taken, regardless of the condition of the fish.
H. Hook-and-line fishing equipment is not commercial fishing equipment in the striped bass fishery and it is illegal to sell or purchase striped bass taken by hook-and-line in accordance with Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3M .0201 (b).
I. Holders of Recreational Commercial Gear License or hook-and-line fishermen must follow the bag and size restrictions of the recreational fishery for striped bass.
J. This proclamation supersedes FF-76-2007, dated December 21, 2007. The warp line length restrictions are being implemented to minimize interactions with protected marine resources.
K. Dealers whose businesses are located in Beaufort, Carteret, Craven and Pamlico counties may obtain tags by contacting the Morehead City Marine Patrol Office at 1-800-682-2632 or (252) 726-7021. Dealers whose businesses are located in Hyde, Dare, Tyrrell, Washington, Bertie Chowan, Pasquotank, Camden, Hertford and other northern counties may obtain tags by contacting the Columbia Marine Patrol at 1-800-405-7774 or (252) 796-1322. Allow 48 hours for delivery.
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2008 OYSTER RESTRICTIONS
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Posted by Dawg on Saturday, January 05, 2008 @ 09:34:46 EST (58 reads)
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2008 OYSTER RESTRICTIONS
Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at sunrise, Friday, January 11, 2008 the following changes in restrictions will apply to the area open to the mechanical harvest of oysters:
I. MEANS AND METHODS
MECHANICAL HARVEST RESTRICTIONS:
A. Oysters may be taken by mechanical methods (See General Information Section VII. E., G. and H. for other gear restrictions).
B. Oysters may not be transferred from the catching vessel to any other vessel during oyster harvesting operations or be transported by any vessel other than the vessel in which they are harvested.
II. HARVEST DAYS AND TIME PERIOD
Mechanical oyster harvest will be allowed Monday through Friday from sunrise until sunset each day. (See General Information Section VII. C. and F.).
III. QUANTITY
Properly licensed persons may take or possess no more than fifteen (15) bushels of oysters per fishing operation per day, regardless of the number of persons or vessels involved. (See General Information Section VII. I.)
IV. MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT
The size limit will be three (3) inches shell length for oysters taken on public or private grounds. (See General Information Section VII. I.)
V. MECHANICAL HARVEST SEASON
The season for harvesting oysters by mechanical methods shall be monitored and changes in harvest areas or season length may be implemented by proclamation at a later date.
VI. AREA RESTRICTIONS
Oysters shall not be harvested by mechanical methods in the following areas (see General Information Section VII. E.):
A. Wysocking Bay - northwest of a line beginning at a point 35° 22.9684' N 76° 03.7129' W on Benson Point, running northeasterly to a point 35° 24.6895' N 76° 01.3155' W on Long Point;
B. East Bluff Bay – northwest of a line beginning at a point 35° 19.5333’ N - 76° 09.3333’ W on Bluff Point; running northeasterly to a point 35° 21. 2784’ N - 76° 06. 7572’ W on North Bluff Point;
C. West Bluff Bay – north of a line beginning at a point 35° 20.3413’ N - 76° 12.3378’ W on the east shore of Cunning Harbor; running easterly to a point 35° 19.5333’ N - 76° 09.3333’ W on Bluff Point;
D. Juniper Bay Cunning Harbor north of a line beginning at a point 35° 20.6217' N 76° 15.5447' W on the west shore of Juniper Bay, running easterly to a point 35° 20.4372' N - 76° 13.2697' W; running easterly to a point 35° 20.3413' N 76°12.3378' W on the east shore of Cunning Harbor;
E. Swanquarter Bay north of a line beginning at a point 35° 20.9500' N – 76° 20.6409' W at The Narrows, running easterly to a point 35° 21.5959' N 76° 18.3580' W on the east shore;
F. Deep Cove The Narrows north and east of a line beginning at a point 35° 20.9790' N 76° 23.8577' W on the west shore; running southeasterly to a point 35° 20.5321' N 76° 22.7869' W on Swanquarter Island, and west of a line at The Narrows beginning at a point 35° 20.9500' N 76° 20.6409' W on the north shore, running southerly to a point 35° 20.7025' N 76° 20.5620' W on Swanquarter Island;
G. Rose Bay north of a line beginning at a point 35° 23.3404' N 76° 26.2491' W on Long Point, running southeasterly to a point 35° 22.4891' N 76° 25.2012' W on Drum Point;
H. Spencer Bay – northwest of a line beginning at a point 35° 22.3866' N 76° 27.9225' W on Roos Point, running northeasterly to a point 35° 23.3404' N 76° 26.2491' W on Long Point;
I. Jones Bay west of a line beginning at a point 35° 13.4968' N 76° 31.1040' W on Mink Trap Point; running southerly to a point 35° 12.3253' N 76° 31.2767' W on Boar Point;
J. Slade Creek - east of a line beginning at a point 35° 27.8879' N 76° 32.9906' W on the west shore; running southeasterly to a point 35° 27.6510' N 76° 32.7361' W on the east shore;
K. Scranton Creek - south and east of a line beginning at a point 35° 30.6810' N 76° 28.3435' W on the west shore; running easterly to a point 35° 30.7075' N 76° 28.6766' W on the east shore;
L. Pungo Creek - west of a line beginning at a point 35° 30.7633' N 76° 38.2831' W on Persimmon Tree Point; running southwesterly to a point 35° 31.1546' N 76° 37.7590' W on Windmill Point;
M. South Creek - west of a line beginning at a point 35° 21.7385' N 76° 41.5907' W on Hickory Point; running southerly to a point 35° 20.7534' N 76° 41.7870' W on Fork Point;
N. Bond Creek/Muddy Creek - south of a line beginning 35° 20.7534' N 76° 41.7870' W on Fork Point; running southeasterly to a point 35° 20.5632' N 76° 41.4645' W on Gum Point;
O. Goose Creek – south of a line beginning at a point 35° 19.7932’ N - 76° 37.5347’ W on the north shore of Lower Spring Creek; running easterly to a point 35° 19.8667’ N - 76°35.9333’ W on Fulford Point;
P. Bay River – west of a line beginning at a point 35° 11.0333’ N - 76° 31.5666’ W on Bay Point; running southerly to a point 35° 09.0333’ N - 76° 32.1500’ W on Maw Point;
Q. Adams Creek – south of a line beginning at a point 34° 57.3104’ N - 76° 41.1292’ W on the north shore of Godfrey Creek; running westerly to a point 34° 57. 5226’ N - 76° 40. 5630’ W on the east shore;
R. South River – southeast of a line beginning at a point 34° 58. 6524’ N - 76° 35. 4240’ W; running northeasterly to a point 34° 59.1936’ N - 76° 34.7657’ W on the west shore of Horton Bay;
VII. GENERAL INFORMATION:
A. This proclamation is issued under the authority N.C.G.S. 113-170.4; 113-170.5; 113-182; 113-221.1; 143B-289.52; and Marine Fisheries Rules 15A NCAC 3H .0103, 3K .0201 and .0202.
B. It is unlawful to violate the provisions of any proclamation issued by the Fisheries Director under his delegated authority pursuant to Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3H .0103.
C. Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3K .0206 requires a permit for the use of mechanical gear on private bottoms. Permits are available, at no cost, from all Division of Marine Fisheries License Offices.
D. It is unlawful to possess or sell oysters without a harvest tag affixed to each container in accordance with Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3K .0101 (d).
E. Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3K .0204 lists areas closed to the use of mechanical methods to take oysters; 15A NCAC 3N .0104 prohibits the use of mechanical methods to take oysters or clams in primary nursery areas. Oysters may not be harvested by mechanical methods in the areas designated in Proclamation SF-8-2006 dated October 13, 2006.
F. Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3K .0106(a) prohibits the taking of oysters between the hours of sunset and sunrise on any day.
G. Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3J .0303 prohibits the use of dredges weighing more than 100 pounds except in the Atlantic Ocean; prohibits the use of more than one dredge per vessel to take oysters or crabs; and prohibits possession of oysters aboard a vessel with a dredge weighing more than 100 pounds.
H. Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3I .0101(14) defines mechanical methods for oystering.
I. Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3K .0207 exempts permitted aquaculture operations from bag and size limit restrictions.
J. This proclamation supersedes Proclamation SF-14-2007 dated November 21, 2007.
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SHELLFISH POLLUTED AREA
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Posted by Dawg on Saturday, January 05, 2008 @ 09:33:30 EST (48 reads)
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SHELLFISH POLLUTED AREA
Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, upon the recommendation of Leah Devlin, D.D.S., M.P.H., State Health Director, Department of Health and Human Services, hereby announces that the following change in shellfish harvesting areas will take effect at sunrise, Friday, January 4, 2008.
All those waters in Carteret County will return to the status in existence immediately prior to the December 16, 2007 temporary closures with the following exception which will remain closed:
CARTERET COUNTY
Newport River - All those waters upstream of a line beginning near Penn Point on the south shore at a point 34° 45.6960' N - 76° 43.5180' W running NE to a point on the north shore near Hardesty Farms subdivision 34° 46.5733' N - 76° 42.6350' W. (Newport River Shrimp Line)
The temporary openings of Newport River, Harlowe Creek, Core Creek, North River and Ward Creek from December 13 and 14, 2007 also remain closed.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
A. This proclamation is issued under the authority of N.C.G.S. 113-170.4; 113-170.5; 113-182; 113-221.1; 143B-289.52 and N.C. Marine Fisheries Rules 15A NCAC 3H .0103 and 3K .0101.
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