Fisheries Public Hearing:

I. Chapter 4VAC20-740-10 et seq., “Pertaining to Snagging or Towing of Fish”

The Commission proposes to amend Chapter 4VAC20-740-10 et seq., “Pertaining to Snagging or Towing of Fish” to allow recreational anglers to snag Atlantic menhaden and mullet species in the Mugel genus (white mullet, striped mullet, and flathead grey mullet).

The purpose of these amendments is to provide additional opportunities for recreational anglers to collect their own bait with gears other than a cast net and reduce the financial burden of needing to purchase similar baitfish.

A copy of the draft regulations (on September 5) and draft evaluations (on September 20) for the amendments can be found at https://mrc.virginia.gov/calendar.shtm

Request for Public Hearing on the Blue Crab Dredge Fishery

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission is conducting a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the blue crab dredge fishery. All interested parties are invited to attend and provide their input.

Date: September 24, 2024

Time: The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.

Location: 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651

The purpose of this request for public hearing is to gather feedback on potential regulatory amendments for consideration of opening the blue crab dredge fishery for the 2024-2025 season, or other winter fishery options.