The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on proposed amendments to regulations, as shown below. By September 5, 2024, the proposed draft regulations may be viewed on the VMRC web calendar at https://mrc.virginia.gov/calendar.shtm.
In accordance with Section 28.2-209 of the Code of Virginia, a public hearing on the proposed amendments to these regulations will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia.
Written public comments on the Fisheries Management Division proposals or on fisheries items not on the agenda must be provided by 12:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024. Comments should be made at the following link https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/fisheries/search_publiccomments.php, or addressed to Public Comments, VMRC Fisheries Management Division, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651.
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.
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