Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Illegal To Fish For American Shad?

Lots of times reporters get wording incorrect.

As per the DDOE site:

"Moratorium on Shad and River Herring

In accordance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for shad and river herring, the possession of these species is prohibited. For more information please contact the Fisheries and Wildlife Division by phone at 202.535.2260 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. You may also email the Associate Director at bryan.king@dc.gov”

It states “possession”.  I called about this a few years ago and was told by DDOE and the Park Police the same exact thing regarding “possession” by Maryland DNR and Virginia DGIF – if the fish touches any part of the land you’re standing on or the vessel  you’re floating in, it’s considered in your possession.  Simply holding it up for a photo or holding it in your hand does not equate possession.

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Richard Farino

Urban Angler VA | 108 N. Washington Street  2nd Floor | Alexandria, VA 22314 

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From: Rob Snowwhite <rob@robsnowhite.com>
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Date: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 3:46 PM
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Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Illegal To Fish For American Shad?

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