
Maryland 2025 - The following regulatory proposals has been printed in the Maryland Register:
- BLUE CRABS - Crab Pot Lines Housekeeping
- GEAR - Hooks for Live-Lining
- HORSESHOE CRABS - Harvest on Sundays
- SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE - Harvest Hours
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on the proposed regulation. Comments provide the department with additional information and perspectives.
Please visit Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Changes to Fishing Regulations page for information about what has been proposed and how to submit comments.
All comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. on February 10, 2025.
These ideas is in the comment period of the regulatory process.
The graphic (left) demonstrates where this falls in the five steps it takes for ideas to become effective regulations.
Visit The Maryland Department of Natural Resources' regulation definitions page to learn about each step of the process.