Went out last night to the Harbor. Had a friend in town from Southern California who went with me to drive the boat. We got just shy of 1/2 cooler after 5 passes. The size was mixed but the larger ones were as big as I have seen in several years. I normally do not like to shrimp the area we were in on the rising tide( high tide @ 9.30 pm) but it all worked out. My friend kept telling me how lucky we are to live in such an amazing ecosystem.
did your friend pay the crazy non-resident fee. Isn’t it like $500?
greg; he does not have to. he just cannot throw the net.
Oh really? They can drive the boat? For several years I’ve been led to believe they can’t participate in anyway and some LEO’s may even write tickets for those onboard so I’ve just refrained from taking out of town guests.
I’d love to take a buddy from GA who has always wanted to go - do you happen to know of any DNR material that references the non-resident restrictions?
Thanks!
This is all I could find - keeps me skiddish
Participants must have a shrimp baiting license.
License holders, while shrimping from a boat, may be assisted by a resident who is not required to have a shrimp baiting license.
It is my understanding that everyone in the boat has to posess a saltwater license if in the boat while fishing, crabbing, shrimping, etc. Only one person needs to have the shrimping license. I may be wrong but that is the way I read it and the rule of my boat.
yea, they can do anything but touch the net…but they do have to have the basic fishing license…
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Talked to a DNR officer on the phone one day and asked the same question…he said just could not throw the net.
My friend bought a non resident license and just drove the boat.
I work with a guy from Maryland who hasn’t switched his residency yet. I called DNR and was told he can do anything without any license but touch the net.
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Lots of great info here for newbies/rookies (ok, I’m a baseball guy).Can anyone answer the following questions for me, please?
I have my shrimping license and tags but haven’t made my poles yet. My brother in law has a set which have his license tags on them. Can I use his poles as is, with just his tags on them, or do I need to attach my tags to them also? Or does the law limit poles to just one tag per pole?
In advance, thanks very much for any knowledgeable guidance.
quote:If his poles only have his tags on them, then he must be with them. As far as dual tagging, I never saw a rule on this, but I don't see how a LEO or judge would justify a ticket.
Originally posted by bigred38Lots of great info here for newbies/rookies (ok, I’m a baseball guy).Can anyone answer the following questions for me, please?
I have my shrimping license and tags but haven’t made my poles yet. My brother in law has a set which have his license tags on them. Can I use his poles as is, with just his tags on them, or do I need to attach my tags to them also? Or does the law limit poles to just one tag per pole?
In advance, thanks very much for any knowledgeable guidance.
"It is my understanding that everyone in the boat has to posess a saltwater license if in the boat while fishing, crabbing, shrimping, etc. Only one person needs to have the shrimping license. I may be wrong but that is the way I read it and the rule of my boat. "
Not sure about crabbing… Shrimping they can’t touch the net. Fishing is odd…unlicensed they can’t touch the rods. If anyone in the boat doesn’t have a fishing license, then there can only be two rods in the boat per license. If everyone in the boat has a license you can have as many rods as you like.
how about a resident assisting the person with shrimping license? Are they allowed to use the net (yes, they have saltwater fishing license)?
They might need a shrimp baiting license.
Per DNR site: "?Participants must have a shrimp baiting license.
?License holders, while shrimping from a boat, may be assisted by a resident who is not required to have a shrimp baiting license.
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