Marine Resources Division to Host Public Meetings

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) will host three public meetings to discuss potential regulation changes and the status of several saltwater species. The meetings will take place in November and December and are open to the public.

Topics for discussion include:

• Retention of bag limits by captain and crew of Alabama commercial party boats
• Remove allowance for oversized red drum
• Tripletail and sheepshead status
• Creating bag and size limit for common snook
• Creating bag limit for skates and stingrays
• Commercial flounder limits
• Commercial shark fishing in Alabama waters
• Red snapper status

MEETINGS

Spanish Fort
Tuesday, November 19, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Spanish Fort Community Center
7361 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL

Orange Beach
Thursday, November 21, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf
4671 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach, AL

Tillman's Corner
Tuesday, December 3, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Tillman's Corner Community Center
5055 Carol Plantation Rd., Mobile, AL

You can join the meeting online at https://aldcnr.webex.com/meet/scott.bannon.

If Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations are needed, please contact MRD's Kevin Anson at [email protected] or (251) 968-9694. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least two days prior to the scheduled meeting.

ADCNR promotes wise stewardship, management, and enjoyment of Alabama's natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Learn more at www.outdooralabama.com.

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