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Panel considers deep‑bay patent‑tong expansion from New Point Comfort to Great Wicomico mouth
Summary
A Blue Ribbon subgroup recommended expanding the historic patent‑tong area to include deep bay bottoms from New Point Comfort to the mouth of the Great Wicomico to allow exploratory patent‑tong effort; staff said the expansion would open deep water November–March and asked SMAC for input on enforcement and sanctuary conflicts.
VMRC staff described a work‑group recommendation to significantly expand the area where patent tongs may operate, potentially opening deep‑water bay bottoms from New Point Comfort down to the mouth of the Great Wicomico for patent‑tong harvest during the season. The intent is to create more opportunity for patent‑tong operators, allow exploratory…
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