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MDMR reports sampling shows mixed shrimp sizes; department to open season when legal-size targets met
Summary
Marine Fisheries staff presented sampling data showing a seasonal influx of sublegal brown shrimp and year-round presence of white shrimp; department said it opens the commercial season when projected sizes reach legal counts and noted decreased fishing effort on opening days.
Marine Fisheries staff presented the department's annual shrimp-season update, showing that sampling across 10 historical stations finds a seasonal influx of smaller brown shrimp in April–June and a year-round presence of white shrimp; the agency said it opens the season when the projected size reaches the statutory legal count.
Jason, Marine Fisheries staff, described the sampling program and the criteria used to set an opening date under state statute: the department uses a standardized 16-foot otter trawl at historical stations and projects when shrimp will reach 68…
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