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Commission requests DMF circulate scallop state-waters maps and policy to participants
Summary
Commissioners asked the Division of Marine Fisheries to circulate its winter scallop state-waters access policy and maps to cultural access permit holders to clarify open and closed state-waters areas before the spring season.
Commissioner Suki Sawyer asked for clarity about which state waters are open for scalloping in the upcoming season. Dan McKeonan said DMF had developed a policy last winter and offered to circulate the policy and maps to cultural access permit holders and the commission.
Why it matters: Permit holders need clear maps and policy guidance before the scallop season to avoid unintended violations and to plan fishing trips.
DMF staff agreed to forward the policy and maps to the commission and to distribute them to permit holders. Commissioners said they would welcome a notice that compiles maps and explanations of open and closed areas.
