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Sign Up for Department Updates Via Text Messages
The Fisheries Service has a program which sends you text messages, the messages include public notices, regulation updates and other species specific information. To sign up, click the appropriate link below and enter your name, cell phone number (numbers only, example 4431234567), select your service provider and then click subscribe - it's that easy and you can unsubscribe at any time.
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| ACCSP Electronic Reporting Survey |
SAFIS Online Reporting (Crab, Finfish and Charter)
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service is happy to provide you with online commercial reporting services. The Standard Atlantic Fisheries Information System, known as "SAFIS", offers these benefits:
- Enter Trip reports and negative reports online in place of sending in paper reports
- Save on postage, paper and ink (as well as time and energy)
- Reports enter immediately (less delinquent violations)
Please contact Janelle Mueller at DNR or call 410.260.8256 with your online reporting inquiries.
Blue Crab Electronic Reporting Program
Daily Electronic Blue Crab Harvest Reporting will be offered as an alternative to submitting the Daily Record of Commercial Crabbing paper harvest report. This will include texting from a cell phone and submitting harvest data to a web site from a smart phone or tablet, other options may also be available. If you're interested click here to receive information.
Printable Paper Reporting Forms
How To Complete Commercial Paper Reports - Video Tutorials
These videos include tips for avoiding common mistakes and use examples to walk you through how to quickly and accurately complete your paper commercial reports.
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 Finfish Reports |
 Oyster Reports |
 Clam Reports |
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Late Reporting Information
- Late Report Lists Described
- Commercial Reporting Hotline
- The best way for you to speak with a DNR representative is for you to call the Commercial Reporting Hotline at (1-800-893-2722). This is a voicemail system and you will have the opportunity to leave a message including your name, license number and question. Your phone call will be returned in the order that it was received. We ask that you please be patient, at times we receive a large volume of calls, however, your call will be returned by someone from DNR who can assist you with your problem or question. Thank you.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Late Reporting Lists
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2013 Recreational Summer Flounder Regulations Set | (3/26/2013) The Maryland Department of Natural Resources pursuant to COMAR 08.02.05.12F announces that the recreational summer flounder fishery will re-open statewide at 12:01am, Thursday, March 28th, 2013. The fishery will remain open through 11:59 pm December 31, 2013.... |
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Menhaden Management Updates | (3/19/2013) The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has recently adopted Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden. This plan establishes a menhaden quota for Maryland that is equal to 1.37% of the total coast-wide quota ... |
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Statement from Governor Martin O'Malley On The Passing of Larry Simns | (3/15/2013) ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 14, 2013) – Governor Martin O'Malley today issued the following statement on the passing of Larry Simns: "For more than four decades, Larry Simns served as the voice of the men and women who tirelessly work our magnificent waterways, bri... |
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NRP Blotter | (3/13/2013) The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged numerous people with violations in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Dorchester, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot and Wicomico counties in February. Anne Arundel County - On February 6, Joshua Alther, 38, of Edgewate... |
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Three Piers Replaced in St. Mary’s County | (3/13/2013) The Potomac River is now more accessible following three pier replacement projects in St. Mary's County. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Boating Services and St. Mary's County Department of Recreation and Parks worked together to renovate th... |
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2013 Proposed Fee Bills | (2/19/2013) The Fisheries Service wants to make anglers aware of two bills proposed in the 2013 Legislative Session which, if approved, will affect 2014 fishing license fees. Senate Bill 525 affects both commercial and recreational fees and Senate Bill 662 only affects co... |