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There is now an easier way to report commercial crab harvest. You can send in your crab harvest reports by text message from any cell phone. The Department has developed a system that allows you to submit daily crab harvest information in a text message instead of in your log book. The text message is less than 60 c... Read More → |  |
Commercial Reporting
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How many different types of commercial reports are there?
- What reports am I reponsible for filling out?
- How do I know if I missed a report or am late in delivering my report(s) to DNR?
- What happens if I continue to recieve 'Official Violations' for late reporting?
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- Late Report Lists - Updated 1/30/2012 1:26:55 PM
- Commercial Harvest Report Forms - Printable
- 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. You phone call will be returned in the order that it was received. We ask that you please be patient, we are currently receiving 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.
Late Reporting Lists
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- Oyster
- Blue Crabs
- Striped Bass
- Commerical License Types and Fees
- How Do I Apply For a Commercial License
- Fishing Regulations
- Striped Bass Harvest Updates
- Yellow Perch Management & Harvest Updates
- Striped Bass Permit
- Oyster Dredge Permit
- Razor Clam Permit
- Apprenticeship Program
- MD Provisional Charterboat Permit
- Fishing Guide Reciprocity
- Daily Record of Commercial Crabbing Form
- Forms
Commercial Waterman - Don't Get Left Out, Sign Up for Department Updates
The Maryland Fisheries Service has a program which sends text messages to your cell phone, the messages represent public notices, regulation updates and other species specific information. For example, a day or two before a regulation change goes into effect or a closure period update you will receive a text reminder. There is no charge for this program from the Fisheries Service, but there may be charges from your cell phone service provider if you don't have a texting plan so check with them for details. 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 the subscribe button - it's that easy and you can unsubscribe at any time.
If you have questions you can e-mail them to us here at the Fisheries Service.
Commercial Fisheries News
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DNR Hosts Bounty Of The Bay Dinner On February 28 | (2/6/2012) Annapolis, Md. (February 3, 2012) - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Boatyard Bar & Grill will co-host the Bounty of the Bay Dinner from 6 to10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28 in Annapolis. "The Bounty of the Bay Dinner is a celebrat... |
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2012 Derelict Gear Retrieval Project | (2/2/2012) The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) in conjunction with the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) and the Maryland Watermen’s Association (MWA) are conducting a Derelict Gear Retrieval Project beginning in mid-March. The funds are being made availa... |
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Maryland Sturgeon Reward Program Terminated | (2/2/2012) Due to the recent National Marine Fisheries Service listing of Atlantic sturgeon as an endangered species, the Maryland Sturgeon Reward Program will cease operations February 16, 2012. Do not retain, transport or report sturgeon after February 16, 2012.NOAA's ... |
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Fisheries Service Introduces New Public Input Process To Encourage Citizen Engagement | (1/31/2012) The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service is making it easier and more efficient for the public to share their thoughts and ideas on potential fisheries regulations. "The previous process, which has been in use since 2007, has not... |
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DNR, ORP And Midatlantic Restaurants Partner To Help Rebuild Oyster Population | (1/23/2012) "From the Bay, For the Bay" Dine-Out raises more than $20,000 Annapolis, Md. (January 23, 2012)Governor Martin O'Malley today announced the results of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2011 From the Bay, For the Bay Dine Out. Through a colla... |
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River Herring Harvest Moratorium in Effect in Maryland | (1/13/2012) The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms that there is now a statewide moratorium on the harvest of river herring - including blueback and alewife herring. “This fishery closure was implemented on December 26, 2011, in response to a coas... |