Archived Fisheries Management Proclamations
| Proclamation Name | Issued Date | Effective Date | Document File |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARK - COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SHARK HARVEST – OCEANIC WHITETIP SHARK RETENTION LIMIT REDUCED TO ZERO | 12:01 A.M., May 20, 2024 |
FF-22-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – RECREATIONAL – GAG GROUPER AND BLUELINE TILEFISH – FISHING SEASONS | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
FF-20-2024(REVISED) | |
| RESEARCH SANCTUARY- HAMMOCKS BEACH STATE PARK – QUEENS CREEK | 12:01 A.M., July 29, 2023 |
RS-4-2023 (REVISED)(RESCINDED) | |
| POTS OPEN – ATLANTIC OCEAN AND INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS WEST AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 58 BRIDGE | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
PT-2-2024 | |
| SCUP – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS – ATLANTIC OCEAN- NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS – OPENING OF SUMMER HARVEST PERIOD | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
FF-21-2024 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – IMPLEMENTS SMALL MESH GILL NET ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOWS USE OF RUNAROUND, STRIKE, AND DROP GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 5 ½ INCHES THR | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday May 1, 2024 |
M-11-2024 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – IMPLEMENTS SMALL MESH GILL NET ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOWS USE OF RUNAROUND, STRIKE, AND DROP GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 5 ½ INCHES THR | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday May 1, 2024 |
M-11-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – RECREATIONAL – GAG GROUPER AND BLUELINE TILEFISH – FISHING SEASONS | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
FF-20-2024 | |
| RULE SUSPENSION – GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LENGTH LESS THAN 4 INCHES AND ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LENGTH LESS THAN 5 | 12:01 A.M., Thursday, April 25, 2024 |
M-10-2024 | |
| GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – MAINTAINS CLOSURE OF ALL MANAGEMENT UNITS TO THE USE OF GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 4 INCHES THROUGH 6 ½ INCHES – REMOVES LARGE MESH SIZE ALLOWANCES | 12:01 A.M., Monday, April 15, 2024 |
M-7-2024(REVISED) | |
| GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – MAINTAINS CLOSURE OF ALL MANAGEMENT UNITS TO THE USE OF GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 4 INCHES THROUGH 6 ½ INCHES – REMOVES LARGE MESH SIZE ALLOWANCES | 12:01 A.M., Monday, April 15, 2024 |
M-7-2024 | |
| TEMPERATURE AND SANITATION CONTROLS – CLOSED SEASON OYSTER HARVEST | sunrise on Sunday, March 31, 2024 |
SS-2-2024 | |
| SHELLFISH TEMPERATURE AND SANITATION CONTROLS | sunrise on Sunday, March 31, 2024 |
SS-1-2024 | |
| SHELLFISH TEMPERATURE AND SANITATION CONTROLS | sunrise on Sunday, March 31, 2024 |
SS-1-2024 | |
| BLACK SEA BASS – RECREATIONAL – NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS – 2024 RECREATIONAL SEASONS, SIZE, AND CREEL LIMITS | 12:01 A.M., May 15, 2024 |
FF-19-2024 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN | 12:01 A.M., April 1, 2024 |
FF-17-2024 | |
| 2023-2024 OYSTER SEASON CLOSURE - BRUNSWICK COUNTY | sunset, Friday, March 15, 2024 |
SF-2-2024 | |
| BLACK SEA BASS – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS – ATLANTIC OCEAN – NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS | 12:01 A.M., March 7, 2024 |
FF-16-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – RECREATIONAL – GOLDEN TILEFISH – CLOSURE | 12:01 A.M., Friday, March 1, 2024 |
FF-15-2024 | |
| SPANISH MACKEREL – COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL – COMMERCIAL OPEN HARVEST | 12:01 A.M., Friday, March 1, 2024 |
FF-14-2024 | |
| BLUEFISH – COMMERCIAL – IMPLEMENTS 800-POUND POSSESSION LIMIT | 12:01 A.M., March 3, 2024 |
FF-13-2024 | |
| GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – MAINTAINS CLOSURE OF ALL MANAGEMENT UNITS TO THE USE OF GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 4 INCHES THROUGH 6 ½ INCHES – IMPLEMENTS MESH SIZE INCREASES IN | 2:01 A.M., Tuesday, February 20, 2024 |
M-5-2024 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN | 12:01 A.M., February 16, 2024 |
FF-12-2024 | |
| RULE SUSPENSION – GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LENGTH LESS THAN 4 INCHES AND ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LENGTH LESS THAN 5 | 12:01 A.M., Monday, February 10, 2024 |
M-4-2024 | |
| RESEARCH SANCTUARY- BACK SOUND – EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY | 12:01 A.M, February 3, 2024 |
RS-3-2024 | |
| RESEARCH SANCTUARY- MYRTLE GROVE SOUND - UNC-WILMINGTON | 12:01 A.M., January 29, 2024 |
RS-2-2024 | |
| RESEARCH SANCTUARY- HEWLETT’S CREEK - UNC-WILMINGTON | 12:01 A.M., January 29, 2024 |
RS-1-2024 | |
| 2023-2024 OYSTER MECHANICAL HARVEST CLOSURE | 2:00 P.M, Friday, January 12, 2024 |
SF-1-2024 | |
| COBIA - COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL – COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS | 12:01 A.M., Monday, January 1, 2024 |
FF-9-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – RECREATIONAL – 2024 SEASONS | 12:01 A.M., Monday, January 1, 2024 |
FF-7-2024 |