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Watermen

O’Malley To Sign Oyster Shell Recycling Bill

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley says he will sign an oyster shell recycling bill.

2013/05/01

Watermen Report Crab Shortage

Crabbers are reporting a sharp shortage in their catch this season. With the Fourth of July rush on the crustaceans right around the corner, restaurants are scrambling to cover the demand.

2012/06/30

Md. Crab Season Off To Slow Start, Watermen Say

Maryland watermen say the crabbing season is off to a slow start.

2012/05/26

Maryland Watermen Pulling Ghost Pots From The Bay

Maryland watermen are scouring the Chesapeake Bay in search of ghost pots.

2012/03/27

Watermen And Sport Fishermen Disagree Over Striped Bass

One of the Chesapeake’s most prized catches is pitting watermen against sport fishermen.

2012/02/28

Md. Watermen To Pull More Ghost Pots From Bay

Maryland’s ghost pot retrieval program starts again next month. State officials say watermen have until Friday to apply for work under the program.

2012/02/21

Md. Oyster Survival Rate At Highest In Years

Oysters have been struggling to hang on in the bay, but now there’s a glimmer of hope on the half shell.

2012/02/14

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Court Orders Confirmed For DNR Tracking Devices

The Maryland Attorney General’s office has confirmed that the Department of Natural Resources sought court orders allowing the placement of tracking devices on the boats of watermen.

2012/02/13