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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

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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

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Md. Crab Season Off To Slow Start, Watermen Say

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

2012/05/26

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Maryland Watermen Pulling Ghost Pots From The Bay

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

2012/03/27

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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

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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

oysters

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

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5 Watermen Charged With Oyster Violations

Five watermen have been charged with oyster violations in Dorchester County.

2012/02/03

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Police Go High-Tech To Stop Poaching

In an effort to stop poaching on the Chesapeake, police are going high-tech.

2012/01/10

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Watermen Ask For Easing Of Striped Bass Quota

Watermen and lawmakers on the Eastern Shore are asking state natural resources officials to ease tougher striped bass harvest regulations.

2012/01/05

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Fresh Water Killing Off Oysters In Upper Chesapeake Bay

Way too much of a good thing is officially the cause for a die-off of oysters in the upper Chesapeake.

2011/11/09

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