Posted by Capt Tony on 6/19/2008, 1:07 pm, in reply to "New Shellfish License Effective Tuesday, June 17, 2008 "
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YOU DO NOT NEED A LICENSE. The regulation is specific to harvesting musseld "in the waters of this state". I just got off the phone with Jim Joseph from the shellfish division. If you harvest mussels within the three mile limit - you need a license. There is NO clause to capture the "landing" of the mussels. Anyone care to discuss - call me at 908-623-0824. I dont feel like writing all the subparts of the regs. Tony

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Posted by Brian K (bkarasik) on 6/19/2008, 10:56 am, in reply to "New Shellfish License Effective Tuesday, June 17, 2008 "
192.245.246.6 | Message modified by user bkarasik 6/19/2008, 10:57 am

Only $10 for NJ residents. Those out of staters get it twice as bad: $20!

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Posted by WalterK1 on 6/19/2008, 7:23 am, in reply to "New Shellfish License Effective Tuesday, June 17, 2008 "
Message modified by board administrator 6/19/2008, 8:07 am

$27.00 Horse ridding license!

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Posted by bartman690 (bartman- mosb) on 6/17/2008, 1:38 pm, in reply to "New Shellfish License Effective Tuesday, June 17, 2008 "
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i remember very clearly a few years ago being checked by the fish police dockside as the SpringTide returned from a day of diving - Both the Tide and the Gypsy Blood got asked to show what they had collected and there was NO MENTION OF ANY TYPE PAPERWORK NEEDED. i was ready to spend the 10 bucks just to be compliant but now i am not so sure. Also the total of 150 mussels? seems bizarre to me as well - sounds like these regs have not even been clarified to the department who is in charge of the paperwork - one thing is for sure i a willing to bet that now that there is a discussion on this board about this topic, the Fish Police will be dockside this weekend looking for the paperwork when the boats return. I dont want any problems so i will bend and waste the money - i STILL think this is total BullsXXt - Remember, the Fish Police are the NJ divers friend and are here to help you I remain the bartman-mosb

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Posted by Gene on 6/17/2008, 11:34 am, in reply to "New Shellfish License Effective Tuesday, June 17, 2008 "
138.89.69.26

I called them today (6097482020) and we do need a license to collect mussells, scallops, etc. The lady said there was no minimum size on scallops but we could only have 150 total of all species. So, even with a license, you can only have 150 mussells each, or 150 scallops, or any combination there of. No license needed for lobsters as long as minimum size (3 3/8") and number (6) are not violated. Us seniors only need a $2 license.

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Posted by FYI (mo) on 6/16/2008, 2:59 pm, in reply to "New Shellfish License Effective Tuesday, June 17, 2008 "
151.198.126.191 | Message modified by user mo 6/16/2008, 3:20 pm

Marine Licenses and Permits NOTE: On June 17, 2008, changes to the shellfish statutes (Title 50) go into effect. Current clam licenses will be expanded to include all molluscan (shellfish) species, with the exception of conchs, which are addressed in the commercial marine fisheries regulations. In addition, a new non-resident Commercial Shellfish License was established. The new statute means that anyone who wishes to harvest hard clams, soft clams, surf clams, oysters, bay scallops or mussels (or other molluscan shellfish excluding conchs) will need to obtain a Shellfish License. THERE IS NO MENTION OF SEA SCALLOPS!! I just shot an email to njfishandwildlife@dep.state.nj.us inquiring about the list of shellfish that this new reg covers. It's not like we have such a long list of shellfish that they cannot all be mentioned by name. When I get a reply I will post it here. Feel free to drop them a line or two or a hundred about this NEW FREAKIN' REGULATION!! Since these changes are being implemented in the middle of the calendar year, those who have already purchased a 2008 Clamming License will not need to purchase a new Shellfish License. The lifetime Resident Senior Clamming License (age 62 and older) also remains in effect. Their existing Clamming Licenses will have all the rights associated with the new Shellfish License. The new Shellfish Licenses will be available via the Internet license site See the Shellfish License section below for more information. New Jersey does not require a general saltwater fishing license for recreational surf casting, deep sea or bay fishing. However, there is a variety of required licenses and permits for crabbing, clamming and commercial saltwater fishing issued by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife's Bureau of Marine Fisheries. Licenses and permits are available at the Nacote Creek Office in Port Republic (Atlantic County) and through the mail (linked below) and on the division's Internet license site, http://www.wildlifelicense.com/nj/ Tuna permits are issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service - see http://www.nmfspermits.com for details. A NJ Child Support Certification Form must be included with every application and is part of the application documents linked below. For information on the Child Support Certification requirement please visit the Child Support Certification Information page. Shellfish License Information A clamming license is now called a shellfish license and is required for harvesting of all species of benthic mollusks (with the exception of conchs, addressed in the commercial marine fisheries regulations), including, but not limited to, hard and soft clams, surf clams, oysters, bay scallops and mussels. Other specific commercial shellfish licenses exist such as surf clam dredge, Delaware Bay oyster dredge boat, and Delaware Bay licenses to harvest in Areas 1, 2 and 3. Prior to harvesting any shellfish, be certain to consult the Shellfish Growing Water Classification Charts published by DEP’s Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring, available at any shellfish license agent, state shellfish offices, marine police station, online at http://www.nj.gov/dep/bmw/waterclass.htm or call the Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring at 609-748-2000. For more information on license/permit requirements please see the Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife Digest and/or the NJ Commercial Marine Regulations, both available linked from the Regulations page. For copies of letter regarding Commercial Quotas and Trip Limits see http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/comquotas.htm Below are the various marine licenses issued by the division: Non-commercial Crab Pot License - $2.00 Resident Recreational Shellfish License - $10.00 Resident Senior (62 and older) Recreational Shellfish License - $2.00 Juvenile (under 14 years of age) Recreational Shellfish License (Resident/Non-Resident) - $2.00 Non-Resident Recreational Shellfish License - $20.00 Commercial Shellfish License - $50.00 Non-Resident Commercial Shellfish License - $250.00 Fillet Permit for Party Boats - $2.00 To Use Fish Nets, Pounds and Pots in Marine & Estuarine Waters within Three Miles of Shore - Fee Varies Applications for some of the above licenses are available in PDF format on the Forms Page. Shellfish/Non-Commercial Crab Pot License Application Form (pdf, 57kb) For information on the above licenses or permits please contact: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife Nacote Creek Research Station P.O. Box 418 Port Republic, NJ 08241 Marine Fisheries - 609-748-2020 Shellfisheries - 609-748-2040 Enforcement - 609-748-2050

Link: Marine Licenses and Permits

Posted by Howardr (Howard R) on 6/16/2008, 1:40 pm, in reply to "New Shellfish License Effective Tuesday, June 17, 2008 "
64.12.117.67

I called the Nj fish and wildlife and found out we do need a license for scallops, clams and mussels taken while diving offshore. As long as they are landed in NJ a license is required. The NJ politicians strike again.

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