The angler registration Final Rule has not been published by the National Marine Fisheries Service, so Virginia’s saltwater anglers will not have to register on the NMFS web site on January 1 as originally expected.  NMFS has given no reason, just stated that the final rule is late.  Here is the actual text of the NMFS announcement:

“A rule to register the nation’s saltwater anglers to improve the management of fish is not yet finalized. Once it is, the final rule and information regarding the registration process and requirements will immediately be updated on NOAA’s Fisheries Service website http://www.CountMyFish.noaa.gov. Until a final rule is adopted, anglers and spearfishers who fish recreationally in federal ocean waters, and for anadromous species, will not be required to register with NOAA Fisheries.”

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