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Guppy · 04-03-2017, 04:51 PM

Need a file cabinet onboard for all the paper work required ;-)

"Permit Requirements and Outreach
Alternative A2 - Effective January 1, 2018
Require HMS permit holders fishing for sharks recreationally to obtain a shark endorsement, which requires completion of an online shark identification and fishing regulation training course, plus additional recreational fisheries outreach.

Circle Hook Requirement
Alternative A6d - Effective January 1, 2018
Require the use of non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks by all HMS permit holders with a shark endorsement when fishing for sharks recreationally south of 41° 43' N latitude (near Chatham, Massachusetts - the northern extent of the dusky shark's U.S. Atlantic range), except when fishing with flies or artificial lures."

04-03-2017, 04:51 PM	#1
Guppy User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 5,515	Fed shark thingy Need a file cabinet onboard for all the paper work required ;-) "Permit Requirements and Outreach Alternative A2 - Effective January 1, 2018 Require HMS permit holders fishing for sharks recreationally to obtain a shark endorsement, which requires completion of an online shark identification and fishing regulation training course, plus additional recreational fisheries outreach. Circle Hook Requirement Alternative A6d - Effective January 1, 2018 Require the use of non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks by all HMS permit holders with a shark endorsement when fishing for sharks recreationally south of 41° 43' N latitude (near Chatham, Massachusetts - the northern extent of the dusky shark's U.S. Atlantic range), except when fishing with flies or artificial lures."