Tattoo, not to be rude... but i think YOU should take another look at the website... They have new regulations for 2003.
WHAT YOU SAID HAS ALOT OF TRUTH TO IT, BUT SOME OF THAT INFO IS WRONG...
here's what the paper in front of me says (my application):
"NEW RESIDENT LICENCES-2003"
*any RI resident may apply for and obtain a NEW commerial licence (shellfish(q-hog only) OR non-q-hog) ,finfish,non lobster crustation) new licences will be immediately availible upon application.
*Students who are residents and 23 yrs of age or younger may also apply to obtain a NEW student shellfish licence.
*Residents 65 or older may also apply 4 & obtain a over 64 shellfish licence.
"WHEN & HOW TO APPLY"
New licences and indorsments for 2003 will be availble between 1/1/03 and 2/28/03. Applications may be made in person at the DEM office or Via Mail no later then Feb. 28 2003.
They are open for licence applications Only untill the end of FEB so if you want one, go for it right now- Don't talk to them on the phone cause they give you the run around, order the application thru the mail... use the "contact us" LINK on the site and click on the email link for "office of fishing/boating licences"
i am 16 so i am a student applicant, meaning i pay $50. and can harvest quahogs
they have a NON-quahog permit for ($25.) availble,,but quahogs is all i want.
you are right, there is many restrictions, but now is the time to get in there- if you want
i have an extra application if you want it... or just order one from the DEM site.
i have a 6' wood handle/ S/S reinforced center bar. Stadard size rake, teeth bend easy tho, would like to get longer/stronger teeth.
as far as my application
Just sent mine in today, Good for One Year.
Tattoo, Muscles ARE so comon i wouldn't depend on them, the cash you get for a peck of them isn't even worth the work! same thing with steamers, all the weekend beach goers lift rocks and dig all them bad boys out... they don't travel very far. few feet in it's whole life.
please keep tips/spots coming.
Good Luck,
Mike