DPNR reminds the public that the closed season for conch begins July 1 and ends September 30. The whelk closed season commenced April 1 and will end Sptember 30. During these periods, persons are not permitted to engage in fishing for conch, whelk, or possessany conch, whelk or parts of same, with the exception of empty shells.
All commercial fishermen, local businesses, restaurants and wholesale companies are allowed ten days after the beginning of the closed season to liquidate their stock. For additional information call 774-3320 ext. 5106.
