Through the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 08.01.01, Title 08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Subtitle 01 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, Chapter 01 Advisory Committees Authority: Natural Resources Article, 1-102, 1-105, and 4-204, Annotated Code of Maryland 4-204 the Sport Fish Advisory Commission has the duty of advising the Director of Fisheries Service on all matters referred to the commission by the Director. SFAC is comprised of individuals from across the State whom represent the interests of various constituencies in recreational fisheries. They meet at the Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis, Maryland.
Report on a Long Term Process to Maximize the Access and Benefit of a Sustainable and Ecologically Sound Fishery for all the Citizens of Maryland
Joint Sport Fish/Tidal Fish Advisory Meeting
A special joint meeting of the Sport Fish and Tidal Fisheries Advisory Commissions has been scheduled for this Thursday, April 17th, from 7-9 PM in the C-1 conference room of the Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis, MD. Blue crab management will be the principle focus of the agenda, click here to view.
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced on April 15 their commitment to work together to rebuild the Chesapeake Bay’s beleaguered blue crab population by directing state regulators and scientists to implement management strategies to revive the imperiled fishery. To view the entire joint statement go to www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/pressrelease2008/041508d.html. To view the presentation from the April 15 governors briefing click here.
The next regular meeting of the Sport Fish Advisory Commission is on Monday, May 19, 2008 in the C-1 conference room of the Tawes State Office Building. If you have any questions, please call or write Marty Gary at 410-260-8289.
The May 19 agenda still to be announced.
Comission Members
Diane
R. Baynard
305 Starr Road
Centreville, MD 21617
Office: 410-758-1162
Fax: 410-758-0824
E-mail: bonefish@dmv.com |
Michael
F. Critzer
City of Rockville Recreation and Parks Department
14625 Rothgeb Drive Rockville, MD 20850
Home: 301-253-5605
Office: 204-314-8703
Fax: 204-314-8719
E-mail: mcritzer@ci.rockville.md.us
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David B.
Dansberger
2003 Twin Lakes Drive
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
E-Mail david_dansberger@yahoo.com |
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Brenda
Foster
307 Broadmoor Road Baltimore, Maryland 21212 Tel: 410-532-2324
E-Mail: brenda@gcfonline.com |
Richard
Gaines,
Vice Chairman
205 Meadow View Lane
Queenstown, MD 21658
Home: 410-827-7210
Fax: 410-827-4865
E-mail: fishster1@aol.com
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James H.
Gilford,
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John
D. Marple
Box 156
McHenry, MD 21541
Home: 301-387-4140 |
Edward
O'Brien
7790 Dentzel Court
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Home: 301-855-8076
Office: 410-741-5609
Fax: 301-855-0944
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Mark
Sampson
10418 Exeter Road
Ocean City, MD 21842
Office 410-213-2442
E-mail: mark@bigsharks.com |
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James
L. Smith
365 Deer Drive
Lusby, MD 20657
Home: 410-326-1906
Office: 301-773-1722 |
William
T. Windley, Jr.
512 Bethel Church Road
North East, MD 21901
Home: 410-287-6993
Fax: 410-398-0528
E-mail: billfysh@crosslink.net |
Willaim W.
Carrier, Esq.
3931 Dance Mill Road
Phoenix, MD 21131
W-410-752-9721
email:
wcarrier@tydingslaw.com |
