Black Bass Advisory Committee
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Background
Created in 2016, the Black Bass Advisory Committee (BBAC) makes recommendations on actions considered by the department in support of managing and protecting largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. The BBAC meets quarterly and virtually with agendas to discuss topics and develop recommendations that are then reported to the Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission. The Commission reports directly to the Secretary. Members of BBAC serve 4 years, with possible reappointment, and may continue to serve until a successor is appointed.
Committee members are expected to:
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Participate in at least 3 of the 4 meetings per year, which are held virtually;
- Read distributed meeting information in advance of meeting;
- Listen while at meetings to information provided in accordance with the agenda;
- Prepare to communicate and discuss constituents' viewpoints at meetings;
- Between meetings, maintain regular communication with the constituents and convey accurate information on department matters to them;
- Provide feedback, identify problems, suggest solutions or compromises, and search for closure on department matters.
Applications are not being accepted at this time
For more information, contact
[email protected] or 410-260-8911
Black Bass Advisory Committee Members
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Captain Steve Chaconas
Fishing Guide
National Bass Guide Service
[email protected]
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Mr. Steve Weimar
Tournament Director
Chester County Bassmasters
[email protected]
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Mr. Dick Berich
Maryland Artificial Reef Committee
Maryland Bass Nation
[email protected]
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Mr. Thomas Arens
Podcaster/Recreational Angler
Fishing the DMV
[email protected]
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Mr. Phillip Mariscal
Recreational Angler
Izaak Walton League - Rockville Chapter
[email protected]
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Mr. Evan Morsell (Since October 2024)
Kayak Tournament Director
Chesapeake Reel Masters Kayak Bass Club
[email protected]
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Mr. Brian Raines (since July 2021)
Recreational Bass Angler
Maryland Kayak Outfitters
[email protected]
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Dr. Andrew Ralowicz (since July 2021)
Recreational Bass Angler
Future Black Bass Guide
[email protected]
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Mr. Glenn Shultz (since July 2021)
Recreational Bass Angler
retired Natural Resources Police officer
[email protected]
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Mr. Scott Sewell (since July 2016)
Fishing Guide/Tournament Angler
Let's Go Fishin
Maryland Bass Nation
[email protected]
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Logan Summers (Since October 2024)
Tournament Angler
Fish On Bass Anglers
[email protected]
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Mr. Roger Trageser (since July 2016) - Current Chair
Tournament Angler
Maryland Bass Nation
[email protected]
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Black Bass Advisory Committee Meetings
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
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October 3, 2022 - Black Bass Advisory Committee Meeting - Cancelled
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July 11, 2022 - Black Bass Advisory Committee Meeting
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April 4, 2022 - Black Bass Advisory Committee Meeting
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January 10, 2022 - Black Bass Advisory Committee Meeting
2021
2020
2019
2018
