Public hearing on proposed amendments to fishing regulations for Atlantic Tarpon.
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Deadline · Public Hearing Date
May 26, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Public Hearing
- City
- Fort Monroe
Research context
What to do next
- 1
Review Proposed Regulations
Check the VMRC web calendar for the draft regulations by May 7, 2026.
- 2
Submit Comments
Send your written comments by May 21, 2026, via the provided link or by mail.
- 3
Attend Public Hearing
Join the public hearing on May 26, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at VMRC.
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Request Accommodations
If needed, contact Michele Guilford by May 19, 2026, for disability accommodations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the public hearing about?
- It concerns proposed amendments to regulations for Atlantic Tarpon fishing.
- When is the public hearing scheduled?
- The public hearing is on May 26, 2026.
- How can I submit public comments?
- Comments can be submitted online or mailed to the VMRC by May 21, 2026.
- Where can I view the proposed regulations?
- The draft regulations will be available on the VMRC web calendar by May 7, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comments on proposed amendments to regulations, as shown below. By May 7, 2026, the proposed draft regulations may be viewed on the VMRC web calendar at https://mrc.virginia.gov/calendar.shtm. In accordance with Section 28.2-209 of the Code of Virginia, a public hearing on the proposed amendments to these regulations will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia. Written public comments on the proposals below or on items not on the agenda must be provided by 12:00 Noon, Thursday, May 21, 2026. Comments should be made at the following link: https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/fisheries/search_publiccomments.php or addressed to Public Comments, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651. The Commission may review Fisheries Management Division items as early as 9:30 a.m. II. Chapter 4VAC20-1420, "Pertaining to Atlantic Tarpon" - Proposed The Commission proposes to adopt Chapter 4VAC20-1420, "Pertaining to Atlantic Tarpon" to establish general prohibitions, including the mandatory use of circle hooks when fishing with bait, and a prohibition on harvest by either recreational or commercial anglers. The purpose of this amendment is to protect the migratory population of tarpon that frequent VA territorial waters annually. VMRC DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; THEREFORE, IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS BECAUSE OF DISABILITY, PLEASE ADVISE MICHELE GUILFORD (757-247-2206) NO LATER THAN FIVE WORKDAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE AND IDENTIFY YOUR NEEDS.