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[olclamman]

   now  that  that  we  nj  have  a free  salt water  registry    DO  crabbers  and  clammers  also
    need  to  register ?   in  quinering  minds   want  to  know
                       
                                                      oc

       see ya  down  the  bay  (  barnegat )

[jason22]

I do not think so, it seems like it is strictly for saltwater "fish" taken from the shore such as stripers, fluke, etc...  FVrom the FAQ on the state site- http://www.nj.gov/dep/saltwaterregistry/faq.html#q31

  31. Will I need to register in order to harvest crabs, mussels, clams, lobsters, shrimp and other shellfish?

      It depends on the targeted species and the method used to harvest. If recreationally harvesting shellfish, an individual is not required to register, but it is likely that other license or permit requirements apply to those species.  Registration is required when recreationally fishing for shellfish or lobster when using any of the following recreational gear:  spear, hook-and-line, hand line, rod-and-line, or by hand. Although recreational crabbing does not require registry, there may be other licenses and permits required to harvest crab or lobster with commercial gear. Please visit the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s website at www.njfishandwildlife.com or see the Marine Digest for more details.

However....  Ronster, where you at, sure you know this one.   

[Ronster]

You do not need it for crabbing.

My interpretation is that you do need it for clamming.   At some point, whether you are raking them up or treading for them, you are picking them up directly from the bottom or sifting through the mud in your rack trough and picking out the clams.    To me, that's "by hand."     It does state registration is required if you are harvesting via that method.

[olclamman]

   thanks  jason  and  ronster
             i  hope  this  answers  that  question    for some  people

                                                   oc

       see ya  down  the  bay  (barnegat )
           

[jack1747]

I do not think so, it seems like it is strictly for saltwater "fish" taken from the shore such as stripers, fluke, etc...  FVrom the FAQ on the state site- http://www.nj.gov/dep/saltwaterregistry/faq.html#q31

  31. Will I need to register in order to harvest crabs, mussels, clams, lobsters, shrimp and other shellfish?

      It depends on the targeted species and the method used to harvest. If recreationally harvesting shellfish, an individual is not required to register, but it is likely that other license or permit requirements apply to those species.  Registration is required when recreationally fishing for shellfish or lobster when using any of the following recreational gear:  spear, hook-and-line, hand line, rod-and-line, or by hand. Although recreational crabbing does not require registry, there may be other licenses and permits required to harvest crab or lobster with commercial gear. Please visit the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s website at www.njfishandwildlife.com or see the Marine Digest for more details.

However....  Ronster, where you at, sure you know this one.   

I'm not sure what they are doing in NJ but the national registry was/is for folks who catch anadromous species in tidal and salt waters. I didn't think clams migrated to fresh water to spawn. 


"Fish for or are likely to catch anadromous species in tidal and salt waters; these are fish like river herring, shad, smelt and striped bass that live in the oceans but spawn in fresh water, OR
Fish in the federal waters more than three miles from the ocean shore or from the mouths of rivers or bays" http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20091229_registry.html

[Ronster]

I am sure they are adding their own spin to it.    Anything to increase the opportunities for enforcement that could lead to fines and revenue.   

[jason22]

I am sure they are adding their own spin to it.    Anything to increase the opportunities for enforcement that could lead to fines and revenue.   

Agreed, that is a typical tactic in NJ. 

[Ronster]

Agreed, that is a typical tactic in NJ.     

Those darn state law enforcement guys and their rules...