Dept of Natural Resources Issues Guidance on Governor Hogan’s Stay at Home 2020

[jack1747]

"Governor Hogan has stressed that safely practiced outdoor recreation time is essential to health and well-being. Most Maryland state parks and other public lands remain open, and residents may engage in safe, isolated activities.

Under the executive order, no Marylander should leave their home except for an essential reason. Therefore, recreational boating is not allowed. Limited hunting and limited recreational fishing and crabbing can continue to provide sustenance, however social distancing must be adhered to strictly. No permits for fishing tournaments, including virtual tournaments, will be issued by the department until further notice. Commercial fishing is deemed essential and may continue since it is part of the food supply chain."  https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2020/03/30/dnr-issues-guidance-on-governor-hogans-stay-at-home-order/?fbclid=IwAR23kPP33ckoc0Ab5mWWglv_QtyF651npk35gBRnVLXoO-Zx4dbXaseS3yY

[Neither Crab]

Do you have Virginia's? You are locked down until June 10th.

[jack1747]

Do you have Virginia's? You are locked down until June 10th.

This is all I have seen so far:

March 31, 2020: Boating and Executive Order 55:  The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) remind all Virginians to follow the directive of the Governor's recently-released Executive Order 55 while enjoying the outdoors, whether on land or water. The Executive Order permits continued engagement in outdoor activities that can be beneficial to us all, while including safeguards that are necessary for the protection of yourself and the public. While enjoying time in or around the water or on public recreational lands, always maintain adequate social distancing of at least six feet from other individuals who are not family, household members, or caretakers at all times. You should also follow the prohibition of gatherings of 10 or more individuals which includes:

      - When present at access points for fishing or boating, whether state or locally-owned;
      - The beaching of vessels on sandbars, islands or banks while out on the water;
      - The "rafting" of vessels together; and the numbers of individuals present on any vessel.
      - When present at outdoor recreation lands, including Wildlife Management Areas.

[Harford Crabber]

Here's some "more specific" instruction.  

https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2020/03/31/frequently-asked-questions-about-governor-hogans-stay-at-home-order/

[MRKEN]

https://www.baltimoresun.com/coronavirus/bs-md-hogan-outdoor-restrictions-20200506-yvpv42s7qvfonkbioyb6pqcwle-story.html

[double E]

So I guess every boat out on the water we see, all those people on the boat live together. Yea right!