clamchucker
07-31-2015, 04:15 PM
Got this in my e-mail.
They really should close this down for good until they can find a way to fix the abuses.
Striped bass regulations have changed. The Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP) closed on May 1, 2015 and will reopen September 1, 2015.
Detailed information about new SBBP procedures, including permits and reporting will be provided through various outlets including this webpage as soon as they become available.
All current permit holders received notice that the old 2015 permits are no longer valid and will automatically receive a new permit prior to September 1, 2015. Those permits will be issued first before processing new applications. The number of permits issues will be limited, based on the Division's discretion, to ensure the 2015 quota is not exceeded.
On September 1, 2015, the new SBBP regulations will be:
One fish 24" to less than 28"
Please note that the order of fish harvested does not matter.
New Jersey recreational striped bass regulations in all state waters are as follows:
One fish 28" to less than 43" AND one fish 43" or greater
Party/Charter Boat Facet of the SBBP Reinstated For 2015
The Party/Charter Boat (PCBT) facet of the SBBP will resume on September 1, 2015. Data collected from this program has proved invaluable for managing striped bass. Qualified PCBTs will be issued a limited number of permits allowing customers to keep one Bonus Fish from 24" to less than 28". Only one permit may be issued to a customer per day.
PCBTs will be required to submit daily logbooks of their striped bass catch and will also be required to provide weekly reports of striped bass bonus harvest in order to ensure the quota is not exceeded. To apply, download the application and submit to the Division with a copy of a Captain's license.
Party/Charter Boat Bonus Program Application (http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/pdf/sbbp_partycharterapp.pdf) (pdf, 70kb)
They really should close this down for good until they can find a way to fix the abuses.
Striped bass regulations have changed. The Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP) closed on May 1, 2015 and will reopen September 1, 2015.
Detailed information about new SBBP procedures, including permits and reporting will be provided through various outlets including this webpage as soon as they become available.
All current permit holders received notice that the old 2015 permits are no longer valid and will automatically receive a new permit prior to September 1, 2015. Those permits will be issued first before processing new applications. The number of permits issues will be limited, based on the Division's discretion, to ensure the 2015 quota is not exceeded.
On September 1, 2015, the new SBBP regulations will be:
One fish 24" to less than 28"
Please note that the order of fish harvested does not matter.
New Jersey recreational striped bass regulations in all state waters are as follows:
One fish 28" to less than 43" AND one fish 43" or greater
Party/Charter Boat Facet of the SBBP Reinstated For 2015
The Party/Charter Boat (PCBT) facet of the SBBP will resume on September 1, 2015. Data collected from this program has proved invaluable for managing striped bass. Qualified PCBTs will be issued a limited number of permits allowing customers to keep one Bonus Fish from 24" to less than 28". Only one permit may be issued to a customer per day.
PCBTs will be required to submit daily logbooks of their striped bass catch and will also be required to provide weekly reports of striped bass bonus harvest in order to ensure the quota is not exceeded. To apply, download the application and submit to the Division with a copy of a Captain's license.
Party/Charter Boat Bonus Program Application (http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/pdf/sbbp_partycharterapp.pdf) (pdf, 70kb)