The Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources has announced that The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will hold a public hearing to amend Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) relating to the Waiakea Public Fishing Area (PFA) in Hilo, Hawaii. The proposed amendments would prohibit the use of stand-up paddleboards, limit boat fishing to only when the boat is anchored, and to prohibit the possession or use of any net within the PFA. Other minor amendments include the updating of provisions on the mullet closed season and the taking of female Samoan crabs to be consistent with existing regulations.

The hearing will begin at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Aupuni Center at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 1, in Hilo, Hawaii.

All interested persons are urged to attend the public hearing to present relevant information and individual opinion for the DLNR to consider. Persons unable to attend or wishing to present additional comments, may mail written testimony by Friday, November 8, 2013 to the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), 75 Aupuni Street, Room 204; Hilo, Hawaii 96720.

 

 

 

 

fish, Fishing, Hawaii, Regulations

By Sid

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