The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Volume 25, Number 1, Spring 1999 Page: 4
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Rates do not include a 12% tax. These prices are
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reserve early by calling 704/372-4100 or 800/444-
ADAM and saying that you will be attending the AFS
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ISSUES COMMITTEE
by Randy Blankinship
LIVE SHELL HARVEST RAISES
CONCERN AMONG MARINE
RESOURCE MANAGERS
Reports of the unregulated harvest of live shells
from the marine environment have caused concern
recently among fishery resource managers in Texas.
The harvesters are as diverse as the uses of the live
shells they collect and according to reports, they are
collecting large numbers of live animals.
In the South Padre Island area, the collection of live
shells from the shallow water flats has become
popular among winter Texans. This is particularly
the case in unique and easily accessible black
mangrove stands where species such as lightening
whelk, banded tulip, nerites, horse conchs, and
others are found. These live animals are removed
from their shells and disposed of with only the shell
kept for use.purposes. Whether the aquatic products are
harvested for personal or commercial gain is often
unknown and information on landings is very
limited. It is possible, however, that heavy localized
harvesting may have an impact on the population of
some of the species in certain areas.
Currently, recreational harvesters are required to
have a valid sport fishing license and a saltwater
fishing stamp. Commercial harvesters must have a
general commercial fishing license to sell the
animals. A soft spot exists in the rules; however,
which allows for the selling of parts of an animal
collected under a sport license. For example, a
crafter of seashell sailing ships or seashell
Chihuahuas with googely eyes made from live shell
collected under a sport license is not prohibited from
selling their products.
Resource managers with the Coastal Fisheries
Division of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
will be investigating this fishery to determine the
need for a fishery management strategy including
possible regulation. The development of a
management strategy may be an interesting process
because of the diversity of those involved in the
fishery.
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
by Gordon Linam
CALL FOR PAPERS!!
The Editorial Committee invites all presenters at our last
chapter meeting in Corpus Christi to submit a manuscript
for publication in the Chapter's Annual Proceedings.
Format must follow the American Fisheries Society
publishing guidelines. Four double spaced manuscripts
and a copy on disk should be sent to Gordon Linam, 505
Staples Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 for consideration.
Deadline for submittals is Friday, July 30thAlong other coastal areas, collectors that are often
recognizable along ethnic lines are harvesting marsh
periwinkles from Spartina marshes for culinary
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American Fisheries Society. Texas Chapter. The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Volume 25, Number 1, Spring 1999, periodical, May 1999; Tyler, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth257009/m1/4/: accessed June 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society.