Atlantic States Speargun Regs

[Bill Pfeiffer]

Hi Folks,

I apologize if this information is already available on the forum, but I did a search and did not come up with anything. My question is this; is anyone aware of any state on the U.S. east coast that allows spearfishing but does not allow mechanically propelled spears?

Thanks in advance for your assistance on this!

Bill Pfeiffer
Editor
Northeast Dive News

[arbolatero]

Why are you trying to get involved in NY debate? What's your agenda?

[Hunt n Fish]

Originally Posted by arbolatero

Why are you trying to get involved in NY debate? What's your agenda?

Am I mis-interpreting that reply? Seems like a bit of a hostile response to a fairly benign and straight forward question.

Bill is a NY spearfisherman, residing in a state that is currently trying to outlaw the activity. I think the reason and agenda are quite evident. Are NYers alone in this?

[nilsonov]

delaware river has such rules

[njdiver]

Chapter I - Fish and Wildlife

Part 40: Marine Fish

§40.1 Marine fish-open seasons, size and catch limits.

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(g) Striped bass recreational fishing-special regulations.

(1) Except as provided in subparagraph 4(v) below, it is unlawful for any person to possess striped bass from which the head or tail has been removed or that have been otherwise cleaned, cut, filleted or skinned so that the total length or identity cannot be determined; except that it is not unlawful if such fish is being prepared for immediate consumption or storage at a domicile or place of residence.

(2) No person shall take striped bass for recreational purposes other than by angling and spearing.

(3) During the closed recreational season for striped bass, catch and release fishing by angling only is permitted. Catch and release fishing is defined as a fishery where the fish are returned to the water. During the closed season all striped bass taken shall be returned to the water immediately without unnecessary injury.

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http://www.dec.ny.gov/regs/4015.html#12913


N.Y. ENV. LAW § 11-0103 : NY Code - Section 11-0103: Definitions

As used in the Fish and Wildlife Law:

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12. a. "Fishing" means the taking, killing, netting, capturing or withdrawal of fish from the waters of the state by any means, including every attempt to take and every act of assistance to any other person in taking or attempting to take fish.

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e. "Spear" means a hand-propelled single or multiple pronged pike, blade or harpoon, and does not include the mechanically propelled device commonly called a spear gun or under-water gun.

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http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/nycode/ENV/11/1/11-0103

[tom2222]

when will the NY spearfishing bill come to a vote?

[njdiver]

S5684-2011 Actions

• Aug 3, 2011: PRINT NUMBER 5684A
• Aug 3, 2011: AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
• Jun 10, 2011: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

http://m.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S5684A-2011


Next committee event
This committee currently does not have any public events scheduled

http://www.nysenate.gov/committee/en...l-conservation


A08288 Actions:
BILL NO A08288A

06/10/2011 referred to environmental conservation
08/03/2011 amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation
08/03/2011 print number 8288a
01/04/2012 referred to environmental conservation

http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?def...&Memo=Y&Text=Y

[tom2222]

so not soon?