new jersey tuna regs

[newd34]

Does anybody know if it is legal to spear tuna in new jersey with a regular tuna permit? Or do you need a special spearing permit?

[xrispearo]

Use the search function on this site. They call it research in some parts of the world . If you have to ask its likely that you don't know what your doing. Shoot some tog beforehand

[newd34]

"If you have to ask you probablly don't know what your doing." What a wise assed answer from to be expected from a kid who thinks he was born, the son of Neptune. What, am l supposed to be born with the knowledge of the law? It was just a question dude. Next time be a big boy and give a thoughtful, helpful answer. That's what werehere to do right?

[jackpine savage]

Originally Posted by newd34

Does anybody know if it is legal to spear tuna in new jersey with a regular tuna permit? Or do you need a special spearing permit?

Odds are you would be going beyond the state terrotorial limits for tuna and you would need a federal permit. They are not expensive but I don't know if you could get one in time for it to help you this year. Check out this link for the info.
http://www.hmspermits.gov/

[newd34]

Thank you very much for your answer. I will have to apply for one for next year. How's the spearing up there going?

[jackpine savage]

Originally Posted by newd34

Thank you very much for your answer. I will have to apply for one for next year. How's the spearing up there going?

September has been very windy, viz not the best where I have been going in Buzzards Bay. Landed a couple tog last week, hope to get out this weekend to stock the freezer with a few more.

[AndrewK]

Newd, I dont think its legal to spear bluefin however, Yellowfin may be another story.

Theres alot of info in this thread that will help you out.

http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=107488

[njdiver]

Try this:

http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/bro...e_06_02_10.pdf

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY INFORMATION

"Authorized gear for Atlantic tunas: Rod and reel (including downriggers), handline, greenstick gear, speargun (recreational only and only for tunas other than BFT), harpoon, bandit gear, longlines, traps (pound nets and fish weirs), and purse seines."


HMS ANGLING CATEGORY

Status: Recreational (no sale)

Gear Type: Rod and Reel (including downriggers), handlines, and speargun (for tunas other than BFT)


HMS CHARTER/HEADBOAT CATEGORY

Status: Commercial and Recreational

Gear Type: Rod and Reel (including downriggers), handlines, bandit gear, green-stick, and speargun (recreational only, for tunas other than BFT)