Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.106

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 220-2-.106 - Mussel Fishing Seasons

The season for legal mussel fishing is open year-round except during the prescribed waterfowl hunting season, Swan Creek, Crow Creek, Mud Creek, and Raccoon Creek Wildlife Management Areas shall be closed. The area of the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge between Interstate 65 and U.S. Highway 31 and the area of Limestone Bay shall be closed to mussel harvest during the period of October 15 through February 15 of each year. Mussel fishing in the fresh waters of this State shall be restricted to five (5) days each week (Monday through Friday) and shall be closed on all federal holidays.

Author: James D. Martin

Effective September 29, 1992(E). Amended: Filed August 16, 1995; effective August 15, 1995. Amended: Filed October 27, 1995; effective October 27, 1995. Amended (PE): Filed July 31, 1997; effective July 31, 1997.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-11-371, 9-2-7, 9-2-8, 9-2-12.