Species
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Season
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Daily Harvest Limit
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Days/Hours
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Size Restrictions
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Bay scallops
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November 1 - March 31
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5 level bushels per permit (2 permits maximum per boat)
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Monday - Friday/ 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Must possess a well-defined growth ring.
Exception: Bay scallops that have a well-defined raised annual
growth line located less than 10 mm from the hinge of the shell shall
be lawful to harvest and possess if the shell height is at least 63.5
mm or 2.5".
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Quahogs
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Year round
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20 bushels per permit (2 permits maximum per boat)
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1/2 hour before sunrise - 1/2 hour before sunset
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Must be 1 inch thick at hinge
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Blue mussels
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Year round
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10 level bushels
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1/2 hour before sunrise - 1/2 hour before sunset
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Must be 2 inches in length
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Conches/ whelks
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April 15 - December 15
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No limit (200 pots)
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1/2 hour before sunrise - 1/2 hour before sunset
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Must be 2.75 inches
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