Resources

Boat Fuel Tax Refund
Gasoline and diesel motor fuel purchased and used in a recreational boat is eligible for a complete refund of the Virginia motor fuel tax paid. Millions of dollars in refunds are going unclaimed. Get yours! For more information, visit DMV's site.

Economic Benefits of Saltwater Fishing in Virginia
This slideshow presentation has been prepared from data presented in studies commissioned by VMRC. The presentation is intended to demonstrate the comparative economic value of recreational and commercial fishing activities. The intention is not to discourage either sector, but to encourage legislators and regulators to adopt measures to protect species important to either or both sectors and maximize Virginia’s economic benefits from our wild finfish resources. To view the slide presentation click here.

Federal Regulations
For current rules about catching and keeping tunas, sharks, and billfish in offshore (federal EEZ) waters, click here.

Fisheries Management Manual
To see a PDF and/or download file explaining how fisheries management in the United States works, click here.

NOAA Fisheries News
NOAA Fisheries produces a weekly e-newsletter called FishNews, in which they summarize all regulatory actions and other items of interest. If you would like to receive FishNews, click here to sign up.

Shark Rules Change
The National Marine Fisheries Service recently published a final rule relating to an amendment to the highly migratory species plan. This amendment deals primarily with sharks. For details, click here to review the amended plan on the NOAA web site.

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