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mike923
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shipping fish from bahamas
mike923
Posts: 272 Deckhand
Is it legal to ship my catch back from the Bahamas that is legal to harvest over there but not over here? For example. If I am there in January and catch a red grouper, can I send it home on a plane and be legal? What if it was a Goliath grouper? How about conch? To me the FWC website is clearly stating that it is legal however there seems to be a dispute on another posting I had. Here is the quote from the FWC website.
"Individuals may ship back any legally harvested or purchased fish, conch, or lobster back to the US by air carrier as specified by Bahamian and U.S. regulations."
"Individuals may ship back any legally harvested or purchased fish, conch, or lobster back to the US by air carrier as specified by Bahamian and U.S. regulations."
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Titusville, FL. 321-269-0004
Try calling one of these numbers and talking with an agent in the office. You will also need to contact Bahamian Officials.
Generally, if it is legal catch in the Bahamas and U.S. it is not an issue.
Please Stay Safe And Have A Wonderful Day.
Special Agent Allan Coker
NOAA's Office For Fishery Law Enforcement