Hawaii HB1817 aims to protect the declining population of native ama ama by establishing a statewide bag limit.

Hawaii HB1817 addresses the declining population of native ama ama, also known as the striped mullet, by requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources to establish a statewide daily bag limit of ten ama ama per person during the open season. This measure aims to prevent overfishing and help increase the ama ama population, following the successful implementation of a similar bag limit in Hilo Bay. The rules must be adopted by June 30, 2027.

Hawaii HB1817 aims to protect the declining population of native ama ama by establishing a statewide bag limit.

Hawaii HB1817 addresses the declining population of native ama ama, also known as the striped mullet, by requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources to establish a statewide daily bag limit of ten ama ama per person during the open season. This measure aims to prevent overfishing and help increase the ama ama population, following the successful implementation of a similar bag limit in Hilo Bay. The rules must be adopted by June 30, 2027.