To become a member of the Maryland Oystermen Association, simply download our brochure and membership form, and mail it with your dues to:

MD Oystermen Association
P.O. Box 290
Rock Hall, MD 21661

Maryland Watermen Association

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

September 2009 Newsletter

January 2009 Newsletter

Sept. 2008 OAC Meeting Summary

July 2008 OAC Meeting Summary

The mission of the Maryland Oystermen Association begins with oyster revitalization and looking for alternative shell sources. We also wish to support an age-old industry that's a very important part of Maryland's economy, heritage, and social well-being. Our final goal is to unite the oyster industries with the bay user groups and consumers of quality local seafood through education and positive image about oyster revitalization.

Important Upcoming Bill Hearings in Annapolis

The following bills will be heard at 1PM on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis, MD.

SB-809: Designation of Oyster Sanctuaries Prohibition. The purpose of this bill is to seek a delay in the oyster spatial management plan.
SB-808: Public Shellfish Area Power Dredging. The purpose of this bill is to allow the county oyster committees the ability to decide where and when to power dredge in the public fishery working with DNR.
SB-222: Oyster Sanctuaries Authority to Designate. This bill will allow the General Assembly to decide where to designate where oyster sanctuaries are located.