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Re: Fresh Conch
[Re: jboothe]
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07/20/2015 11:19 AM
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Look at your last link, about half way down it states "Visitors are not allowed to catch any of the following:" conch are listed as one of these.
Colleen
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Re: Fresh Conch
[Re: Orange_Burst]
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07/20/2015 12:31 PM
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Orange_Burst said:Look at your last link, about half way down it states "Visitors are not allowed to catch any of the following:" conch are listed as one of these. Thanks Colleen. I did see that and that's one of the reasons I posted it. I guess what I don't understand is that there is nothing on any of the official BVI gov't sites that say anything about this. Out of curiosity I did send an email to the Conservation and Fisheries Department. Waiting to hear back. They do have a lot of good info on their website but nothing that I would consider regulations concerning size, number, etc. It's very generic. Can't have more than 30lbs of fish per boat, types of fishing licenses, etc. http://www.bvidef.org/1/index.php/fisheries-resources/bvi-fishing-licences This is about as specific as it gets: PLEASE NOTE:
While visiting the BVI and having any interest in fishing in the BVI, one should contact the Conservation & Fisheries Department.
In situations where persons visit the BVI for only a short period of time and are interested in fishing, a fishing permit may be granted by the Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour and this permit is valid for one month at the cost of $45.00 (US). Applications for a fishing permit should be made no earlier than two (2) before the intended date of arrival into the BVI. For persons desirous of applying online please comple and submit the relevant application below along our Credit Card Authorisation Form.
The permit does not include catching fish for sale but catching fish for ones personal use not exceeding thirty (30) pounds.
It is ILLEGAL to fish in the BVI waters without a valid fishing license or permit granted by the Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour. Any one witnessing the practice of illegal fishing activities in the BVI waters should either contact the Royal Virgin Island Police Force or the Conservation & Fisheries Department immediately.
It is ILLEGAL to catch the following during Closed Seasons:
1st January 31st March Margate Fish (haemulon album) 1st January 31st March Red Hind (epinephelus guttatus) 1st March 31st May Nassau Grouper (epinephelus striatus) 1st April 30th November Marine Turtles 31st July 31st October Lobsters 15th August - 31st October Queen Conch (strombus gigas) 15th August - 31st October Whelk (cittarium pica)
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Re: Fresh Conch
[Re: Warlock]
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07/20/2015 05:35 PM
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Warlock said: Remember for non belongers its illegal to harvest conch... The fine was around $5,000 per Conch and they would confiscate your boat if not paid.
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Re: Fresh Conch
[Re: nobscusset]
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07/21/2015 09:15 AM
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nobscusset said: Conch, unless properly prepared, has the texture of rubber. Why bother? Because when it is prepared properly (easy to do) it is delicious!
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Re: Fresh Conch
[Re: Riverfrontbrewer]
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07/21/2015 09:19 AM
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My first thought at the words "right out of the shell" was he must have really good teeth and jaw muscles. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. - Mark Twain
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Re: Fresh Conch
[Re: nobscusset]
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07/21/2015 09:27 AM
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nobscusset said: Conch, unless properly prepared, has the texture of rubber. Why bother? We have had a local make conch ceviche and conch stew for us, I'm not a fan of conch, but the way he made it, it was delicious!. It was an all day affair, we sat on the beach and cleaned the conch, then pounded it with a rock, then soaked it in lime juice. The stew was really good served over rice.
Colleen
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Re: Fresh Conch
[Re: Orange_Burst]
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07/21/2015 09:44 AM
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Neptunes has a conch roti that is absolutely the best thing ever!!!
Rita It is better to be happy than it is to be right
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Re: Fresh Conch
[Re: Twanger]
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07/21/2015 02:20 PM
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Twanger said: I love conch fritters and other conch dishes if done right. It the Grenadines on Union Island in Chatham Bay we had a conch dish made by Shark Attack BBQ that was out of this world. Small tender chunks of conch in a very nice sauce. In the Grenadines conch is usually called 'lambi' <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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