Matt Blaine wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am planning on visiting Melbourne, FL this winter from time to time. I
> plan on collecting shells while I am there and was wondering if anyone knows
> if there are any restrictions in Brevard County or the surrounding east
> coast counties.
>
>  I am planning on taking some day or longer trips from Melbourne to collect
> shells also. If anyone has suggestions or information on good places to
> collect, places of interest, or restrictions please let me know.
>
> I will have a FL fishing license and I do plan on revisiting the Melbourne
> Shell Show in January.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matt
>
>
As long as you have a valid Fl fishing license, the only marine
restriction is on queen conch (S. gigas).

I believe there are restrictions on terrestrial mollusks, but
you'll have to get that info from someone else.

m

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