FISHERIES OF THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES. 



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The following- tabic shoMs the extent ami \ ahie of the oyster fishery 

 of Maryland durino- the season of lltUO-lDUl: 



Table showiiKjy by counties, the extent of the ui/ster Jishery of Maryland for the season of 



1900-1901. 



a Includes 500 bushels, valued at $250, taken from private beds. 



Note.— A few oysters were taken in the shore fisheries by nippers, and in one locality some were 

 taken by scoop nets, but the apparatus and catch are combined under tongs. 



