April 22, 2013 — A one-of-a-kind project in which recreational and commercial fishermen will be working together is about to take shape at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s waterfront property in Manns Harbor.
Historically, the commercial and recreational fishing industries have been at odds on a variety of issues.
But with the creation of the Manns Harbor Commission by the Dare County Board of Commissioners, commercial and recreational fishermen will be working side-by-side in helping to manage the property.
When the state bought the land, it was envisioned as a dual-use facility to include boat ramps for recreational fishermen and kayakers, and slips for commercial use and educational facilities.
Manns Harbor residents and others were strong advocates for state funding to preserve the site’s historical role as a working waterfront.
Locals might remember the old property as a private marina, hotel and, at times, a sometime raucous bar.
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