2026/2027 PRFC Oyster Licenses
The PRFC will begin accepting oyster licenses for the 26/27 oyster season on Monday, September 28, 2026. If you had an oyster
license last season, the preprinted renewal application will be mailed on Thursday, September 24, 2026. There are no changes to the oyster licensing
fees from last year. Bushels tags can still be purchased as bulk tags or individual tags. Bulk and individual tags are the same price of $25 for 50 tags.
If you are a COMPANY that wishes to purchase an oyster registered buyer license, please call the office before purchasing your license as additional
company related information may be required prior to issuing. Use the links attached for a blank oyster application. Oyster season Orders for the seasons
and limits will be posted as soon as they become available. As a quick reference, hand tong season opens as normal on October 1, 2026. Hand scrape rotational
Area 8 will open on October 1, 2026. Hand scrape rotational Areas 2, 3 & 7 will open as normal on November 1, 2026. See "oyster and clam grounds in the
Potomac River" under the maps for the bar names in each Area.