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I seldom acquire bycatch in my shrimp net. Do I have to rig my shrimp trawler with a certified BRD?

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I seldom acquire bycatch in my shrimp net. Do I have to rig my shrimp trawler with a certified BRD?

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A3: If at least 90 percent by weight of the shrimp onboard or offloaded from your trawler are royal red shrimp, your trawl nets do not have to be rigged with a certified BRD. Those trawling for species other than shrimp are not required to rig trawl nets with a BRD.