Maryland Natural Resources Section 4-737

      (a)      A person may catch shad and herring in the tidal waters of the State from January 1 to June 5, inclusive.

      (b)      A person may not catch, offer for sale, or possess any shad or herring freshly caught in the State between June 11 and December 31, inclusive. However, from June 6 to July 5, a person may catch or possess shad taken by means of hook and line.

      (c)      The season for catching shad and herring in the tidal waters shall be shortened by five days from the end of each season if Virginia shortens its season for catching shad and herring by 10 days from the end of the season, or takes action contingent upon action by this State shortening its season for shad and herring in its tidal waters by 5 days or less from the end of the season.