wtb queen conch

[logansreef]

So I want to buy a queen conch. I looked at CB last night for one. Any body know where I can get one local in rochester or buffalo. I looked online and could not find any either, so any place you know of online either?
Thanks!

 

[TheRealRuk]

A Reef Creation usually has them, may want to call them 1st.

 

[Jacwil]

ABC in Fairport had a cpl last week and typically stock them.

 

[Realposition]

I believe Randy told me they can't get queens anymore but they usually have fighting conch's

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

I believe Randy told me they can't get queens anymore but they usually have fighting conch's

I think I've heard this before but it doesn't make any sense since there was at least ONE Strombus gigas farm in the Caribbean that I know of...

maybe a hurricane took it down?

 

[logansreef]

I will call and look tonight or tomorrow, I would rather buy these local and then the chance to browse also...ya never know what you don't need till you see it!
Thanks!

Who would they stop collecting them?

 

[logansreef]

I meant why would they stop collecting them?

Typing on the tablet I got my wife for xmas deffantly is taking some getting used to!!

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

you probably mean

you probably mean

why would they stop farming them...

I don't know that they have.

I think wild collection of Queen Conch (without permit) has been illegal for years in FL?
(Ever try Conch fritters?)

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[logansreef]

No never have tried them, and have been to Florida a few times. Sounds nasty but ha never know

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

actually

actually

not too shabby. Cue up some Jimmy Buffet and try some if you can find 'em.

Okay... SOMEBODY has to be farming Conch. It just makes so much economic sense..... as far as I know/understand.