Maine sides with lobstermen, decides to pull minimum lobster size rule
During a public hearing about the proposed regulation, which would have increased the minimum lobster size by a sixteenth of ...
Plan for stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped amid strong opposition from lobstermen
Fishing regulators on Friday scrapped a plan for stricter fishing rules amid concerns about a decline in baby lobsters in the ...
Maine officials say noncompliance with regional lobster size standards could limit exports
Maine still needs to remain compliant with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Keliher says the ASMFC could ...
Maine pulls proposal to increase minimum size for lobster catch after fiery meeting in Augusta
Maine’s refusal to comply with the regulation does not come without potential consequences. Lobstermen said it's worth the ...
Maine regulator clashes with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraws catch size rules
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
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Stateline Lobster to open near Kittery outlets: What to expect at new restaurant
Jason Miller, a chef, restaurant owner and Kittery resident, is opening Stateline Lobster in collaboration with Southern ...
Maine lobster catch-size rule change withdrawn
A controversial proposal to increase the minimum catch size limits for Maine lobster has been withdrawn. The Department of ...
State of Maine sides with lobstermen, decides to pull minimum lobster size rule
Dozens of lobstermen voiced their concerns during a public hearing about the proposed rule change, which would have increased ...
New lobster minimum catch sizes could lead to industry change, Golden reacts to DMR decision
The proposal was supposed to already be in effect after being pushed to Jan. 1, but was pushed back again to July 2025. The ...
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Changes to minimum size rules for lobster catch withdrawn
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the proposed change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
Maine lobstermen voice concerns about new catch size limits
Lobstermen concerned about catch size limits shared their concerns about the new regulations in Augusta Thursday.
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Maine lobster industry in heated debate over gauge increase
Golden’s statement was met with gratitude from industry leaders. Virginia Olsen, director of the Maine Lobstering Union, expressed the community's relief: "Our members are very happy that the lobster ...