DMR News

May 10: DMR Biologist Recognized for Lifelong Contributions to Fisheries Science
May 10: May Scallop meetings: May 14 Zone 1 in Hallowell, May 20 Zone 2 in Ellsworth, May 21 Zone 3 in Whiting and May 30 SAC in Ellsworth
May 6: ME/NH inshore trawl survey begins today, through about June 7; schedule and tow location charts here
May 2: Compliance Guide for Maine DMR Halibut Regulations
April 29: Notice to Atlantic Herring Fishery: Atlantic Sea Herring Management Plan Area 1A Effort Reduction Provisions
April 19: Marine Patrol Officer Michael Pinkham Honored for Professional Excellence
April 19: ASMFC Atlantic Herring Section Days Out Meeting for Area 1A on April 29, Durham NH
April 18: Preliminary 2013 shrimp landings data
April 18: Lobster Zone Council Meetings: Zone A April 24 in East Machias, and Zone F April 29 in Yarmouth
April 18: RFP: Evaluation of the Potential Risks of Introducing Lobster and Crab Baits into the Marine Environment
April 12: Rockland Man Summonsed for Illegal Possession of $22,100 Worth of Elvers
April 12: Chapter 4 Municipal Shellfish Conservation Warden Revision. Rulemaking Adoption. Effective April 16, 2013
April 12: Chapter 34.10(B) Winter Flounder Limit Increase. Rulemaking Adoption. Effective April 16, 2013
April 12: Chapter 42.01(1)(C) Striped Bass Circle Hook Exemption. Rulemaking Adoption. Effective April 16, 2013
April 12: Chapter 45.01(E) and 45.05(1)(A) Shrimp Season 2013. Concurrent Regular R ulemaking Adoption. Effective April 16, 2013
April 12: Chapter 50.02 Spiny Dogfish Trip Limit Increase. Rulemaking Adoption. Effective April 16, 2013
April 10: Maine Schedules Hearing on American Eel Draft Addendum III
April 8: Stocking Scheduled for Salmon Smolts on the Piscataquis
April 8: Marine Patrol Summonses New Hampshire Man in Maine’s Largest Illegal Elver Possession Case
April 5: Sea Urchin Zone Council meeting Thursday, May 16 in Bangor; April 4 meeting minutes includes 2013-14 season recommendations
April 3: DMR Commissioner Hopeful After Meeting with Tribal Representatives
April 2: DMR Responds to Misinformation Regarding Elver Fishery and Passamaquoddy Tribe
April 1: Update on Passamaquoddy Elver Issue
March 22: 25 Additional Eligible Elver Licensees Named Pursuant to LD 451
March 22: Chapter 8.10(C)(3) Elver Dealer Reporting Requirements. Emergency rulemaking effective Monday March 25, 2013
March 18: Notice - Dealer License Applications will not be mailed; please renew on-line here
March 11: Maine Lobster Fishery Awarded Prestigious International Certification
March 8: Shrimp Season Specifications Updates
March 8: Two DMR Officials Receive Awards from Maine Lobstermen’s Association
March 5: 2012 Landings Increase 10 Percent Over 2011, Value Increases by 20 Percent
January 4, 2013: ACCSP soliciting opinions from commercial and recreational harvesters and dealers on electronic reporting
News from NMFS for federal permit holders
News from NMFS Northeast Regional Office
News from NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center
News from ASMFC Press Releases from ASMFC

The Maine Dept. of Marine Resources was established to conserve and develop marine and estuarine resources; to conduct and sponsor scientific research; to promote and develop the Maine coastal fishing industries; to advise and cooperate with local, state, and federal officials concerning activities in coastal waters; and to implement, administer, and enforce the laws and regulations necessary for these purposes.

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