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- Questions about which license you need, contact the Maine Marine Patrol
- All other questions or issues regarding licensing or LEEDS: Email DMR licensing at licensing.dmr@maine.gov or call 624-6550, option 2
News and Notices
- : Public Notice of Federal Consistency Review - Dredging Projects on Kennebunk River
- : Update to Fishermen Regarding Right Whales Near Jeffreys Ledge
- : Message from Commissioner Keliher: Industry Encouraged to Attend Meetings to Discuss Lobster Management
- : Jonesport Demonstration Day on Alternative Fishing Gear Postponed Until February 18 Due to Weather
- : DMR Solicitation of Public Comment Regarding the Dredge Project in Betsy Cove, Brooksville
Proposed, New, or Emergency Regulations
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal Chapter 34 Groundfish PUBLIC HEARINGS: March 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm; March 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm - COMMENT DEADLINE: March 17, 2025
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal Chapter 42 Striped Bass PUBLIC HEARINGS: March 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm; March 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm - COMMENT DEADLINE: March 17, 2025
- Posted : Notice of Emergency Rulemaking - Chapter 11.08, Targeted Closures: (14) West Vinalhaven Islands
Meetings and Events
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Hearing - Thomas Henninger
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Hearing - Summit Point LLC
- : Public Hearing, Regulations : Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut Measures
- : Public Hearing, Regulations : Chapter 42 Striped Bass
- : Public Hearing, Regulations : Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut Measures
Featured Links
- Love Nature? Help Us Count River Herring on the Pennamaquan River
- Clam/Shellfish Closures and Hotline: 1-800-232-4733
- Maine Marine Patrol Contacts
- DMR Tribal-State Collaboration Policy (PDF file, 80 KB)
- DMR Tribal-State Collaboration Agency Guidance (PDF file, 134 KB)
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