Maine regulator clashes with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraws catch size rules
Regulators have withdrawn a proposal to increase the minimum size requirements for lobsters caught in Maine, a move praised by harvesters who said the change would give Canadian competitors an unfair ...
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 ...
Plan for stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped amid strong opposition from lobstermen
The regulators were looking to institute a new rule that fishermen need to abide by a larger minimum size for the lobsters ...
Maine lobster catch-size rule change withdrawn
Maine lobstermen use a gauge to measure each lobster’s carapace from eye socket to tail. Under current rules, those that are ...
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 risk.
Lobstermen relieved after officials scrap proposed change to harvest
The Maine Department of Marine Resources withdrew the proposal after dozens of lobstermen voiced concerns about the rule’s ...
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 ...
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Changes to minimum size rules for lobster catch withdrawn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.
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 ...