Maine lobster catch-size rule change withdrawn
A controversial proposal to increase the minimum catch size limits for Maine lobster has been withdrawn.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 Marine Resources withdrew a proposed rule to increase the minimum size requirements for lobsters to be caught in Maine on Thursday.
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 the minimum catch size from 3 1/4 inches to 3 5/16 inches.
Heated Augusta meeting sees Maine rejecting lobster gauge increase
Maine’s refusal to comply with the regulation does not come without potential consequences. Lobstermen said it's worth the risk.
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 warming waters off New England. The regulators were looking to institute a new rule that fishermen need to abide by a larger minimum size for the lobsters they trap.
Maine lobstermen to voice concerns over new size regulations at public hearing
The lobster industry is an economic driver in the state and some Maine lobstermen worry the industry will sink with new regulations that would change the minimum size of a lobster harvested by fractions of an inch, from 3 and 1/4 inches to 3 and 5/16 inches. The rule is set to go into effect on July 1.
Maine regulators clash with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraw 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Regulators have withdrawn a proposal to increase the minimum size requirements for lobsters caught in Maine, a move praised by harvesters who said the change would give Canadian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 advantage.
Proposal to increase minimum size of lobsters caught in Maine withdrawn
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
Maine officials say noncompliance with regional lobster size standards could limit exports
The argument about Maine’s minimum lobster size got choppy at Thursday night’s Department of Marine Resources public hearing, DMR Commissioner Patrick Keliher got into a heate
Changes to minimum size rules for lobster catch withdrawn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.
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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 ...
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 ...