Three years ago, the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) began working with fishermen and local businesses to improve scallop management and give a voice to scallop fishermen on important regulatory issues. As a result, the … Continue reading
One of the hallmarks of Maine fishermen is their ability to put their hands to the many things needed to make a living in a hard landscape. That means having versatility both in terms of … Continue reading
The coast of Maine is dotted with fishing cooperatives. They may be in small harbors with just ten or twenty members, or larger businesses with 80-plus fishermen involved. Each is run by its members, for … Continue reading
First published in Landings, November, 2014. The regulations for the 2014-2015 scallop season have been set by the Department of Marine Resources and the state Scallop Advisory Council. Here is a summary of those regulations … Continue reading
First printed in Landings, September, 2014. Scallop season takes shape The state Department of Marine Resources, acceding to the wishes of the Scallop Advisory Council, has proposed that draggers and divers be allowed to fish … Continue reading
