fishing (hobby) – Page 17 – The Portland Press Herald

Fishermen, regulators to discuss future of Gulf of Maine scallop fishery

by PATRICK WHITTLE The Associated Press April 18, 2016April 18, 2016

One issue is ‘two different sets of rules’ for different classes of fishing boats.

The wild and native fish are a vital natural resource that provide an economic boost to the state.

Temperatures might put a dent in the catch, but spring anglers are on the open water weeks earlier than normal, and simply loving it.

by The Associated Press April 16, 2016April 19, 2016

The New England Fishery Management Council plans a public meeting.

by WAYNE PARRY The Associated Press April 15, 2016April 16, 2016

Some traps continue ‘ghost fishing’ long after fishermen are gone, and pose a threat to navigation.

by HOLLY RAMER The Associated Press April 14, 2016April 14, 2016

Bill Mook believes his cultivating process could eventually work for species like scallops and lobsters.

by Alan Caron April 10, 2016November 30, 2016

A northern New England loon’s malaria death should spur Maine to once again prioritize investing in clean energy.

by Philip Halliwell Special to the Telegram April 10, 2016April 8, 2016

Kennebunk can restore a vital piece of the ecosystem by removing three dams that produce very little electricity.