March 28, 2024 — Maine lobstermen say they’re frustrated by a new round of rules and regulations in place up and down the coast.
Some are even deciding to quit.
Rules that took effect January 1 require lobstermen to make monthly reports detailing when, where and the number of lobsters caught each day, along with the number of traps in the water.
Some lobstermen have decided the paperwork, and more harsh future regulations, aren’t worth it.