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Maine scallop fishermen to get ready for season amid cuts

November 12, 2015 — MACHIAS, Maine (AP) — Maine fishing regulators are meeting with scallop fishermen around the state as they get ready for the 2015-16 season amid some cutbacks.

The state approved a proposal to cut back the number of scalloping days in the southern scalloping zone from 70 to 60. The upcoming season begins in early December and ends in mid-April. It’s happening in a time of record high prices for Maine scallops, which are typically more expensive per pound than others.

Read the full story from the Associated Press at WCSH6

 

Maine Fishing Managers to Decide on Scalloping Fishing Cuts

October 19, 2015 — PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine fishery regulators are set to make a ruling on a plan to cut back the number of scallop fishing days.

The proposal would cut back the number of scallop fishing days in southern scalloping zone from 70 to 60.

The state advisory council charged with ruling on the proposal is scheduled to do so on Tuesday.

Read the full story from the Associated Press at News Radio WGAN

 

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