Saltwater Fishing License Must Be Stopped!
January 20, 2009
*Update* Mar. 9, 2009 – Sen. Trahan offers alternative to salt water fishing license. Read more and sign a letter being sent to Joint Committee on Marine Resources.
Maine Senator David Trahan needs your help!!!!
On Thursday January 22nd, 1:30 p.m., in Legislative Council Chambers, 3rd floor of the State House, Sen. Trahan (R-Waldoboro) will testify on his Resolution to Congress expressing the Legislatures opposition to the adoption of a saltwater fishing license. The Resolution will reinforce state sovereignty rights, express support for responsible collection of information, but clearly state Maine’s total opposition to any salt water fishing license requirement. Read more
Maine Ice Fishing Report – Jan. 15, 2009
January 16, 2009
*Note* For a full color, complete with photos, copy of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Ice Fishing Report for January 15, 2009, click this link for download.
Region A – Southern Maine:
Ice conditions in southern Maine have continued to improve since Jan. 1st. Some of the smaller to medium sized ponds are covered in a blanket of ice 8 or more inches thick. Cold temperatures have thickened the ice on lakes that “buttoned up” early, but persistent winds have delayed ice formation on the region’s largest lakes, including Sebago. Read more
Maine Chevrolet Derby 2009 Features Two Ice Fishing Tournaments
January 16, 2009
The Maine Chevrolet Derby 2009 features two ice fishing tournaments this winter. The Sebago Lake Derby is set for February 21 and 22 and the State Wide Derby is scheduled for March 7 and 8.
The tournaments are open to adults and youngsters and subject to all ice fishing regulations as set by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Competitors may fish for togue, pickerel, pike and muskie. Says Maine IF&W fisheries biologist, John Boland, “ The Sebago Lake Rotary has always coordinated with Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to ensure their events are consistent with our fishery objectives. The derbies have been a wonderful success-encouraging families to take advantage of ice fishing and most importantly, raising money for charity.” Read more
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