April 2015 Volume 20, No. 4
All photos Fishermen’s Voice
Forum auctioneer Dennis Damon driving up the price of Forum coffee mugs. Prices settled in at $100 each. The mugs brought in about $2,000 for the Forum scholarship fund.
“The Mug” in question. Jenny Bichrest, Purseline Bait, had these made as a scholarship fundraiser. They were going slow at her show booth but took off when she sent a few cases to the auction.
Editorial – On the 40th Anniversary
Dr. Brian Rothschild Appointed Hjort Scholar
Elver Quota Reductions Aim for Future Sustainability
Eastern Maine Skippers Program Students Present at Fishermen’s Forum
2014 “An Awesome Year” for Lobster Fishermen
Statistical Weakness of NMFS Groundfish Surveys Criticized
“New-shells” Starred in Marketing Initiative
Letter – Salmon Debris Comes Ashore In Nova Scotia
Building a Wooden Lobster Boat, John’s Bay Boat Company, Part II
Vertical Lines–Whale Rules Comment Deadline
Right Whale Habitat Protection Proposed for Entire Gulf of Maine
Lobstermen’s Town Meeting Covers Ocean Health
Maine Lobster Boat Racing Association Meeting
Capt. Mark East’s Advice to the Careworn, Confused, Lovelorn and Other Outdoor People
Lee Wilbur – Well-Thumbed Cards