While NFC absolutely sees the need to protect and preserve Maine’s rare Arctic charr, and at any cost, Arctic charr are not native to Henderson Pond and therefore this would constitute an “introduction” not a “restoration” or “reintroduction.”…
Read MoreIf this change is allowed to go through, Region A and York County, and the anglers who fish the area, will lose 25% or ¼ of its State Heritage Fish waters in the swipe of a pen. We must ask ourselves why now and what is the rush?…
Read MoreWe feel strongly that a “no-cut” buffer of 100 feet along ponds and streams is not enough to preserve the ecological, aesthetic, and recreational integrity of the resource and property. This is especially true since most cuts experience at least some level of additional tree loss after the fact due to wind. A buffer of at least 200 feet would be prudent when you consider what is at risk…
Read MoreThe rules in place for lake trout allow one fish to be taken per day. Since we are trying to use lake trout to keep the smelt in check, it would be prudent to protect these fish with a catch-and-release regulation rather than use supplemental stocking which comes with a cost and a number of risks such as disease and parasites, accidental fish introductions, etc…
Read MoreThe following letter was in response to an inquiry I made as to why the Park Service was not holding Acadia to the same standard as other National Parks in regard to fisheries management...
Read MoreNew Hampshire Fish and Games refuses to allow NFC/TU to create, print, fund, post and maintain informational signs on formally designated and specially managed Wild Trout Management Waters…
Read MoreWhile NFC does not support the use of hatcheries to supply fish for recreational fishing, we do not actively oppose them.
Read MoreDocuments associated with the Maine State Heritage Fish sign initiative.
Read MoreLetter granting NFC volunteers free day access to the North Maine Woods to put State Heritage Fish signs up.
Read MoreMaine rare Arctic charr sign.
Read MoreMaine Heritage Brook Trout sign.
Read MoreA proposal to impose a 25" maximum length limit on brown trout in coastal waters to protect adult endangered Atlantic salmon...
Read MoreMaine NFC's testimony to the legislative State Heritage Fish working working group.
Read MoreA proposal to create signage for Maine State Heritage Fish waters.
Read MoreA proposal to remove endangered Atlantic salmon and rare Arctic charr from a fishing award program.
Read MoreMaine endangered Atlantic salmon sign.
Read MoreMaine NFC's letter to New Hampshire Fish & Game opposing the proposed use of bait on the Magalloway River.
Read MoreA proposal to add sea-run brook trout to an important web-based and print Department of Marine Resources angler information document.
Read MoreNew Hampshire NFC's letter to New Hampshire Fish & Game opposing the proposed use of bait on the Magalloway River.
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