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- License Renewal and Application Frequently Asked Questions
- Questions about which license you need, contact the Maine Marine Patrol
- All other questions or issues regarding licensing or LEEDS: Email DMR licensing at licensing.dmr@maine.gov or call 624-6550, option 2
News and Notices
- : Menhaden Landings reported through 9:45 am on 7/15/2025
- : Notice to Lobster Industry from DMR Commissioner Regarding Important Survey
- : Marine Patrol Recovers Body from Kennebec River
- : Maine Marine Patrol Searching Kennebec River for Augusta Man
- : Marine Patrol Recovers the Body of Nova Scotia Man After Sailboat Runs Aground
Proposed, New, or Emergency Regulations
- Posted : Notice of Emergency Rulemaking-Chapter 36 Atlantic Herring; 2025 Season 1 Open Effective May 31, 2025
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rulemaking Adoption - Chapter 42 Striped Bass
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rulemaking Adoption - Chapter 34 Groundfish
Meetings and Events
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Hearing - Miss Madisyn, LLC
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Hearing - Nor'Easter Oyster Co.
- : Aquaculture Advisory Council : Aquaculture Advisory Council Meeting
- : Shellfish Advisory Council : Shellfish Advisory Council 2025 Quarter 3 meeting
Featured Links
- Love Nature? Help Us Count River Herring on the Pennamaquan River
- Clam/Shellfish Closures and Hotline: 1-800-232-4733
- Maine Marine Patrol Contacts
- DMR Tribal-State Collaboration Policy (PDF file, 80 KB)
- DMR Tribal-State Collaboration Agency Guidance (PDF file, 134 KB)
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