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June 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM

REMINDER: Lobster Zone C Council Meeting to be Held Monday, June 16, 2025

REMINDER: Lobster Zone C Council Meeting to be Held Monday, June 16, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Reminder the next Lobster Zone C Council Meeting will be held on Monday, June 16th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held In-Person at the Stonington Tow…

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June 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM

USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training Available June 17 and July 1 in Bucksport

USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training Available June 17 and July 1 in Bucksport Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. McMillan Offshore Survival Training is offering the following USCG Approved F/V Drill Conductor Training: June 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Buckspor…

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June 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Notice to Fishermen: Please Avoid Passive Acoustic Monitoring Buffer Zones

Notice to Fishermen: Please Avoid Passive Acoustic Monitoring Buffer Zones Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DMR is currently conducting archival passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) at 27 sites across the Gulf of Maine (GoM). At each site, there is an archival PAM moor…

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June 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM

HOLD THE DATE: Lobster Zone C Council Meeting to be Held Monday, June 16, 2025

HOLD THE DATE: Lobster Zone C Council Meeting to be Held Monday, June 16, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Please hold the date for the next Lobster Zone C Council Meeting to be held on Monday, June 16th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held In-Person at…

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May 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Maine Marine Patrol Encourages Boating Safety Ahead of Memorial Day

Maine Marine Patrol Encourages Boating Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Augusta – As Memorial Day and the unofficial start of the summer recreational boating season draws near, the Maine Marine Patrol wants to remind recreational boaters…

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May 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM

Maine Department of Marine Resources Recreational Saltwater Fishing Newsletter Spring 2025

Maine Department of Marine Resources Recreational Saltwater Fishing Newsletter Spring 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear anglers, Over the course of the past year, you may have been approached in person or by phone/email by Maine Department of Marine Resourc…

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May 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Statement from Commissioner Wilson Regarding Lobster Industry Survey

Statement from Commissioner Wilson Regarding Lobster Industry Survey Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Yesterday, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) voted to repeal the gauge and vent size changes originally adopted in Addendum XXVII. ASMFC’s pre…

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May 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM

ASMFC 2025 Spring Meeting Supplemental Materials Now Available

ASMFC 2025 Spring Meeting Supplemental Materials Now Available Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following press release is being shared on behalf of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 30, 2025 PRESS CONTACT, TINA BERGER…

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April 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Final Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish-Halibut 2025

Final Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish-Halibut 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Attention Atlantic Halibut Tag Holders The final rulemaking of Chapter 34 Groundfish has published. Attached to this notice are the Chapter 34 rulemaking package and the 2025 Halib…

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April 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Final Rulemaking: Chapter 42 Striped Bass

Final Rulemaking: Chapter 42 Striped Bass Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Attention Striped Bass Anglers The final rulemaking for Chapter 42 Striped Bass has published. Attached is a copy of the notice of rulemaking adoption for Chapter 42, which incorporates a mod…

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April 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM

NEFMC to Hold Four-Day Meeting, April 14-17

NEFMC to Hold Four-Day Meeting, April 14-17 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following notice is shared on behalf of the New England Fisheries Management Council" The New England Fishery Management Council will hold a four-day meeting from Monday, April 14 throu…

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April 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Fishing Partnership Support Services Safety Trainings Available

Fishing Partnership Support Services Safety Trainings Available Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following notice of safety trainings if provided on behalf of Fishing Partnership Support Services: FIRST AID & CPR APRIL 15 | GREAT CRANBERRY ISLAND, ME APRIL…

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April 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Notice to Harvesters: Maine-New Hampshire Inshore Trawl Survey to Begin April 28th

Notice to Harvesters: Maine-New Hampshire Inshore Trawl Survey to Begin April 28th Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Spring ME-NH trawl survey conducted by the State of Maine, Department of Marine Resources is scheduled to start April 28th, 2025, sampling between…

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April 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM

REMINDER: Public Hearing Tomorrow on Draft Addendum XXXII Which Considers Repealing Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII

REMINDER: Public Hearing Tomorrow on Draft Addendum XXXII Which Considers Repealing Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following press release is shared on behalf of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission …

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April 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM

American Lobster Board Releases Draft Addendum XXXII for Public Comment: Draft Addendum Considers Repealing Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII

American Lobster Board Releases Draft Addendum XXXII for Public Comment: Draft Addendum Considers Repealing Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following press release is shared on behalf of the Atlantic States Mari…

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March 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Expired Marine Flare Disposal Day - April 12, 2025

Expired Marine Flare Disposal Day - April 12, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.   Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address …

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March 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM

REMINDER: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025

REMINDER: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Reminder the date for the next Lobster Zone B Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held In-Person at …

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March 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM

American Lobster Board Approves for Public Comment Draft Addendum XXXII to Repeal Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII

American Lobster Board Approves for Public Comment Draft Addendum XXXII to Repeal Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The following press release is being shared on behalf of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissi…

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March 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM

REMINDER: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025

REMINDER: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Reminder the date for the next Lobster Zone B Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held In-Person at …

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February 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Notice to all Federal Scallop interested parties:  The New England Fishery Management Council is seeking input for the developmen…

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February 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Regional Ventless Trap Program: Seeking Industry Participants

Regional Ventless Trap Program: Seeking Industry Participants Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Department of Marine Resources, in cooperation with the Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation, seeks two industry participants for the Regional Ventless Trap Program throug…

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February 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Public Hearings Reminder: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 42 - Striped Bass

Public Hearings Reminder: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 42 - Striped Bass Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Department of Marine Resources announces proposed rulemaking: Chapter 42 Striped Bass. Brief Summary: This regulation proposes expanding the speci…

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February 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Public Hearings Reminder: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut

Public Hearings Reminder: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Department of Marine Resources announces proposed rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut Measures. Brief Summary: This proposed regulat…

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February 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Notice to all Federal Scallop interested parties:  The New England Fishery Management Council is seeking input for the developmen…

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February 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Reminder: ASMFC Public Scoping Hearings on Recreational Sector Separation and Data Collection Amendment

Reminder: ASMFC Public Scoping Hearings on Recreational Sector Separation and Data Collection Amendment Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. SCOPING FOR THE RECREATIONHAL SECTOR SEPARATION AND DATA COLLECTION AMENDMENT The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (AS…

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February 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session

FEDERAL SCALLOPS: February 27th at Maine Fishermen's Forum; Scallop Strategic Plan Visioning Session Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Notice to all Federal Scallop interested parties:  The New England Fishery Management Council is seeking input for the developmen…

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February 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM

UPDATE: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025

UPDATE: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Please be advised that the Lobster Zone B Council Meeting that was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, February 19th has been rescheduled.  The new date for t…

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February 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Department of Marine Resources announces proposed rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish - Halibut Measures. Brief Summary: This proposed regulation seeks to align expecte…

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February 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 42 - Striped Bass

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Chapter 42 - Striped Bass Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Department of Marine Resources announces proposed rulemaking: Chapter 42 Striped Bass. Brief Summary: This regulation proposes expanding the special hook and release season…

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February 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Reminder: Public Hearings on ASMFC Northern Shrimp Draft Amendment 4

Reminder: Public Hearings on ASMFC Northern Shrimp Draft Amendment 4 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Reminder to Northern Shrimp Stakeholders, ASMFC Northern Shrimp Draft Amendment 4 public hearings begin next Tuesday, February 18, to hear public comment. The Draft…

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February 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM

HOLD THE DATE: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, February 19, 2025

HOLD THE DATE: Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be Held Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Please hold the date for the next Lobster Zone B Council Meeting to be held Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held I…

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February 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM

ASMFC Public Scoping Hearings on Recreational Sector Separation and Data Collection Amendment

ASMFC Public Scoping Hearings on Recreational Sector Separation and Data Collection Amendment Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. SCOPING FOR THE RECREATIONHAL SECTOR SEPARATION AND DATA COLLECTION AMENDMENT The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), alon…

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January 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM

REMINDER: Lobster Zone F Council Meeting to be Held Monday, January 27, 2025

REMINDER: Lobster Zone F Council Meeting to be Held Monday, January 27, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.   Reminder the date for the next Lobster Zone F Council Meeting will be held on Monday, January 27th, 2025 at 4:00 PM.  This meeting will be held In-Person …

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January 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM

Message from DMR Commissioner to Lobstermen: Move Gear from Jeffreys Ledge to Avoid Entanglement Potential

Message from DMR Commissioner to Lobstermen: Move Gear from Jeffreys Ledge to Avoid Entanglement Potential Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Seventy-five endangered North Atlantic right whales have been seen this week just off the western edge of Jeffreys Ledge.  I a…

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January 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Public Hearings on ASMFC Northern Shrimp Draft Amendment 4

Public Hearings on ASMFC Northern Shrimp Draft Amendment 4 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Hello Northern Shrimp Stakeholders The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Northern Shrimp Section approved for public comment Draft Amendment 4 to the Interstate …

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January 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM

HOLD THE DATE: Lobster Zone F Council Meeting to be Held Monday, January 27, 2025

HOLD THE DATE: Lobster Zone F Council Meeting to be Held Monday, January 27, 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.   Please hold the date for the next Lobster Zone F Council Meeting to be held on Monday, January 27th, 2025 at 4:00 PM.  This meeting will be held In-P…

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January 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM

SCALLOPS: Cobscook Survey Results Summary

SCALLOPS: Cobscook Survey Results Summary Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Good morning,  DMR Science staff completed the first in-season survey for Cobscook this past weekend, January 4 through 6. Data have been analyzed and two summary figures are presented below…

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January 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Reminder: Halibut Industry 2025 Management Webinar (Monday)

Reminder: Halibut Industry 2025 Management Webinar (Monday) Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Halibut Industry Fishing Year 2025 Management Webinar The Maine DMR will be holding a webinar Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00p.m to discuss potential 2025 Atlantic halibut …

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January 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Notice: Public Hearings on ASMFC Recreational Measures Setting Process Addenda

Notice: Public Hearings on ASMFC Recreational Measures Setting Process Addenda Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ASMFC Public Hearings on Recreational Measures Setting Process Public hearings have been scheduled to gather input on changes to the process for setting…

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December 31, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Notice: Halibut Industry 2025 Management Webinar

Notice: Halibut Industry 2025 Management Webinar Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Halibut Industry Fishing Year 2025 Management Webinar The Maine DMR will be holding a webinar Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00p.m to discuss potential 2025 Atlantic halibut management …

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December 31, 2024 at 1:55 PM

REMINDER: Update Regarding Changes to DMR Notifications

REMINDER: Update Regarding Changes to DMR Notifications Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear Department of Marine Resources Notification Recipient, As a reminder, because we've been notified by the Maine Office of Information Technology (OIT) of extraordinarily hig…

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December 20, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Update Regarding Changes to DMR Notifications

Update Regarding Changes to DMR Notifications Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear Department of Marine Resources Notification Recipient, Because we've recently been notified by the Maine Office of Information Technology (OIT) of extraordinarily high fees for sendi…

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December 11, 2024 at 4:09 PM

SCALLOPS: Look out for tagged scallops! Keep the shells!

SCALLOPS: Look out for tagged scallops! Keep the shells! Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Good afternoon,  There are tagged scallops in Jericho Bay this season that may be either drag or dive caught. See charts below. If you catch a legal sized tagged scallop: Sh…

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December 9, 2024 at 6:44 PM

2025 Halibut Fishing License and Tags Available for Purchase

2025 Halibut Fishing License and Tags Available for Purchase Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Hello Halibut Harvesters The 2025 Commercial Halibut Fishing License and halibut tags, for both the commercial and recreational fisheries, are now available for purchase th…

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December 5, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Reminder: DMR Striped Bass Webinar December 10 at 6PM

Reminder: DMR Striped Bass Webinar December 10 at 6PM Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Striped Bass Stakeholders The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has scheduled a Striped Bass Board meeting on December 16 to consider Board action. This is in response t…

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November 22, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Notification of Work: Isle au Haut Fiber Optic Cable New Installation

Notification of Work: Isle au Haut Fiber Optic Cable New Installation Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Good afternoon,  The Department of Marine Resources is sharing notification of the installation of the Isle au Haut Fiber Optic Cable.  This subsea fiber optic ca…

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November 12, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Info on Striped Bass Dec. Board Meeting, Dec 10 DMR Webinar

Info on Striped Bass Dec. Board Meeting, Dec 10 DMR Webinar Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Striped Bass Stakeholders The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has scheduled a Striped Bass Board meeting on December 16 to consider Board action. This is in resp…

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November 8, 2024 at 9:56 PM

2024-2025 Scallop Season - Online Materials Available

2024-2025 Scallop Season - Online Materials Available Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Good afternoon,  The DMR Advisory Council has reviewed and approved the proposed rulemaking for Chapter 11 Scallops, setting the 2024-2025 season. This notice is to inform harves…

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November 1, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Atlantic Halibut 2025 license and tags for state waters

Atlantic Halibut 2025 license and tags for state waters Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Halibut Harvesters, This notice is to let you know that ME DMR is delaying the issuance of 2025 halibut licenses and tags until the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC…

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October 31, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Lobster Trap Auction Begins Monday, November 4

Lobster Trap Auction Begins Monday, November 4 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The Maine Department of Marine Resources is holding an auction for 422 lobster traps. The items for bid include eight lots of 50 traps, and one lot of 22 traps. Traps are in a variety of…

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