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In a last minute decision, Maine cancelled the Atlantic salmon
season scheduled to begin May 1.
The move to call off the season may be related to a pending decision
of the federal government whether to list the Penobscot, Kennebec
and Androscoggin Atlantic salmon runs as threatened or endangered.
For more: To keep track of breaking news on Atlantic salmon, use the Atlantic Salmon Federation's presence on Facebook. Log in, search for Atlantic Salmon Federation, and sign up as a fan. NB Premier Shawn Graham addressed Atlantic Salmon Conservationists at
ASF's Toronto Event Wed., Mar. 29, and noted ASF's commitment
to salmon conservation. The Toronto Dinner and other ASF events
support salmon conservation initiatives that include tracking
Atlantic salmon at sea, and the Greenland Agreement that reduces
harvest pressure on salmon. As part of the tracking research program, receivers are already being deployed in areas such as the Bay of Fundy, with preparations continuing for work in areas from the Miramichi to the Strait of Belle Isle. In Prince
Edward Island, an Atlantic salmon
study finding salmon runs have been greatly reduced in
the past decade has gained much attention. For one story, go
to: To see the study itself, you can go to:
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