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FISHEEIES OF THE NEW ENGLAND STATES. 



Gill nets. — Gill nets are used both in the shore and vessel fisheries, 

 the total catch by them in 1905 being 3,216,802 pounds, valued at 

 $84,032. The most important species taken were herring, mackerel, 

 cod, and shad. 



Statement, by Counties, of the Yield of the Gill-Net Fisheries of Maine 



IN 1905. 



