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FISHERIES OF THE NEW ENGLAND STATES. 



Statement, by Counties, of the Catch with Dip Nets and Bag Nets in Maine 



IN 1905 — Continued. 



Statement, by Counties, op the Yield of the Fyke-Net Fisheries of Maine in 



1905. 



Statement, by Counties, of the Catch of Cunners in Gunner Traps in the 

 Shore Fisheries of Maine in 1905. 



MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. 



Lobsters. — The value of the lobster catch is more than two-fifths 

 the value of all the products combined, the fishery being carried on 

 at practically every locality along the coast. There has been a 

 decrease since 1902, however, of 3,144,630 pounds and $76,608 in 

 value, or 25 per cent and 7 per cent, respectively, owing to the dimin- 

 ishing supply. The entire catch was made in pots, of which there 

 has been a slight decrease in number since 1902. 



Herring. — In the catch of herring since 1902 there has been a 

 decrease of 97,418,166 pounds and $199,431, mainly in Washington 

 County. In 1902, 80 per cent of the state's entire catch of herring was 

 taken in this county, but in 1905 only 39 per cent. The herring are 

 utilized mainly in sardine canneries and smokehouses, and for salting 



