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DMR Alternative Gear Request Form

First and Last Name

Maine Fishing License Number

Type(s) of Gear Fished

Trap/Pot

Gillnet

Both

Vessel Name

Hull Number

Federal Permit Number (if applicable)

Operator Permit Number (if applicable)

Phone

Email

Preferred mode of contact

Phone

Email

Do you actively fish in State or Federal waters, or both?

State

Federal

Both

How many traps are typically on a trawl (select all that apply, if applicable)?

1-5

5-10

10-15

20-25

25+

Other

What type of retrieval gear are you interested in testing?

Lift Bag/Acoustic Release (On-Demand)

Stowed Rope/Acoustic Release (On-Demand)

Stowed Rope/Timed Release

Stowed Rope/Spring Release

Not Sure

Please list the Lobster Management Zone where you would prefer to test gear.

Are you willing to carry a Maine Innovative Gear Library (MIGL) representative onboard for gear trainings?

Yes

No

Do you understand that DMR will require those who borrow from our library to provide data to us (release time, success/failure, etc.) on DMR-supplied data sheets so that we can assess the gear?

Yes

No

Do you understand that you will be asked to sign a liability waiver to participate in testing?

Yes

No

Do you have a current US Coast Guard Dockside Safety Exam Decal?

Yes

No

If you answered Yes to the above question, please provide the number and expiration date on the Dockside Safety Exam decal.