Maine Lobstermen
Notch
Conserve the resource.
Protect the future.
JOIN THE
BILLION EGG CHALLENGE
The Billion Egg Challenge is a statewide effort to protect 1 billion lobster eggs through the practice of V-notching egg-bearing female lobsters.
Maine lobstermen will compete on regional teams, tracking the V-notches they collect throughout the season and showcasing one of the fishery's most important conservation traditions.
Every notch helps protect approximately 10,000 eggs, proving that small actions can make a big impact for the future of Maine's lobster resource.
The public can get involved too! Support a team and get the chance to win Free Lobster for a Year!
Join a team or enter to win at www.billioneggchallenge.org
Downeast Tail Pinchers captain Jacob Knowles is kicking off the Billion Egg Challenge!
Maine lobstermen have a well-earned reputation for conscious stewardship of the lobster population. The long-term sustainability of the lobster fishery is a testament to Maine lobstermen. The Maine Lobstermen’s Association is dedicated to passing the trade on to the next generation and preserving Maine’s lobstering heritage.
No practice better speaks to the industry's ethic of conservation than
v-notching.
Why V-Notch?
Maine’s long-standing v-notching ethic is part of the fishery’s strong stewardship practice. Maine lobstermen take responsibility for the long-term health of the resource. By continuing this legacy and encouraging every harvester to do their part, we strengthen the future of the fishery and uphold the proud reputation of Maine lobstermen as stewards of the fishery.
Discover how Maine lobstermen have been practicing common-sense conservation for decades to sustain lobster populations and their way of life.
