Commercial fishing can be an incredibly lucrative industry. For those willing to brave the treacherous seas, spending hours and days away from home, the spoils can be significant. Of course, some species will command a higher dollar than others, and knowing your market demand is essential to operating a profitable business. In some areas of…
Do you have a passion for fishing? Is your ideal day spent out on the water, angling with your friends or loved ones? If so, you may be thinking about turning your pastime into a career. Commercial fishing can be lucrative if demanding work. A multi-billion dollar global industry, the demand for fresh seafood is…
For fishermen and fisher business owners, obtaining a commercial fishing permit is a crucial part of their profession. But, with constantly changing rules and regulations, it’s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest permit requirements and policies. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of understanding commercial fishing permit regulations to help you stay…
Does managing your Commercial Fishing Permits feel like it takes up far, far more of your time than it should? Does the process of renewing your licenses seem like it should take a few minutes and not a few hours? These are just some of the driving factors behind why we started our permits center…
Here at the Federal Commercial Fishing Permit Center, we want to make sure we can help you through the process of getting a commercial fishing permit in Maine easily and conveniently. Maine Marine Dealer and Harvester Licenses There are many different kinds of licenses granted to people and entities looking to commercially fish in Maine….
Are you thinking about beginning a commercial fishing business? Before you start assembling a crew or packing up your boat, you will want to gain an understanding of commercial fishing permits. The Alaskan coastline and interior waters are bountiful when it comes to sellable seafood, but to keep your business operating legally, getting the right…
If fishing is more than just a passion and you have made it your business, you understand that there are rules and regulations to be adhered to. For the ongoing viability of your commercial fishing operation, making sure you are in compliance with state and federal laws is paramount. To keep your sales up, you…
Considering a Career in Commercial Fishing? Are you prepared to give up your monotonous nine-to-five office job and live a life on the water? Commercial fishing has the potential to become a great career, but it is also one of the most hard-working professions. Such work calls for strong bodies, an iron will, and at…
Have you lost or otherwise misplaced a federal commercial fishing permit and want an easier way to get a new one? Has it felt like the entire commercial fishing permit process, from the beginning to the end, has become way too difficult? We understand that when you need a permit replaced, you need it replaced…
It is not simple to manage a commercial fishing business. You can end up buried under a sea of paperwork instead of navigating the water yourself with your crew. As a business owner, you may as well be tasked with lots of responsibilities. A crew to look after, a payroll to manage, equipment to be in…