Wayne Havener was born on November 17, 1929, and has always lived in Friendship.  His family has lived in Friendship for three generations, and he has three children and six grandchildren.  He served in the Coast Guard for three years and has been a lobsterman for 54 years.  His hobbies are reading and watching baseball games. 

Scope and Content Note
Wayne Havener discusses his boat, trap setting and hauling, and how lobstering has changed over the years. He mentions using a wooden boat named "Stephanie G," organizing his traps into different gangs, and using bait such as herring. Wayne emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices, measuring lobsters, and releasing those that are too large or have eggs. He shares a near-death experience where his leg got caught in a rope between traps. Wayne also mentions catching various types of fish in his traps and the impact of weather on his fishing. He sells his lobsters at the Friendship Lobster Co-op and talks about changes in prices and fishing seasons. Wayne enjoys being out on the water and catching lobsters but dislikes cleaning the boat. He and his family eat lobster around eight to ten times a year. Overall, Wayne Havener's interview provides insights into his lobstering career and his dedication to sustainable practices.