Charter operators sue over one-halibut limit
Ed Schoenfeld
JUNEAU, ALASKA (2009-05-27) Six Southeast charter fishing businesses are suing to block new halibut catch restrictions. A top fisheries official says the lawsuit could lead to a reduction in the number of halibut that can be caught in Southeast waters.
Click on "more" to hear earlier reports on this topic.
May 6, 2009: Listen to a report on the one-halibut limit being announced.
Additional earlier reports:
Jan. 14, 2009: Commercial and Charter concerns play out at IPHC
June 20, 2008: Charters to keep 2-fish limit for now
June 12, 2008: Federal judge halts one-fish halibut bag limit
Get more information:
Read NOAA Fisheries one-fish rule.
Connect to the Alaska Longline Fisherman's Association.
Link to the Charter Halibut Task Force.
Read more about NOAA Fisheries' halibut management.
Click on "more" to hear earlier reports on this topic.
May 6, 2009: Listen to a report on the one-halibut limit being announced.
Additional earlier reports:
Jan. 14, 2009: Commercial and Charter concerns play out at IPHC
June 20, 2008: Charters to keep 2-fish limit for now
June 12, 2008: Federal judge halts one-fish halibut bag limit
Get more information:
Read NOAA Fisheries one-fish rule.
Connect to the Alaska Longline Fisherman's Association.
Link to the Charter Halibut Task Force.
Read more about NOAA Fisheries' halibut management.
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