Species covered in proposed rule • Marine Bottomfish
Rule to Change: Open Thursdays through Saturdays ONLY. No min. size. Daily limit 1. Retention of botomfish , except sablefish and Pacific cod , is prohibited with a halibut onboard. Season may close earlier if quota is attained. Season will re-open August 3(Friday-Sunday) until remaining quota is take
New Rule Proposal: Open May 1st to October 31st. Daily Limit 1. Anglers must possess a valid Catch Tag when fishing for halibut, and a properly notched Catch Tag when in possession of Halibut. Annual Limit of 5 Tags. Each Tag must be reported prior to obtaining an additional Catch Tag. Season may close early if Quota is exceeded.
Why the change is needed: With this change, one could enjoy the experience of halibut fishing at one's own leisure, instead of trying to jam it all in on particular weekends. The date-specific "season" is very unsafe. People go out in conditions they really shouldn't, because they think they have to.
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Submitted by: OCONNOR, RORY L — BELLINGHAM, WA
Date submitted: 04/27/2012
WDFW Rule Proposal Recommendation
Not Recommended for further consideration Reference ID: DFW459315
Reasons not recommended for further consideration
Pacific halibut, goes though the Pacific Fishery Management Council This proposal deals with Pacific Halibut. The Pacific Fishery Management Council, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the International Pacific Halibut Commission have the primary responsibility for regulating this fishery. For more information on this process, please call (360) 249-1202.
Your proposal will be provided to the manager(s) responsible for this species so that it can be considered during the appropriate rulemaking process.
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