[slabhunter]

Here is something to think about from the WDFW Commission meeting yesterday:

The Pacific Council's Highly Migratory Species Management Team just completed its first stock assesment and fishery evaluation (SAFE) document that is an annual report wich includes an update on the status of the stocks managed under the plan. For albacore tuna, there was an assessment done in 2004 wich indicates that, while the stock is fairly healthy, overfishing is occurring on a stockwide basis (i.e., the fisheries are catching higher amounts than what would yield a sustainable fishery over the long-term). The Pacific Council is currently exploring to what extent, if any, participation in the albacore fishery should be constrained.

assout:

 

[slabhunter]

Mark Mc,
Thanks for sharing your information. :applause:

At this point the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting legislaion that would require a state license for albacore fishing. So far, I've not yet heard of a daily limit. However, I'm sure that we'll see such a proposal in the not to distant future.

Regards,
Hans

 

[slabhunter]

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

I thought the Salty Dogs would like a "heads up".

Warmest regards,
Hans