West Coast Salmon Stocks Show Improvement but Will Continue to Constrain Seasons
Salmon fishery managers have had a tough time developing seasons the past few years due to several stocks not meeting their escapement goals and low forecasts for some stocks. This year is no different.
Scientists, fishermen, managers and tribes spent hours working on proposals this week during the Pacific Fishery Management Council meeting. Managers design three season alternatives for public review; the Council chooses a final alternative in April. Last year the meeting was held in person in Rohnert Park, Calif., immediately before states began closing down and...
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