IPHC Sets Date for 'Special Session' on Extending Halibut Season to Feb. 2021 — in B.C. Only
SEATTLE — The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) will hold a four hour meeting on Thursday, September 17 to discuss a proposal to extend the fishing season in 2B, British Columbia, until February 20, 2021. The season would normally close on November 15, 2020.
The six-member panel made up of U.S. and Canadian Commissioners, will also hear a carryover provision allowing “10% of this year’s recreational TAC, if uncaught, to be added to the recreational TAC in 2021.” This proposal is also specific to ....
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