Operators of all
commercial salmon fishing gear types fishing in Puget Sound are encouraged
to attend a public hearing scheduled for August 21, 2007 in order for
testimony to be taken on an objection lobbied over the Chum targeted
pre-season schedule. Currently no seasonal openings will be affected
by the objection.
The Hearing will
be held in Olympia, Washington in the Natural Resources Building on
the 1st floor in room 172 from 1:30 until 4:30 pm on Tuesday August
21st. For driving directions contact (360) 902-2700.
Currently All Puget
Sound marine and freshwater areas are closed to all-citizen commercial
salmon fishing until further notice.
The 2007 Puget Sound
Commercial Salmon Regulation pamphlet was mailed the week of May 13th.
If you have not received a copy please contact (360) 902-2700 and ask
for a copy or check our web site where one may be downloaded at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/commregs/salregs.htm
A schedule of Fish Friendly workshops is also available at this web
address.
Fishers are reminded
that a Fish Friendly certification card will be required to participate
in any Area 7 or 7A commercial salmon fisheries. Contact Jeromy Jording
at (360) 902-2717 if you need to attend a workshop to get a card.
