BFT REGS CHANGE FOR JANUARY

[FLATLINER]

FYI!


Nmfs bft change just an fyi
DEAR MID ATLANTIC NACO MEMBER,

BLUE FIN TUNA
NMFS has determined the the Atlantic tunas General category daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit should be adjusted for the month of January 2010, based on the consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. This action applies to Atlantic Tunas General category permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species Charter/Headboat category permitted vessels (when fishingcomercially for BFT)

Therefore, NMFS increases the General category retention limit from the default limit to two large medium or giant BFT, measuring 73 inches CFL or greater, per vessel per day/trip, effective January 1, 2010, through January 31, 2010. Regardless of the duration of a fishing trip, the daily retention limit applies upon landing. For example, whether a vessel fishing under the General category limit takes a two-day trip or makes two trips in one day, the daily limit of two fish may not be exceeded upon landing. This General category retention limit is effective in all areas, except for the Gulf of Mexico, and applies to those vessels permitted in the General category as well as to those HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels fishing commercially for BFT.

[WAHOONBOX]

HELL ...I ONLY WANTED ONE PERIOD FOR JANUARY...

[FLATLINER]

Yep. They can set the limit to 30 a day, if they aint there, people will never reach the limit.