PVOA

The Petersburg Fish and Game Advisory Committee

will meet Saturday, January 28th at 9:00 A.M.

In the city council chambers

Finfish proposals #241 to #344 will be discussed 

Staff recommendations for all areas EXCEPT Canada who took an extra 405,000 pounds due to bycatch issues in Alaska and uncertainty with IPHC models.

Recommendations are below and attached in PDF format.

SEASON dates:

March 17^th to November 7^th 

Regulatory proposals:

Charter halibut area 2C reverse slot limit (U45 inch fish or O68 inch fish): PASSED

Bycatch continued to dominate the meeting, Commissioners expressed interest in continuing to highlight bycatch issues and work with appropriate agencies to address the issue.

IPHC staff to work on mortality estimates for all recreational harvest of released halibut.

IPHC staff will review the slow-up full-down policy for next year.

IPHC staff will evaluate a maximum size limit for the charter halibut fleet in 2C.

2013 meeting, VICTORIA BC January 21^st to 25^th 2013.

2014 meeting, SEATTLE WA January 20^th to 24^th 2014.

The 2012  IPHC annual meeting is in Anchorage Jan 23-27 at the Hilton. 

The meeting schedule is here http://iphc.int/meetings-and-events/20-meetings/252--am2012sched.html

If you can attend in person, the following are available:   The Historic Anchorage Hotel is offering a rate of $92 (includes breakfast), (800) 544-0988 (adjacent to Hilton); mention Halibut Coalition.  For the Hilton, please identify yourself as attending the International Pacific Halibut Commission Annual Meeting (Group Code=IPHC) to receive the special rate and ensure room availability. For reservations please call (907) 265‑7040 or visit the Hilton's IPHC reservation page.

If you are not able to attend in person, you can listen in to certain public sessions via webcast.

Check the schedule and register here: http://iphc.int/meetings-and-events/20-meetings/255-webinarreg.html

The 2012 "Blue Book" is here http://iphc.int/publications/bluebooks/IPHC_Bluebook_2012.pdf

The Petersburg Fish and Game Advisory Committee is having elections and meeting on January 21, 2012 at the Petersburg City Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m. There are up to 15 seats open for election/re-election. Anyone interested in serving on this committee is encouraged to attend.  Following elections, the Petersburg AC will be discussing upcoming Board of Fisheries Southeast Finfish issues.  If you are interested in any of the issues on the table you are highly encouraged to attend this meeting. As always, this meeting is open to the public.

The Petersburg Fish and Game Advisory Committee is a collection of community members from all user groups that come together and discuss fish and game issues and recommend changes to current regulations. They also represent their community before the Board of Fisheries and Board of Game at board meetings.

Notice of Second Meeting:

The Petersburg Fish and Game Advisory Committee is having a second meeting on January 22, 2012 at the Petersburg City Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m. The Petersburg AC will continue with their discussion of upcoming Board of Fisheries Southeast Finfish issues.  If you are interested in any of the issues on the table you are highly encouraged to attend this meeting. As always, this meeting is open to the public.

For more information you may contact Shannon Stone, ADF&G Regional Coordinator – 723.5685

•           We will do our best to provide teleconference services for anyone who is unable to physically attend the meetings, but may be able to call in. Please call or email Shannon Stone for further information regarding teleconference services.

Shannon Stone

Publications Specialist II

Boards Support Section

Alaska Department of Fish and Game

907.465.6097

907.465.6094 (fax)

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