Charter Fishermen Sue Over Halibut Limits

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A court hearing in Washington, D.C. will deal with the issue of halibut catch limits in southeast Alaska.
The Charter Halibut Task Force lawsuit asks for an injunction over a rule that reduces the daily catch limit for anglers on charter boats. The hearing takes place Wednesday.
The limit drops from two to one fish a day.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the newly enforced rules are needed because charter fishing has grown in Southeast Alaska, but the number of halibut has decreased.

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