date:Dec 25, 2012
iological catch at 1,780,000 pounds, which is less than the current annual catch limit of 1,830,000 pounds whole weight (pounds).
Annual Catch Targets
The Council established annual catch targets, which act as quotas for the commercial and recreational sectors. The catch target provides a buffer for management uncertainty, intended to keep landings less than the annual catch limits.
The commercial allocation is 27 per cent and the recreational allocation is 73 per cent of the allowable catch