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Title: MA13 closed
Post by: metlhead on May 14, 2024, 03:56:10 PM: Another convenient closure cuz paid employees can't get their work done on time? The unrestricted spring fishery has once again gained popularity and hasn't gone unnoticed by those in charge. Anyone have any real science and numbers to validate their lies?
Title: Re: MA13 closed
Post by: JBG on May 14, 2024, 05:34:48 PM: Quote from: metlhead on May 14, 2024, 03:56:10 PM
Another convenient closure cuz paid employees can't get their work done on time? The unrestricted spring fishery has once again gained popularity and hasn't gone unnoticed by those in charge. Anyone have any real science and numbers to validate their lies?

Effective date: May 15, 2024, until further notice.

Species affected: Salmon

Location: Marine Area 13 (South Puget Sound).

Rule: Salmon fishing closed.

Reason for action: Pre-existing Endangered Species Act (ESA) coverage for the effects of Puget Sound salmon fisheries expires on May 15, 2024. Federal ESA consultations on 2024-25 Puget Sound salmon fisheries are ongoing but are unlikely to be completed by May 15. Marine Area 13 salmon fisheries are known to intercept listed Chinook in the May period. Accordingly, Marine Area 13 will temporarily close for salmon fishing starting May 15, 2024. Salmon fisheries in Marine Area 13 will re-open when ESA authorization is received for the proposed 2024-25 Puget Sound salmon fishing package.

This closure is expected to be short in duration, as federal ESA review of this year’s salmon fisheries is anticipated to be complete within the next several days.

Information contact: Fish Program, 360-902-2700
Title: Re: MA13 closed
Post by: WSU on May 14, 2024, 05:41:48 PM: Wdfw does annual esa permitting because they and the tribes can’t get it together to do a long term plan. They don’t get the annual process done to keep ma 13 open even though there is little to no esa impact. They just don’t have the authorization yet.
Title: Re: MA13 closed
Post by: trophyhunt on May 14, 2024, 06:42:27 PM: Hopefully the fish all run to area 11 and there is a June opener!!
Title: Re: MA13 closed
Post by: Jake Dogfish on May 21, 2024, 04:54:29 PM: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/emergency-rules/marine-area-13-open-salmon-fishing-2024-05
Didn’t take too long. :tup:
Title: Re: MA13 closed
Post by: bigdub257 on May 21, 2024, 07:15:04 PM: Good news that they re-opened 13!
Also, area 11 opens June 5 Wednesday thru Saturday.
Title: Re: MA13 closed
Post by: trophyhunt on May 21, 2024, 09:23:22 PM: Quote from: bigdub257 on May 21, 2024, 07:15:04 PM
Good news!
Area 11 opens June 5 Wednesday thru Saturday.
damn, that sucks. Was hoping June 1, leave for Italy on the 5th.
Title: Re: MA13 closed
Post by: Griiz on May 22, 2024, 07:03:04 AM: I believe they reopened area 13.