SEAWEAD - Applying Wildlife Habitat Studies in Southeast Alaska

Catch a huge, barn door-sized halibut in the Gustavus area—and release it—and you could win a fishing trip package worth over $2,500.  June 1, 2008, marks the first day of the inaugural year of the Halibut Breeders Cup, an event put on by local charter fisherman, innkeepers, and other businesses to support folks that decide to throw back the big ones.  The biggest fish are females full of eggs, and are important to the long term health of the fishery.  SEAWEAD is providing management and technical support to the derby.  It runs through September 31, 2008.

Visit the Gustavus Halibut Breeders Cup blogspot to learn more.