Concerns over handling of salmon off Kitimat

The mad dash for Pink Salmon in north coast waters is leaving a trail of dead and dying chum salmon in its wake according to some observers of the north coast salmon fishery.

Concerns have been raised over the discarding of chum off the coast of Kitimat, with a number of boats reported to not be following the proper procedures in place for this salmon season concerning the depleted stocks of chum.

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