July 24, 1925 – Fishing banks now visited by vessels of Canada and the United States give promise of little increased production. The depletion of these banks is recognized by the two governments in their halibut treaty of May 31, 1924, providing for an annual closed season on the Pacific coast banks from November 15 to February 15. Halibut fishing is a joint enterprise between the vessel owner and his crew of fishermen. Certain items of cost are paid jointly while others are paid by one or the other according to agreement. The Pacific coast method is set forth in an agreement between the Fish...
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