# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Bluefin Tuna Catch Limit Adjustments
> **Rule** · Adjustment of Angling and Charter/Headboat retention limits. · Published 2004-06-23 · Effective 2004-07-21 · 69 FR 34960
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-14231
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 34960
- **Publication date:** 2004-06-23
- **Effective date:** 2004-07-21
- **NOAA docket:** I.D. 061604A
## Abstract

NMFS adjusts the daily retention limit for the recreational fishery for Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the 2004 fishing year that began June 1, 2004, and ends May 31, 2005. Vessels permitted in the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling and the Atlantic HMS Charter/Headboat categories are eligible to land BFT under the BFT Angling category quota. The seasonal adjustments to the daily retention limit for BFT are specified in the DATES and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION sections of this document. This action is being taken to enhance recreational BFT fishing opportunities for all geographic areas.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/06/23/04-14231/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-bluefin-tuna-catch-limit-adjustments)
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