HERRING IN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, ALASKA 
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3. That commercial fishing for herring, including bait fishing, by means of set 
and drift gill nets of mesh not less than 2% inches stretched measure between knots 
be permitted until December 15 of each calendar year. 
4. That the use of herring of over 10^ inches in total length, measured from the 
tip of the snout to the end of the tail fin, for reduction purposes be regarded as wanton 
waste under section 8 of the act of June 26, 1906. Any willful use or changes of gear, 
machinery, or handling so as to depreciate the value of herring as food shall be 
considered as an infringement of this regulation. 
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