Traditional Wiers Fisherman Are Forced Change Ways
376777 09: Steve Young, left, and Ernie Eldredge clean the days catch at a weirs fish trap August 22, 2000 in Nantucket Sound in Chatham MA. Eldredge owns one of the last remaining weirs fishing companies on Cape Cod. Weirs fisherman do not use bait, instead relying on tides and well placed nets. Government regulations and depleted fish stock have forced many weirs fisherman out of business. There are only 4 wiers traps left on Cape Cod. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Newsmakers)
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