IMPORTANT NOTE FROM SFI-BC & SVIAC Re: FISHING REGS

[chris73]

Couldn't have said it any better, tincan! My letter reads very similar.

 

[outoftowner]

Do you agree the SFAB process does not work? The first step to moving forward is letting go of the past

 

[outoftowner]

Sportie's have been so disorganized that without the support groups, DFO would have no problem closing it down.
In fact I'm sure they would prefer it closed.

Close it down and then What? There is ZERO enforcement. Like I said, I would fish regardless

 

[ILHG]

Do you agree the SFAB process does not work? The first step to moving forward is letting go of the past

I don’t know if any other country that has such a process? I think we are lucky to have involvement

 

[Derby]

Do you agree the SFAB process does not work? The first step to moving forward is letting go of the past[/QUOT


okay I'll bite..so we have now let 50 years plus of process go...so now what do we do??? yes ILHG I believe we are about the only country that does have this type of process & there is a whole lot of countries now study what we have or really wanting it so they can engage there governments......

 

[Prairie Locked]

Check your inboxes everyone.

The sky has fallen.

 

[searun]

I say we declare today as the National Day of Mourning for the death of the recreational fishery. I’m pouring a nice Scotch to mark the occasion

 

[Whitebuck]

?

 

[waveforest]

Checked my inbox...nothing there. Maybe you can relay the info on what areas will be closed and when

 

[Derby]

Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - General Information,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll,
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0428-Conservation Measures for Northern and Southern BC Chinook Salmon and Southern Resident Killer Whales
This notice provides information on planned conservation measures for Northern
and Southern BC Chinook Salmon and Southern Resident Killer Whales that will be
implemented beginning June 1, 2018.
Chinook Conservation Measures
To address Chinook conservation concerns, DFO is implementing a precautionary
25-35% reduction in exploitation rates for Chinook stocks of concern to support
conservation and promote rebuilding. These additional reductions are planned to
address conservation concerns for Nass River, Skeena River and many small wild
Chinook populations in Northern BC; and, all Fraser River Chinook populations
(including Spring 4(2), Spring 5(2), Summer 5(2), Summer 4(1) and Fall 4(1)
populations) in Southern BC.
Additional Northern BC Chinook management measures are outlined below, followed
by additional Southern BC Chinook management measures.
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Northern Commercial Fisheries
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Area F Troll – opening of AABM Chinook fishery delay to July 10 in addition to
boundary changes. Refer to the subsequent Fishery Notice for details.
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Northern Recreational Fisheries
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Please note that possession limits for Chinook Salmon are twice the daily limit.
The recreational daily limits of Chinook Salmon are being reduced in North
Coast tidal waters as follows:
Haida Gwaii:
Effective June 1, 2018 to July 9, 2018, the daily limit is one (1) Chinook per
day in Areas 1, 2, 142, and that portion of Area 101 west of 131 degrees 40.0
minutes West longitude
North Coast:
Effective June 1, 2018 to June 15, 2018, the daily limit is one (1) Chinook per
day in Areas 3 to 5, 103 to 105, Subarea 102-1, and that portion of Area 101
east of 131 degrees 40.0 minutes West longitude

Effective June 16, 2018 to July 9, 2018, there is zero (0) retention of Chinook
Salmon in Areas 3 to 5, 103 to 105, Subarea 102-1, and that portion of Area 101
east of 131 degrees 40.0 minutes West longitude
Effective July 10, 2018 to July 31, 2018, the daily limit is one (1) Chinook
per day in Areas 3 to 5, 103 to 105, Subarea 102-1, and that portion of Area
101 east of 131 degrees 40.0 minutes West longitude
Effective June 1, 2018 to July 31, 2018 the daily limit is one (1) Chinook per
day in Areas 6 and 106
Variation Order Number: 2018-RFQ-0307
Management measures for northern BC non-tidal waters were previously announced
in FN0372 issued May 8, 2018.
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Southern BC Commercial Fisheries
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Area G Troll:
There is no commercial fishery for AABM Chinook in June or July.
Area B Seine and Area H Troll:
Effective June 1 to September 30, 2018, there is no commercial salmon fishing
in Subareas 20-3, 20-4 and that portion of Subarea 20-5 that lies west of 123
degrees 49.30 minutes west longitude (Otter Point).
Area B Seine and Area H Troll:
Effective June 1 to September 30, 2018 there is no commercial salmon fishing in
Subareas 18-2, 18-4, 18-5 and 18-9.
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Southern BC Recreational Fisheries:
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Southern BC Inside Waters
Areas 13 to 18, 28 and 29 and Subareas 19-1 to 19-6 (except those portions
listed below):
Effective June 1, 2018 until September 30, 2018, the daily limit for Chinook
Salmon is one (1) per day in in Areas 13 to 17, 28 and 29 with the exception of
those four areas listed below under the headings Strait of Georgia, Pender
Island, Juan de Fuca and Fraser River mouth. Terminal fishing opportunities
at full limits for Chinook may be considered in-season if abundance permits.
Effective October 1, 2018 until further notice, the daily limit for Chinook
Salmon is two (2) per day in in Areas 13 to 19, 28 and 29.
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Exceptions:
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Strait of Georgia:
Note: this measure came into effect on May 7, 2018 as previously announced in
FN0370 issued May 7, 2018.
Effective immediately until June 28, 2018 the daily limit for Chinook salmon is
two (2) per day, of which only one may be greater than 67 cm in Subareas 18-1,
18-3, 18-6, 18-11, and 19-5.
Effective June 29, 2018 to July 31, 2018 the daily limit is two (2) Chinook
salmon per day between both of which must be less than 85 cm in Subareas 18-1,
18-3, 18-6, 18-11, and 19-5.
Chinook salmon retained in these waters must have a fork length of at least 62
cm.
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Pender Island:
Effective June 1 to September 30, 2018 there is no fishing for finfish in
Subareas 18-2, 18-4, 18-5 and 18-9.
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Juan de Fuca (Subareas 19-1 to 19-4 and Area 20):
Effective June 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018 there is no fishing for finfish in
Subareas 20-3, 20-4 and that portion of Subarea 20-5 that lies west of 123
degrees 49.30 minutes west longitude (Otter Point)
Effective June 1, 2018 until June 28, 2018 the daily limit for Chinook salmon
is two (2) per day which may be wild or hatchery marked between 45 and 67 cm
fork length or hatchery marked greater than 67 cm in Subareas 19-1 to 19-4 and
20-6 and 20-7 and that portion of Subarea 20-5 that lies east of 123 degrees
49.30 minutes west longitude (Otter Point).
Effective June 29, 2018 until July 31, 2018, the daily limit for Chinook salmon
is two (2) Chinook per day which may be wild or hatchery marked between 45 and
85 cm or hatchery marked greater than 85 cm in Subareas 19-1 to 19-4 and 20-6
and 20-7 and that portion of Subarea 20-5 that lies east of 123 degrees 49.30
minutes west longitude (Otter Point).
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Fraser River Mouth (Subareas 29-6, 29-7, 29-9 and 29-10):
Effective June 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018, there is no fishing for salmon in
Subareas 29-7, 29-9 and 29-10.
Effective June 1, 2018 to July 31, 2018, there is no fishing for salmon in
Subarea 29-6.
Effective August 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018, there is no retention of
Chinook Salmon in Subarea 29-6.
Variation Order Number: 2018-RFQ-0307; 2018-RCT-0321
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Notes:
Additional local closures may be in effect in your area. Please check for the
latest closures and restrictions for your area, and other recreational fishing
information at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Further information on specific management actions by area may be communicated
by separate Fishery Notices. You can view or subscribe to fisheries notices
at: http://notices.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
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http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/contact/regions/pacific-pacifique-eng.html
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0428
Sent May 30, 2018 at 17:32
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[gokart]

Terrible news!

 

[Jencourt]

So did I miss it or did west coast VI.
Escape all of this? 123/124/125 ? Not making an issue of it, just want to make sure I understand regs as I at times fish 123.

 

[JuandeOne]

Well that’s a kick in the balls!

 

[wildmanyeah]

is possession limits 2 or 4?

So did I miss it or did west coast VI.
Escape all of this? 123/124/125 ? Not making an issue of it, just want to make sure I understand regs as I at times fish 123.

Yeah and it looks like so did Area 12.

 

[Jencourt]

is possession limits 2 or 4?


Yeah and it looks like so did Area 12.

Possession is still twice daily

 

[wildmanyeah]

Seems like it’s gonna be messy and impossible enforce

 

[searun]

is possession limits 2 or 4?


Yeah and it looks like so did Area 12.

Areas that did not have high CWT catch of the Fraser stocks of concern were not included in the management measures. There would be little benefit to the conservation objectives. If our goal is to apply a minimum viable mgmt measure approach to allow a full opportunity where the data supports that, then that approach makes sense in my view.

Possession is 2 where daily limit is 1 Drink up, it’s National Day of Mourning for the Rec fishery.

 

[wildmanyeah]

Areas that did not have high CWT catch of the Fraser stocks of concern were not included in the management measures There would be little benefit to the conservation objectives. If our goal is to apply a minimum viable mgmt measure approach to allow a full opportunity where the data supports that. Makes sense in my view

That makes sense just Confused on what stocks are in area 12 If not Fraser, Skeena or Nass.just ECVI stocks?

I got Multiple trips planned in hardy and McNeil this summer.

 

[outoftowner]

what countries? Norway?

How many times has the DFO set up the SFAB with impossible time lines?

How many times has the DFO had incomplete data?

How many times has the DFO just completely ignored SFAB recommendations?

How many times have you come on here and tried to damage control after a decision has been made by no fault of your own or the SFAB?

The SFAB is just smoke and mirrors and group of good hearted guys trying to make a difference. The fall guys essentially.

OH and Jen court..... West coast VI escaping all of it isn't by accident.

 

[Jencourt]

Areas that did not have high CWT catch of the Fraser stocks of concern were not included in the management measures. There would be little benefit to the conservation objectives. If our goal is to apply a minimum viable mgmt measure approach to allow a full opportunity where the data supports that, then that approach makes sense in my view.

Possession is 2 where daily limit is 1

That’s pretty much what I thought was the reasoning. Makes sense.

I think you might be in full contact fishing mode all summer over there this year of fishing ends up consistent for you.