Fishery Notice

Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Crab
Subject:
FN1193-COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Crab - Draft Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for Crab 2016


The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is seeking comments on the draft 
2016 Crab Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP).  To obtain a copy for 
review you can contact Shaun Davies at 250 627-3477 or shaun.davies@dfo-
mpo.gc.ca or try downloading one using the attached link:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1fxus5ijzex8jzm/Crab%202016%20IFMP%20Draft.pdf?dl=0

General information on the IFMP can also be found on the Internet at (Please be 
aware that this site is subject to updates):

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/commercial/shellfish-mollusques/crab-
crabe/index-eng.htm

Please review the draft management plan and forward your comments and/or 
questions to Shaun Davies (Crab Resource Manager) in Prince Rupert (250) 627-
3477.
  
A letter including 2016 harvester objectives and updates with also be provided 
shortly to Crab Sectoral participants and First Nations, Recreational, and 
Commercial representatives.

Please note that the 2016 crab fishery is scheduled to commence January 1st.  
In order to consider your advice for the management plan, your comments must be 
received prior to November 22, 2015.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Shaun Davies
Regional Crab Manager
Fisheries & Oceans Canada
417-2nd Avenue West
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1G8 Prince Rupert
Tel: 250-627-3477
Fax: 250-627-3427
E-mail: shaun.davies@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1193
Sent October 22, 2015 at 1533