Fishery Notice

The Department has released the 2015/16 draft Northern and Southern B.C. Salmon 
Integrated Fishery Management Plans (IFMPS) for comment.  

Deadline for comments is April 13th, 2015.

To obtain an electronic or hardcopy for review, please contact Kelly Binning at 
Kelly.Binning@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or 604-666-3935.

The draft plans set out the policy framework that guides decision making, 
general objectives relating to management of stocks of concern, enhancement and 
enforcement, as well as decision guidelines for a range of fisheries.  Plans 
for First Nations, recreational and commercial fisheries and post-season 
evaluations from the 2014 fishing season are also included.  A number of key 
changes have been highlighted in the draft IFMPs for comment and discussion. 

During March and April, the Department will be meeting with First Nations and 
recreational, commercial and environmental groups to seek further feedback on 
the draft IFMPs as part of the IFMP consultation process.  

Comments may also be provided in writing via mail addressed to: DFO - Salmon 
Team, Suite 200 - 401 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3S4 or via email to 
Kelly.Binning@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or to the local DFO office in your area. 



FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Kelly Binning 604-666-3935.

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