Fishery Notice

In 2017, the Area D Gill Net Harvest Committee submitted a proposal through the 
Commercial Salmon Allocation Framework process and has been working with the 
Department to design a limited entry gill net assessment fishery for Area 14 
terminal chum fisheries.  This proposal is to design a limited entry fishery 
that can evaluate the utility of early fishery CPUE in predicting terminal run 
size for the aggregate of the Mid-Vancouver Island (MVI) systems in Area 14.  
The objectives of this weekly small fleet fishery would be to:
- Determine in season stock strength of aggregate Mid Vancouver Island chum.
- Develop a catch-by-set-by-location database to further develop assessment 
capabilities.
- Sample the catch for stock identification and other biological parameters.
- Evaluate bycatch interceptions.

The 2017 demonstration fishery opportunity is being considered in the following 
Subareas:
14-4, 14-5, 14-7, 14-9, 14-10, portions of 14-11. 

Note: Opening times and a description of finalized fishing areas will be 
released in the opening Fishery Notice. 

The demonstration fishery will be limited to a maximum of 10 vessels operating 
in the demonstration fishery area.  Fishers that are interested in 
participating are required to participate in both of the two openings, first 
opening scheduled to be October 13 to 15, 2017 and the second opening scheduled 
to be October 20 to 22, 2017.  Fishers will be required to communicate to the 
Department catch-by-set-by-location information, including by-catch 
interception.  They will also be required to provide advanced notice of offload 
time and location to allow for collection of samples for stock ID and other 
biological parameters. 

Area D licence holders interested in participating in these potential 
demonstration fisheries, should contact Christine Bukta to apply. Only fishers 
who are seriously considering making the commitment to fish in this 
demonstration fishery during both openings should apply. Members of the Area D 
Area Harvest Committee have invested significant time and energy to develop 
these demonstration fishery proposals to provide potential future benefits to 
the entire fleet. 

Applications must clearly state the vessel name, VRN, vessel operator's name, 
vessel operator's telephone number.  

Applications may be hand delivered, text-messaged, or emailed, to DFO Campbell 
River office. Email or text contact is preferred since responses can be 
confirmed quickly. 

E-mail: Christine.bukta@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Cell phone number: (250)204-0312 
Postal address: 940 Alder Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 2P8

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 hours on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. 
The draw will be held the afternoon of October 10, 2017 in the DFO office in 
Campbell River. The results of successful application will be posted by Fishery 
Notice by Wednesday October 11, 2017. 
 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Christine Bukta, Resource Manager, Campbell River (250)286-5888

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1027
Sent October 3, 2017 at 1458

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