Fishery Notice

Nuxalk Demonstration Fishery opening July 6, 2018.

This demonstration fishery was proposed and reviewed as part of the work to 
implement updates to the Commercial Salmon Allocation Framework (CSAF)and was 
included in the draft 2018/2019 IFMP for public review and feedback prior to 
approval.  This demonstration fishery is being conducted by the Nuxalk First 
Nation.  This is a limited entry fishery, with only vessels listed on the 
licence for this fishery allowed to participate.  This fishery is taking place 
as described in the 2018 Salmon Integrated Fishery Management Plan.

The gill net fishery will open for 16 hours, from 06:00 hours to 22:00 hours, 
July 6, 2018 in the following areas:

Bella Coola Gill Net Area: Subarea 8-10, a portion of 8-11 west of a line from 
52 degrees 23.25 minutes north latitude and 126 degrees 50.68 minutes west 
longitude to 52 degrees 22.24 minutes north latitude and 126 degrees 49.75 
minutes west longitude, that portion of Subarea 8-12 north of a line at 52 
degrees 13.05 minutes north latitude (North of Bensins Island), and Subarea 8-
15.  

Min Mesh 158 mm. Max Depth 60 Meshes.  Max Hang Ratio 3:1, Corkline to Web 
Distance Min 0 cm, Max 45 cm.  

The target species in this fishery is Bella Coola Chum. The Total Allowable 
Catch (TAC) of Bella Coola Chum is based on a share of the total Area C catch 
in the Bella Coola Gill Net Area. 

This gill net fishery is being conducted with non-retention and non-possession 
of steelhead and Coho.  Fishers are required to release all steelhead and Coho 
to the water with the least possible harm. Fishers are requested to release all 
live Sockeye to the water to assist in addressing concerns over a trend to low 
returns of Sockeye.  Chinook, Pink, Sockeye salmon retention is permitted.
 
Operating revival boxes are mandatory and all prohibited species captured 
incidentally must be either revived in the revival tank and released, or 
released directly to the water with the least possible harm.

For more details, fishers are asked to read the conditions of licence issued by 
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, or to contact the Nuxalk Fisheries Program.


NOTES:
Please note that all salmon gill net fisheries have requirements for recording 
and reporting.   Refer to your 2018/2019 Area C conditions of licence for 
complete details.

Please note changes to transporting of salmon.  Please see FN0157 and Part III 
of your conditions of licence for additional details.  Instructions for the 
Salmon Transfer Log, and the Salmon Transfer Log may be found on our web page 
in section 'Additional Licensing Services Forms' at:http://www.pac.dfo-
mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/licence-permis/licence-commercial-eng.html.

As required by new US comparability requirements, all countries exporting fish 
and fish products to the United States must record marine mammal interactions 
in a consistent manner.  As such, Canada has committed to updating licence 
conditions for all marine commercial and First Nation economic fisheries. The 
link to the online National form and instructions for filling in and reporting 
can be found here: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/mammals-
ammiferes/documents/report/Fish-Harvester-Form-Eng.pdf For more information, 
please see FN0388.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is monitoring seabird by-catch to 
determine potential impact on bird populations under current fishing effort and 
bird numbers.  Fishers are requested to submit all dead birds entangled in nets 
to ECCC for species confirmation and DNA analysis to determine the colony of 
origin.

Please call your local charter patrol to organize pick-up, drop carcasses off 
at a local DFO office, or contact ECCC directly by calling the Wild Bird 
Mortality Reporting Line 1-866-431-2473 (BIRD).  Handle birds with gloves, 
double bag dead birds. Label bag with date, time, location, fishery opening and 
vessel name (Skipper name isn't needed).  Alternatively, please send 
photographs of birds with a reference object such as a coin, and the date, 
time, location, fishery opening and vessel name to laurie.wilson@canada.ca. 
Questions: contact Laurie Wilson (laurie.wilson@canada.ca, 604-862-8817).

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is interested in reports of sea turtles in BC 
waters.  By documenting sightings we are able to learn more about how, when, 
and where these turtles are using our waters.  If you see a sea turtle, please 
call this toll-free phone number: 1-866-I SAW ONE (1-866-472-9663).  Please 
include information such as the type of sea turtle seen (i.e. leatherback), the 
location, and time of sighting. 
          
Fishers should be advised that whales can be encountered in the fishing area. 
Fishers should take precautionary measures to avoid fishing near whales to 
avoid potential contact with fishing gear.  If a whale becomes entangled in 
fishing gear, fishers should immediately call the Observe, Record, Report (ORR) 
line at 1-800-465-4336.  Fishers are advised not to attempt to free the whale 
of the fishing gear as this can pose a serious threat to the safety of the 
fisher and the animal. 
   
Fishers are advised to notify local DFO managers or patrol vessels to report 
abandoned, lost, or entangled gear.

The 24 hour toll-free phone-in line for fisheries notices is 1-866-431-3474.

 
FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0563
Sent July 5, 2018 at 1604

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