Fishery Notice
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FN0526-General Information - Notice about Crab Measuring Devices and Reminder to Harvesters About Crab Size Limits
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) encourages all harvesters to check their crab measuring devices ("crab rulers" or calipers) to make sure they comply with Canadian minimum size limits outlined in the Pacific Fishery Regulations. The Department has been made aware that some fishing and sporting goods retail stores around the region have been selling crab measuring devices that do not include the correct legal minimum size limits for crab in Canada. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) reminds crab harvesters in British Columbia of their responsibility to ensure they only harvest male crabs that meet minimum size limits. Harvesters may not harvest Dungeness Crab that measure less than 165 mm (or 6½ inches) or Red Rock Crab that measure less than 115mm (or 4½ inches. Please be reminded that all undersized and female crabs must be returned to the water immediately, in a manner that causes least harm possible. Notes: Recreational harvesters are advised to check the BC Sport Fishing Guide http://bcsportfishguide.ca for recreational fishing information. First Nations food, social and ceremonial harvesters and commercial harvesters are reminded to review the licence conditions attached to their licences. Information on the recreational crab by trap fishery, including minimum size limits, can be found on http://bcsportfishguide.ca. For detailed information on all crab fisheries see the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP), which is available online at http://waves-vagues.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/40679299.pdf or by contacting the fishery manager at the phone number below. Did you witness suspicious fishing activity or a violation? If so, please call the Fisheries and Ocean Canada 24-hour toll free Observe, Record, Report line at 1(800) 465-4336. For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at 1-(866)431-FISH (3474). 7.FOR MORE INFORMATION: Steven Groves (250) 627-3455
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0526
Sent June 11, 2019 at 0840
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