Fishery Notice

Invertebrates, Butter Clams - Area "D"

The next opening in Area D is as follows:

Fishing for Butter Clams by hand picking is open from 02:00 hours September 26, 
2019 until further notice in the following area:

Subarea 14-11

The fishery at Seal Island/Sandy Island in Subarea 14-11 is subject to an 
annual commercial quota of 30,000 pounds. All processors who obtain butter 
clams from this area must report their landings the following day to David 
Fogtmann (250 339-3799) so that the quota can be monitored. Consultations with 
user groups must take place before any additional quota will be considered.

This fishery is subject to closure once the quota has been reached or on short 
notice due to PSP concerns.
	
Variation order no. 2019-532


Harvesting is prohibited in all Sanitary Contamination Closures. 
Harvesters are responsible for checking Fishery Notices for the Bivalve 
Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Updates, as recommended by the Canadian Food 
Inspection Agency and issued by DFO to confirm the species and area is open to 
harvest. 

For descriptions of sanitary and biotoxin closures see the DFO website at
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/contamination/index-eng.html 

Harvesters are advised to observe the boundaries of any intertidal tenures. 
Harvesting on any tenures is prohibited under this fishery opening unless 
authorized by the tenure holder.

Fishers are reminded that during harvest and transport in hot weather to reduce 
mortality on clams by minimizing the amount of clams they keep in each bag and 
to keep the clams cool by placing them in the water at the harvest location. 
Please dig in all the discarded and undersized clams.

All eligible fishers must have their 2017 licence and meet the conditions of 
that licence (wear a high visibility vest with licence number clearly marked on 
it and the sacks of clams must be immediately tagged with the licence number as 
soon as clams are placed in it).  All licence holders must carry valid photo 
identification along with their licences.

Fishers should consult the 2019/21 Intertidal Clam Management Plan and the 
local DFO office for descriptions of closed areas and contact numbers for 
further information.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
David Fogtmann - 250-339-3799

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0987
Sent September 25, 2019 at 1035

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