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Fishery Notice

Category(s):

ABORIGINAL - Salmon: Economic Opportunities

Subject:

FN0809-ABORIGINAL SALMON: Economic Opportunities - T'aaq-wiihaak salmon demonstration fishery - Ahousaht, Ehattesaht, Hesquiaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, and Tla-o-qui-aht - Opening for Chinook in a portion of Area 124 and Area 125

Area 124 & Area 125

The T'aaq-wiihaak salmon demonstration fishery by troll will open from 00:01 
hours Friday September 7, 2012, and close at 23:59 hours Saturday September 8, 
2012, in a portion of Area 124 outside of a line 5 nautical miles seaward of 
the surfline, and inside of a line 9 nautical miles seaward of the surfline. 

The T'aaq-wiihaak salmon demonstration fishery by troll will open from 00:01 
hours Friday September 7, 2012, and close at 23:59 hours Saturday September 8, 
2012, in a portion of Area 125 outside of a line 5 nautical miles seaward of 
the surfline, and inside of a line 9 nautical miles seaward of the surfline. 

Chinook, Pink and Chum salmon may be retained. Coho, Sockeye salmon and 
Steelhead that are caught while fishing under the authority of this licence may 
not be retained.

Fishing shall be permitted with barbless single hook plugs only.

A vessel designated to harvest fish shall be identified by an Identification 
Number and by affixing an Identification Flag, clearly visible. Designation to 
partake in this fishery must accompany the participant while fishing or 
transporting fish harvested in this fishery. 

All fish caught in this fishery are to be landed at the designated landing 
sites: 
- Zeballos Government Dock/Mid-Island Ice
- Lions Gate Fisheries dock, Tofino;
- Fourth Street Dock, Tofino;

All participants must obtain a Landing Slip, in order to sell any fish caught 
under the authority of this licence. All fish sold in this fishery must be 
accompanied by a Sales Slip. Samples of DNA and Coded Wire Tags may be obtained 
at landing sites for stock assessment analysis.

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. 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Glenn Lario, A/Resource Manager, Port Alberni (250) 720 4447
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Tofino office, (250) 725-3500
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Gold River office, (250) 283-9075

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0809
Sent September 6, 2012 at 1547

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