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Fishery Notice

Category(s):

COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Clam - Intertidal

Subject:

FN1093-COMMERCIAL - Intertidal clams - Manila and Littleneck Clams - Portions of Areas 15 and 16 - Opening

Manila and Littleneck Clams - Rest of Area "C"

Open 20:00 hours November 17, 2012 to 09:00 hours November 19, 2012 - 2 tides 
by hand picking in:

- Subareas 15-1 to 15-3; and,
- Subareas 16-6, 16-8, 16-9 16-11 to 16-13, 16-16 and 16-21.

The following areas remain closed:

-15-4, Okeover and 15-5;
-16-1 to 16-5, portion of 16-6 southerly of Cawley Pt, 16-7, 16-10, 
16-14, 16-15, 16-17, 16-18, 16-19 and 16-20;
-Cortes Island and Twin Islands portion of Subareas 15-3 and 15-5;
-Savary Island portion of Subarea 15-2;
-Mitlenatch Island Nature Park portion of 15-2 and 15-3;
-Okeover park in 15-4;
-Harwood Point Park, (Harwood Point, Texada Island)
.

Variation Order # 2012-453

Harvesters are reminded to confirm they have a registered buyer before 
harvesting in the fishery.

As a condition of license, all eligible harvesters must wear a "high 
visibility" vest with their license number clearly marked on it. In addition, 
sacks of clams must be clearly identified with their license number.   

Fishers should consult the 2010-2012 intertidal clam management plan for 
detailed descriptions of closed areas for this fishery, information on the 
license limitation program and contact numbers for further information.

All openings are subject to short notice closure due to psp contamination.  
Fishers should consult the local DFO office to confirm openings and 
descriptions of contaminated areas.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

David Fogtmann
(250) 339-3799

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1093
Sent November 16, 2012 at 1221

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