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Fishery Notice

Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Crab
Subject:
FN1178-COMMERCIAL - Crab - North Coast - Area B - Areas 3 to 10 - Closing


Crab Management Area B will close for harvesting effective 23:59 hours December 
31, 2012. 

In accordance with the 2013 Crab Integrated Fishery Management Plan, Area B 
will remain closed from 00:01 hours January 1, 2013 to 00:01 hours March 1, 
2013.  This is a seasonal closure supported by licence holders to improve gear 
compliance and reduce over-soak violations.


Variation Order No. 2012-450 revoked.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Shaun Davies (250) 627-3477

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1178
Sent December 14, 2012 at 1326