Spring Herring - Experimental netting of spring herring using commercial style gillnets.
DFO is looking for fishermen to complete an experimental spring herring fishery in these following regions:
Region 2: Two vessels & two Captains in region 16B will each be responsible for fishing five commercial style experimental gillnets on the same night, once per week for a total of four weeks.
Region 3: Two (2) vessels & two (2) Captains in region 16C will each be responsible for fishing five commercial style experimental gillnets on the same night, once per week for a total of four weeks.
Region 4: Two vessels & two Captains in region 16E will each be responsible for fishing five commercial style experimental gillnets on the same night, once per week for a total of four (4) weeks.
DFO requires that one of the two boats in each region perform additional sets with a variable-mesh experimental netting. This will be discussed after the winners have been selected.
A draw will be made if we have several names on the list. Please submit your name by 12pm February 20th 2024. If you are interested, please contact us at (506) 395-6366 or by email at tracadie@mfu-upm.com
For more details and if you are interested, you can also apply by yourself via the government website: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-890-19559939
