Spring Herring 2024

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

Open enrollment: U.S.-Canada Town Meeting

Fishermen can now sign up to participate in the U.S.-Canada Town Meeting on January 18th and 19th 2024, in Moncton. Enrolment also includes a free pass to attend the Fish Canada/Workboat Canada event on January 19th and 20th, in Moncton. For the enrollment link and additional information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-canada-lobster-town-meeting-january-18-19-2024-moncton-nb-registration-731353948347