Below is the draw schedule for March 6th, 2024. Note that all community snow crab fishery draws will happen on that day.
Below the schedule are the criteria and requirements for both LFAs.
Notice LFA25: Community Snow Crab Fishery Draws
The 2024 Community Snow Crab Fishery Draw information was mailed out last week. You should receive your envelope shortly, if not already.
Viewing the virtual draws
To watch (virtually) your community’s draw live, please register in advance by sending your name and email address before March 4th, 4:00 pm to: tracadie@mfu-upm.com or by phone at (506) 395-6366
The draw schedule and the Zoom link to watch will be sent to you by email the day before the draw.
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
New Agenda - Whalesafe Gear Engagement Sessions
Miramichi meeting rescheduled for Tuesday, February 6th.
Bathurst meeting time change to afternoon on Tuesday, February 6th.
Miramichi Meeting Cancelled Due to Adverse Weather Conditions
Whalesafe Gear Engagement Sessions
Please find in attachment, the updated agenda with locations and a few questions in preparation for the upcoming Whalesafe Gear Engagement Sessions. The Species at Risk Program also provided in attachment some supplementary information.
Please register for the event at: https://forms.gle/SfsdHwrdS6tcV4e2A.
Voluntary adoption of LBS gear modifications in 2024
Message from DFO
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
