DFO - BC Saltwater Fishing Reg changes - info

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Many of us enjoy BC salmon/halibut fishing, and so are affected by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans management plans. They are in the 'consultation' stage of their 2023 & 2024 management plans, and are welcoming email comments on significant changes in their 'Draft' plans until April 12th.

Below is the information they've sent out to people who have signed up to their email alert list. If BC saltwater fishery regulations interest you - then you may wish to review the information offered, and respond if you think appropriate:


OPS Centre Fishery PAC
FN0199-Salmon - Release of Draft 2023/24 Northern and Southern BC Salmon IFMPs for Consultation

Category(s):
General Information,
ABORIGINAL - General Information,
COMMERCIAL - General Information,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll,
RECREATIONAL - General Information,
RECREATIONAL - Salmon


Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Subject: FN0199-Salmon - Release of Draft 2023/24 Northern and Southern BC Salmon IFMPs for Consultation

The Department has released the 2023-24 draft Northern and Southern BC Salmon Integrated Fishery Management Plans (IFMPs) for comment.

Deadline for submission of comments is April 12, 2023.

To obtain an electronic copy for review, please click the link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d2ucf32zp...HW2ySvRYa?dl=0

The draft IFMPs set out the policy framework that guides decision making, general objectives relating to management of stocks of concern, enhancement and enforcement, as well as decision guidelines for a range of fisheries.

Please refer to the New for 2023/24 for key changes for the IFMP that may be under consideration.

Section 13 of the IFMPs outline the Species Specific Fishing Plans, which describe fisheries plans for each of the salmon species and the management units and major fishery areas for each species. This section includes the relevant information on management approach, decision guidelines and specific management measures, as well as, information related to First Nations, commercial and recreational fishing plans for each fishery.

During March and April, the Department will be meeting with First Nations and recreational, commercial and environmental groups to seek further feedback on the draft IFMPs as part of the IFMP consultation process.

Comments may be provided in writing via email to the DFO Pacific Salmon Management Team at DFO.PacificSalmonRMT-EGRSaumonduPaci...@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
DFO Pacific Salmon Management Team
DFO.PacificSalmonRMT-EGRSaumonduPaci...@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0199
Sent March 3, 2023 at 14:55
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