DFO advises that the seal fishery in sealing areas 4 - 7 and area 12 will close at 7:30 p.m., Newfoundland Daylight Saving Time, Friday, April 29, 2005 for sealers residing in sealing areas 7 and 8 who are operating from vessels less than 35', and for sealers operating on the 250 harp seal trip permits.
Sealers residing in Labrador, Area 4, are advised that the seal fishery in sealing areas 4 - 7 and area 12 will close at 7:30 p.m., Newfoundland Daylight Saving Time, Monday, May 2, 2005. DFO will conduct a review of catches and issue a Notice advising sealers as to the status of the 2005 TAC at a later date.
This entry has been revised once. Last revision on Monday, May 2nd 2005 at 11:00am NDT.