DFO advises that the commercial and personal use seal fishery for residents of sealing area 4 (Northern Labrador) will re-open at 6:00 a.m., on Friday, May 6, 2005 and will close at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, 2005.
DFO further advises that the seal fishery in areas 7 & 8 (South of Cape Bonavista) will re-open at 6:00 a.m., on Friday, May 6, 2005. This opening applies to vessels less than 35' in length only. This fishery will close at 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 8, 2005.
Residents of sealing area 4 may harvest seals in sealing areas 4 & 5.
Residents of sealing areas 7 & 8 may harvest seals in areas 7 & 8.
Sealers are reminded of the requirement to hail daily to 1-866-490-6094