Seal hunt in the Gulf of St. Lawrence will remain closed
Friday, April 7th 2006 at 10:40am NDT - by
DFO advises that the hunt for Harp seals in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Sealing Areas 10 to 16 will remain closed for the remainder of the season for commercial and personal use sealers who reside in Sealing areas 8 to 12, (Western Newfoundland - Strait of Belle Isle).
The hunt for Hood seals in Area 12 will also remain closed for the remainder of the season for Gulf sealers.