DFO advises that the seal fishery for harp and hood seals, in sealing Areas 4 to 7 and area 12 will open for commercial and personal use sealers who reside in Sealing Areas 4 - 7 at 6:00 am, Newfoundland Daylight Saving Time, Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Sealers residing in Sealing Areas 5 - 7 operating from vessels between 35' - 64' 11", and any sealer residing in Sealing Area 6 operating from any vessel less than 35', are advised that the seal fishery will be opened to you for one day only. It will close at 7:30 pm, Newfoundland Daylight Saving Time, Wednesday, April 12, 2006
DFO will compile catch information to determine if the fishery will reopen to these fleets. Sealers will be advised of reopenings through a Notice to Fishers over Marine Radio.
All sealers are reminded to provide their daily catch report as described in license conditions, and VMS systems must be activated.