Seal Hunt to continue for Front Longliners, Area 6 small boats to remain closed
Thursday, April 13th 2006 at 1:31pm NDT - by
DFO advises sealers residing in Sealing Areas 5 - 7 operating from vessels between 35' - 64' 11", in Sealing Areas 4 - 7 and Area 12 that the hunt for Harp and Hood seals will remain open until 07:30 p.m., today, Thursday, April 13, 2006
DFO will compile catch information to determine if the fishery will re-open to this fleet. Sealers will be advised if the hunt will re-open through a Notice to Fishers over Marine Radio.
The hunt by Area 6 sealers using vessels less than 35' will remain closed.