Clarification to Notice NF 07.103 - Front Seal Fishery Update
DFO advises that the seal fishery for Harp and Hooded seals in sealing areas 4 to 7 and area 12, for area 5 small boats and area 4 Labrador sealers, will close at 4:00 p.m. today, Monday, April 16, 2007
This fishery will remain closed for Front longliners for the remainder of the season.
This fishery for area 6 small boats will not re-open before April 20, 2007
The seal fishery for Newfoundland Gulf longliners will also remain closed for the remainder of the season.
The seal fishery for area 7 & 8 small boats will remain open until further notice.
The seal fishery in sealing areas 10 to 17, 20, 22, 26 and 27 for Gulf Newfoundland small boats, will also remain open until further notice.