DFO’s draft 2021/22 Fishing Plans for salmon released
On March 1, DFO released the draft Integrated Fishing Management Plans for salmon for the north and south coast 2021/22. Deadline for comment on these plans is April 9, 2021
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Discussion Paper on FRIM in South Coast Recreational Fisheries
The MCC has produced a discussion paper titled: Incorporating Fisheries Related Incidental Mortality (FRIM) of Fraser River Spring/Summer 4.2/5.2 Chinook in the Estimation of Total Mortalities in Marine Recreational Fisheries (DFO Management Areas 18,19,20,29,121,123). The intent of this discussion paper is to stimulate conversation and engage with technical experts around the application of guidance provided…
2020 Salmon IFMP feedback package released
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MCC response to the 2023/2024 Herring Fishery
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MCC feedback to DFO on options for Chinook management to aid Southern Resident killer whale recovery
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Government of Canada takes action to address Fraser River Chinook decline
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