Experimental Recreational Halibut Fishery

[TPK]

.. and so it begins, buying back our resources from the commercial sector .. what's next buying tags from Guide Outfitters? While there is no direct connect with policy between the DFO and MFLNRO, it's (in my opinion) the thin edge of the wedge. These resources should be available for all resident anglers and hunters at the cost of the license fee only. If the commercial sector is not paying for their quota, why should we have to pay for slice of what they can't/won't use?

We are marginalized with words like "sport fishermen" and "recreational harvesters" which makes it easier to take these opportunities away from us.

I have no suggestion, no answers, just a Friday morning rant, thanks for reading.

Tony

Subject: FN0228-Halibut Experimental Recreational Fishery Program

The Experimental Recreational Halibut Fishery will open from April 1 until
December 31, 2014. In addition to a regular Tidal Waters Sport Fishing licence,
recreational harvesters can obtain an experimental licence, on a voluntary
basis, that will provide additional recreational fishing opportunities by
allowing the licence holder to lease halibut quota from the commercial fishery
for use in the recreational fishery.

A brief description of the operational details of the fishery and a list of
frequently asked questions for the 2014 Experimental Recreational Halibut
Fishery is available online at: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-
gp/commercial/ground-fond/halibut-fletan/index-eng.htm.

If you are interested in participating in the 2014 Experimental Recreational
Halibut Fishery please review the information online and send in an expression
of interest by using the online form: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/forms/fm-
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Adam Keizer
Halibut and Sablefish Coordinator
Groundfish Management Unit
Phone: (604) 666-0912
Fax: (604) 666-8525


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[835]

Didnt they do this last season as well?
i remember hearing about it,, a resorte had bought a liscense and was selling the quota to sport guys that came up to fish...

im on the fence on this one... the quota is there,, commercial or not it will be taken... it may provide an "Out" for a commercial liscense holder and a great business oppritunity for an operation...
there may be ramifications im missing... but... the quota will get killed either way... i think halibut quote is area specific, so if the Commie boat kills it all it is still dead fish... if a resort buys the liscense it might employ more people???
if a sport guy can buy it it will generate money for more people then just the crew on the boat...

i dunno,,

[Foxtail]

What area is this for? Does this mean you can't fish for halibut with a regular tidal licence? Or does it just increase your daily limit and possession limit?

[835]

The intent as i see it is gives you the option to increase your posession..
if they doit, it will be coast wide im sure..

[bridger]

This is an outrage! Talked with a friend of mine that manages a lodge says the commercial guys-are constantly trying to sell quota to them.

[winchester284]

This is an outrage! Talked with a friend of mine that manages a lodge says the commercial guys-are constantly trying to sell quota to them.

If I was a commercial guy I'd want to be selling my quota as well. I'd be getting market price for the quota without having spent a penny on fuel or wages.... Pure profit.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

.. what's next buying tags from Guide Outfitters?

Haha! That already happens in some areas on LEH with moose hunts they can't sell.

[Tuffcity]

This is the 3rd year its been available, and it is coast-wide. Foxtail- you can still fish hali's with a regular tidal licence. Surprising how many lodges/guides get an "experimental licence" quota- I guess so their guests don't have to turf back any monsters they catch.

[Surrey Boy]

Haha! That already happens in some areas on LEH with moose hunts they can't sell.

Would that allow a resident hunter to legally harvest more than one moose?

[GoatGuy]

Would that allow a resident hunter to legally harvest more than one moose?

no provincial bag limit overrides