I was checking out the salmon openings and came across this one that has me shaking my head.
For the most part i don't have a major issue with FN openings as long as all get a fair shake, but this one where the Tyee pool in C.R. is going to be opened up for motorized gill netting is absurd. Its a Transport Canada Rule however DFO is opening it for FN food and ceremonial purposes - WTF? In my mind they should gillnet with paddle power and i'd be OK with that but not a prop powered commercial gillnetter......then to boot they remind us that motorized boats aren't allowed in the Tyee Pool!!!
Seems the group that squeaks the most gets the grease.
Fishery Notice
Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN0788-Recreational - Salmon - Chinook - Area 13 - Tyee Pool and remaining portions of Subarea 13-5 - Information and Reminder
This notice is to inform recreational fishers that Food, Social, and Ceremonial (FSC) harvest of Chinook may occur in Subarea 13-5, including waters known as the Tyee Pool. The FSC harvest will utilize gill nets between the hours of 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM. Recreational fishers are advised to avoid the area during these times (effective immediately until 23:59 hours September 30) and that any gear conflicts may result in restrictions to recreational fisheries while FSC harvest is occurring.
FSC harvest activity (via permit issued by the First Nations and communicated to DFO) may also include the use of power boats during the day time in the Tyee Pool and all users of the Tyee Pool are urged to use caution and be considerate of each other while fishing. FSC harvesters are requested to fish with minimal vessel wake for the safety of rowers and other human powered boats. Any safety issues or conflicts during the fishery will result in action being taken to mitigate the issues.
Recreational fishers are reminded that the use of motors is prohibited in the Tyee Pool under Transport Canada regulations however access under FSC permit is exempt from this regulation.