Gulf Snow Crab Fishery to Open Thursday, But Not All Boats Can Get Out
After a short delay, the Gulf snow crab fishery in zone 12 will open tomorrow, Thursday. However, not all boats can get out, and some harvesters in PEI said they were surprised at the quick decision to open by DFO.
“We won’t be going, not by the forecast right now,” said Carter Hutt whose association represents 27 fishermen from P.E.I.
Hutt said the Island fishermen, as well as native groups from New Brunswick and Quebec, argued against making a decision without another weather call, suggesting the weather conditions were not suitable for setting gear. He felt they were out-numbered by the larger boats that make up New Brunswick and Quebec’s mid-shore fleets,...
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