Notices to Fish Harvesters
Announcement of the opening and closing dates for the Harp Seal and Grey Seal fishery (hunt) for Magdalen Islands sealers
Date of Notice
HARP SEAL AND GREY SEAL – MAGDALEN ISLANDS
LICENCE CLASSES Q100, Q110, Q130 and Q140
Quebec/Magdalen Islands – March 11, 2024
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces that pursuant to Variation Order 2024-Q-301 and the Marine Mammal Regulations:
- The Harp Seal fishery (hunt) will be open:
- From March 14, 2024 to June 14, 2024 and starting November 15, 2024 in the Sealing Area 20 for licence classes Q100-Q110 (commercial licences), Q130 (personal use licences) and Q140 (development allocation);
- From March 14, 2024 to June 14, 2024 and starting November 15, 2024 in Sealing Area 20 for licence classes in the Sealing Areas 21 to 26 for licence classes Q100-Q110 (commercial licences) and Q140 (development allocation).
- The Grey Seal fishery (hunt) will be open:
- Until June 30, 2024, and starting September 15, 2024 to December 20, 2024 in the Sealing Area 20 for licence classes Q100-Q110 (commercial licences), Q130 (personal use licences);
- Until June 30, 2024, and starting September 15, 2024 to December 20, 2024 in the Sealing Area 21 to 26 for licence classes Q100-Q110 (commercial licences).
To obtain their licences, licence holders must log on to the National Online Licensing System.
For additional information
Please visit our website at the following address: Commercial Fisheries and click on “Notice to Fish harvesters” to access all relevant information.
For more information, contact 418-986-2095.