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Month: February 2025

14A LOBSTER OPENING MAIL IN BALLOT

The ballots of the 14A Lobster opening date were counted at the FFAW office in Corner Brook today. Harvesters Frank Piercy and John Payne counted the ballots. The results were
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – Reminder: Fixed Gear Barr and Tuck Seine Herring Fisheries Closed in Conception Bay and Southern Shore HFA 7 and 8 – nf.25.025

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.025B 2025-012 Feb. 25, 2025 Reminder: Fixed Gear Barr and Tuck Seine Herring Fisheries Closed in Conception Bay and Southern Shore HFA
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – 3Ps Cod Fishery Closing – nf.25.026

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.026B Feb. 25, 2025 3Ps Cod Fishery Closing DFO advises that the directed cod fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps will close to
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – REDFISH FISHERY CLOSING IN UNIT 2 – Mobile Gear Fleet based in 4R3Pn – nf.25.024

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.024B 2025-011 Feb. 25, 2025 REDFISH FISHERY CLOSING IN UNIT 2 – Mobile Gear Fleet based in 4R3Pn DFO advises that the
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RESULTS OF LATEST SNOW CRAB ASSESSMENT

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Today, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) released the latest stock assessment update for Newfoundland and Labrador’s snow crab fishery, reporting differences in stock health
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CHANGES TO BUDDY-UP IN THE SNOW CRAB FISHERY 

Buddy-up is a DFO-authorized temporary arrangement allowing a maximum of two (2) licence holders in the small vessel fleet, holding valid licences for the same species, the same fishing area, and
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WE’RE HIRING: INSHORE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE

FFAW-Unifor is seeking a Member Representative to service members in the Inshore Fishery sector. This is a full time, permanent position. Reporting to FFAW-Unifor Management, the Member Representative is the
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – Mobile Gear Herring Fishery Reopening in Notre Dame Bay (HFA 4) – nf.25.021

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.021B 2025-010 Feb. 21, 2025 Mobile Gear Herring Fishery Reopening in Notre Dame Bay (HFA 4) DFO advises that at the request
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – MOBILE GEAR HERRING CLOSING in HERRING FISHING AREA 9 and 10 for Group B – nf.25.022

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.022B 2025-010 Feb. 21, 2025 MOBILE GEAR HERRING CLOSING in HERRING FISHING AREA 9 and 10 for Group B Fisheries and Oceans
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – 2025 Applications for Crab Fishing Area 3BC in NAFO Division 3K are Available – nf.25.023

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.023B Feb. 21, 2025 2025 Applications for Crab Fishing Area 3BC in NAFO Division 3K are Available DFO wishes to advise inshore
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