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Category: Member Updates

*** SNOW CRAB HARVESTERS LICENSED TO FISH IN CMA 11E ONLY***

The 2026 Post-Season Snow Crab Survey is underway collecting information used in the stock assessment and informing Science Advice to Resource Managers. Harvesters were notified of the opportunity to participate
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8A FLEET MEETING – NOVEMBER 02

Please be advised there will be an 8A crab fleet meeting on November 02, 2026, at Cape Broyle Hall at 9:00 a.m. See attached for agenda items. Please reach out
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FALL LINE-TRAWL FISHERY TAGGING OPPORTUNITY

FFAW is now accepting applications for a halibut tagging opportunity. The goal is to tag 6 Atlantic halibut caught as bycatch in the Northern Cod Longline Fishery. Atlantic halibut will
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MINISTER THOMPSON TAKES STANCE ON REC LOBSTER

Minister Joanne Thompson has responded to the request for a recreational lobster fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the answer is clear: no recreational lobster fishery will be considered. Licensed
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MEDIA RELEASE: France Will Not Gain Access to Canadian Snow Crab

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are clear: France cannot create access to snow crab on the Grand Banks by unilateral announcement, and Canadians will not consent
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2026 ATLANTIC MACKEREL BAIT FISHERY ADDITIONAL THIRD OPENING

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will re-open the competitive, personal-use Atlantic mackerel bait fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador Mackerel Fishing Areas 1 through 14 at 0600 hours on October 03, 2026.
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*** Snow Crab harvesters licensed to fish in CMA 10B only***

The 2026 Post-Season Snow Crab Survey is underway collecting information on our Snow Crab stock for use in the annual Newfoundland Region Snow Crab Stock Assessment. Completion of the survey
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Job opening: Member Representative – Inshore Fishery

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Notice to 13A and 13B Lobster License Harvesters

A mailout to all 13A and 13B Lobster License Holders have been mailed out on Friday, September 11. Please be advised that we have extended the deadline for return of
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Applications now open for Marine Institute’s Fishing Master III and IV programs

Fishing Master IV programming is available in Carbonear, Clarenville, Lewisporte, Port Hope Simpson, St. John’s, and Stephenville, with Fishing Master III offered in Holyrood. Applications can be found at: trainatmi.ca/public/category/programArea.do?method=load&selectedProgramAreaId=9052224
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