Chinook Options Op-Ed
The difference in Exploitation Rate (ER) of Fraser Chinook based on DFO Science modelling determined there is only a 0.8% increased ER.
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The difference in Exploitation Rate (ER) of Fraser Chinook based on DFO Science modelling determined there is only a 0.8% increased ER.
Vancouver Island is home to approximately 37 hatcheries, seven of which are major federally operated facilities. In addition, there are also 45 First Nations and non-profit community-based groups working toward one common goal: helping to enhance salmon stocks as well as to protect, maintain, and restore their natural habitat. In 2018...
The DFO has asked for letters. If you haven’t written one yet, do you know what yours will, or even should say? The SFI has made these following observations and specific recommendations.
On February 5, the DFO released a letter designed to "communicate the Department’s approach for developing fisheries management actions to address conservation concerns for Fraser River Chinook in 2019."
Commonly 5% to 30% of any particular run of Chinook will be whites. Traditionally, many fishermen thought that the colour of a salmon was due to its diet. However...
Sockeye from the Fraser River comprise one of the greatest salmon stock aggregates in BC. It’s no exaggeration to describe it as a “foundation stock,” because it is so important to many diverse communities within the province.
There is real damage being done to the future reputation of the recreational fishery in BC. The business infrastructure is paying big time for DFO’s lack of preparedness in providing a meaningful consultation and planning schedule to develop measures that would sustain the fishery.
It was only a matter of time before a recreational ...
The Big Bar slide on the Fraser River is thought ...
July 6th, 2020 from 12:00pm-1:30pm The Public Fishery Alliance has organized an "information rally" at the DFO office located at 401 Burrard St., Vancouver.