Fraser River Sockeye fishery could be shut for years!

[OldBlackDog]

Irvine agrees that a prolonged closure on fishing would help stocks recover, but thinks reducing the amount of hatchery fish produced, especially by Alaska, might have an even greater impact.


https://biv.com/article/2020/09/fraser-sockeye-fishery-could-be-shut-down-years

 

[OldBlackDog]

As a result, there will be no fishing of any kind for Fraser River sockeye this year, including First Nation food, social and ceremonial (FSC) fishing.

“The nations themselves have willingly said ‘We want to conserve these fish,’” said Jordan Point, executive director for the First Nations Fisheries Council. “The worldview is to be looking out for seven generations ahead, so they’re not going to fish on those species because they want to save some for their children and grandchildren.”

 

[Charts]

is this verified? I really really hope this is the case and they don't give in to FN political pressures. Closing it for 4 years will be the test gauge. I say it needs to be done. Recreational ocean fishing should remain open but all gillnets closed and all, FN included, closed in the rivers.

 

[Birdman]

is this verified? I really really hope this is the case and they don't give in to FN political pressures. Closing it for 4 years will be the test gauge. I say it needs to be done. Recreational ocean fishing should remain open but all gillnets closed and all, FN included, closed in the rivers.

Hate to burst your bubble but the chances of recreational fishing being left open while FN opportunities are closed on a "commercial" species like sockeye is about 0.00%.

 

[zurk]

haha. good luck with that. all those nets are gonna keep going in. whats DFO going to do ?

 

[onefish]

is this verified? I really really hope this is the case and they don't give in to FN political pressures. Closing it for 4 years will be the test gauge. I say it needs to be done. Recreational ocean fishing should remain open but all gillnets closed and all, FN included, closed in the rivers.

So the same view as the FN have right now except reversed to suit sporties interests. As far as I can see any measures that stand any chance of working would entail all sectors pitching in for conservation, no exceptions.

 

[fish4all]

is this verified? I really really hope this is the case and they don't give in to FN political pressures. Closing it for 4 years will be the test gauge. I say it needs to be done. Recreational ocean fishing should remain open but all gillnets closed and all, FN included, closed in the rivers.

LMAO. If one goes they both go. Not sure if you’re paying attention but if anything rec and commies best start having some meaningful dialogue. Not just about who gets to kill the last fish as it won’t be either group.

 

[SerengetiGuide]

Pretty sure my aunt was offered sockeye other day by FN for a price haha