Halibut Transporting for out of Towners 2013
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Rob H
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I talked to two DFO officers that were at the Victoria boat show a couple weeks ago about this. I referred to the Feb. 20th Fishery Notice about halibut limits. I asked if keeping the top side (stomach side) filet containing the pectoral fin and the tail attached would show proof of size. They were both of the opinion that if this filet/tail measured less that 95 cm this would be proof that the fish was legal. I did not ask what you had to do with the other filets (not an issue fo me).
...Rob
...Rob
GLG
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From the FN0087-RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (other than Salmon) - Halibut: 2013 Recreational Fishery Opening Date and NEW Management Measures
DFO will be releasing information related to releasing fish safely and in the least harmful manner as well as the proper packaging and transport of large fish.
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/x..._notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=148836&ID=recreational
DFO will be releasing information related to releasing fish safely and in the least harmful manner as well as the proper packaging and transport of large fish.
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/x..._notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=148836&ID=recreational
trendsetter
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They already released the "Release Halibut with Care" document but I haven't seen any new packaging requirements. It only references the "head off" length as a packaging option.
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/...s/2013-halibut-fletan-release-liberez-eng.pdf
OldBlackDog
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So where are the LEGAL requirements?
I think you should be able to fillet them as before. Just add a required photo of the halibut whole with a tape drawn along the fish so that it can be verified as legal. DFO supplys a document that you sign (name, date and length of fish) and swearing that this picture hasn't been doctored.
the fog ducker
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best scenario for us , i could live with this ,
where can the doc be found , or post if you find out if this is factual
thx Pro
fd
where can the doc be found , or post if you find out if this is factual
thx Pro
fd
the fog ducker
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sounded too good ta be true , sorry read it way to quickly
fd
fd
Peahead
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Nope, I doubt DFO would ever go for an idea that involved a photo ....for starters the photo could be of a different fish. DFO to my knowledge has always gone by the object you have in your possession so a photo as proof would be a huge departure. I think they could figure out filet size for over under and do it that way ......but also that might be too simple an easy and not complicated so that also would be unlike DFO ...lol
It doesn't matter what rules you have...cheaters will always cheat. Having the fish, a photo with the yardstick in place and most important the persons signature swearing to terms on the form offer an enforcement officer the best hope of catching a cheater. They could still re-assemble the fillets to see if the fish falls close to the legal limits, the photo and signed doc just add to evidence pro or against.
Pippen
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Haha....no kidding, I am buying a GoPro just to film some of this fun!!
scott craven
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cant wait to keep my 100lber..........holmes*
That would be illegal.
Pippen
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Hey FD.....
For your Toronto buddy I would think no matter what he/she would likely want to have it processed as I am sure it will travel WAY better from Bamfield to Vancouver and then to Toronto.
Definitely tell them to check with airlines though on their policies with "perishable food". I am thinking that frozen, processed fish would be okay in styrofoam/box to fly with but if not frozen I think they may have to have a 'real' cooler as per WestJet.
http://www.westjet.com/guest/en/travel/basics/baggage/special-items.shtml
And Air Canada....not quite as specific.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/sports_equip.html
the fog ducker
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Aces
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Westjet told me that styrofoam coolers must be contained in a seperate, plastic lined waxed carboard box. My processor (Trilogy) has these specific systems hence my referral to taking the fish to a processor and then i got jumped on. Just trying to share my experiences, fellas
Pippen
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Yup.....that type of packaging makes sense and I figured would be just fine for processed fish as you see more than a few of those at YVR through the season.
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