(Source: CBC News | Posted: June 12, 2024)
Federal officials are considering handing over to First Nations a much greater portion of the lucrative but highly fraught Maritime fishery for baby eels by slashing the quotas of commercial outfits that have long held licences in the industry.
The potential move is outlined in a letter sent to licence holders this week by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which has grappled in recent years with widespread unauthorized elver fishing. In March, the department cancelled this year’s spring season outright.
Atlantic Canada Elver Fishers Advisory Council Inc. 