Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Assoc.

NOTICE TO ALL PEI INDEPENDENT CORE GROUNDFISH FISHERMEN
The PEI Fishermen’s Association will hold a Registration & Draw for fishermen who wish to participate in the Fixed Gear Sentinel Fishery for 2011. Fishing will take place in the six (6) specific areas proposed for 2011 (longline gear vessels only). PEI Independent Core Fishermen in possession of a valid groundfish license may apply to fish in one of these areas. Participating fishermen must be able to demonstrate experience in the groundfish longline gear fishery. Registration will take place at Room 107, the Farm Centre, 420 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI, on Tuesday, June 7 and Wednesday, June 8, 2011 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Registrants may apply in person or send a representative with written permission authorizing him/her to register on their behalf with a copy of your valid groundfish license. The Draw will be held at approximately 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the completion of the Registration. Fishermen who participated in Sentinel Fishery any year from 1996 - 2010 inclusive, are not eligible to register. The registration fee is $50.00 (GST included). The fishery will take place between July 3 to November 12, 2011. The total number of days fishing will be nine (9). The maximum number of days that you can fish in one week is two (2). A minimum of 1250 hooks (size 12 circle - 1 fathom apart) and maximum of 2500 hooks will be used (divided equally between two sites). All Atlantic Halibut must be returned to the water. At-Sea-Observers must be on the vessels whenever the gear is fished (fish onboard the vessels). Observers are not required during the setting of the gear provided that no fish are being brought aboard.