The 2020-2021 IFMP Timeline document from DFO sets out the dates and opportunities for comment regarding the IFMP. Of particular interest, the deadline for input on the IFMP Planning Priorities is January 13, 2020.
An IFMP is an integrated fisheries management plan that DFO develops for each fishery to describe the fishery and its management issues, and then sets out how that fishery will be managed. The IFMP priorities and the final plan set the stage for which fisheries regulations or harvest controls will be put in place. It is a critical document that directly impacts every recreational fisherperson.
The current 2019/2020 Salmon IFMPs are quite lengthy documents, and are available at:
- Southern BC – https://waves-vagues.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/40799104.pdf
- Northern BC – https://waves-vagues.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/40797168.pdf
Please contact DFO by email with any feedback as soon as possible.
You may join a group discussion on January 6th via a webinar hosted by the West Coast Fishing Guide Association (WCFGA). It may provide you a more accessible platform to discuss our fishery issues, learn from others, and develop a consistent message to provide DFO as feedback.
Webinar details:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, January 6, 2020 |
| Time | 7 pm - 8:30 pm PST |
| Title | WCFGA Salmon IFMP Priorities Meeting |
| Link to join meeting from computer, smartphone or tablet. | https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/848334325 |
| Access Code | Access Code: 848-334-325 |
| Audio only phone number | +1 (647) 497-9391 |
| Link to download GoToMeeting app | https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/848334325 |