Catching Up on April 2020

Things got busy for many folks with COVID-19 and the rules put in place both federally and provincially to “flatten the curve” of infection. ACS meetings have been cancelled, many people are working from home – if they’re not already retired, and are fortunate enough to have a job that lets them!

The posts to the ACS website fell behind for three or four weeks. Here are some of the highlights relevant to the ACS and her members.

April 30 DFO releases the Five Nations Multi-species Fishery Management Plan 2020/2021.

April 28 At the Coast Guard’s request, the Tulista Park boat ramp in Sidney is closed. A few days later, news reported it was re-opened.

April 24 The SFI speaks to fishing and hunting under provincial COVID-19 guidelines, and also about a marked selective fishery that can be achieved through mass marking of hatchery stock.

April 23 It’s reported the BC Provincial Health Officer adds hunting and fishing to the list of COVID-19 essential services.

April 21 The SFI again requests letters to be sent to DFO and the Minister in charge.

April 17 Big Bar Landslide Info Bulletin was released.

April 16 News that DFO has rented a Whooshh system for the 2020 season of migration to move fish up past the Big Bar Landslide.

April 10 The SFAB sent chinook salmon retention proposals for the Southern BC recreational fishery to DFO’s Salmon Management Team.

April 9 The SFI sought letters of support to be sent to the DFO and the federal Minster thereof regarding the SFI’s chinook salmon management proposal.