Fisheries and Oceans Canada announces the expansion of personal use licences to harvest seals in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island
Ottawa, ON – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) today announced the expansion of personal use licences to harvest seals in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. This expansion will allow Indigenous communities and residents of these provinces to harvest seals for personal use, including for food, clothing, and cultural purposes.
The personal use seal hunt is a traditional activity that has been practiced by Indigenous communities and coastal residents in Canada for centuries. The hunt is managed by DFO to ensure that it is sustainable and humane.
The expansion of personal use licences to harvest seals in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island will:
- Provide Indigenous communities and residents with access to a traditional food source and cultural practice.
- Help to manage seal populations and reduce their impact on fish stocks.
- Contribute to the local economy by providing income for sealers and businesses that support the hunt.
The personal use seal hunt will be managed in accordance with the following principles:
- The hunt will be conducted in a humane and sustainable manner.
- The number of seals that can be harvested will be limited to ensure that seal populations are not depleted.
- The hunt will be monitored by DFO to ensure that it is conducted in accordance with the regulations.
DFO is committed to working with Indigenous communities and stakeholders to ensure that the personal use seal hunt is conducted in a way that is respectful of both the seals and the people who rely on them.
For more information on the personal use seal hunt, please visit the DFO website: www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/seal-phoque/personal-use-usage-personnel/index-eng.html
Contact:
Media Relations Fisheries and Oceans Canada 613-990-7537 Media.xncr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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