Aboriginal Fisheries . •

Training Program

MODULE 7-2 Checking Gear, Catch and Licences

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j Introduction ...... 1 j Approaching Fishers in an Appropriate Manner ...... 3 Identifying Type of Gear ...... 6 j Checking Buoys and Markings ...... 16 Visually Estimating Gear Dimensions . . . 18 j Measuring Nets ...... 21 Checking Catch ...... 23 j Checking Licence Information ...... 26 Usefu I Terms ...... 28 j Further Reading ...... 30 j Exercises ...... · 31 j j j j J Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page i LJ [j Reference Manual Introduction Module 7-2 ~ j j Introduction j The Aim of This manual is designed to help you make gear, j this Manual catch and licence checks. j You should learn from the training activities, not from the manual. - The Reference Manual is for reference purposes only. Use it only when you j need to refresh your memory. j Learning The course is divided into sections with different objectives learning objectives. j A learning objective is a task you should be able to perform at the end of each section. The learning objective is contained in a grey box at the start of j each section. j Evaluation Testing conditions and passing criteria follow the learning objective. They tell you how you will be evaluated. There will be no surprises or trick j questions during the evaluation.

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I Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 3 I D Reference Manual Learning Objective 1 Module 7-2 D Your Section 33(1) of the B.C. Fishing Regulations gives Authority to you the authority to inspect: D Inspect • nets, lines and other gear [j • catch • fishing licences, permits and log books

[j You can only inspect those parts of the vessel w~ere these items can be found. For example, you [j cannot inspect living quarters. An inspection is not the same as a search. A search is a more thorough inspection where you can pry into hidden places [j for concealed items.

[j If an operator refuses to let you see any of the listed items for inspection, you can charge him under Section 79(1) of the Fisheries Act with LJ failing to comply with the regulations. [j Approaching When you approach a vessel to check their gear, Fishers catch or licence, try not to interrupt their fishing. [j Their tiine is valuable. Often fishers work long hours without much sleep. They may resent an LJ unnecessary interruption and give you a hard time. Approach the vessel from the clear side. Time [j your approach so it causes as little interruption as possible. For example, it is better to approach the vessel while their nets are out rather than when [j they are in the middle of bringing in a catch.

LJ Hail the skipper and say you want to board the vessel. This gives the skipper the chance to [j properly welcome you on board. You will fmd that you have the best success [j dealing with fishers when you treat them with respect and courtesy. This will help you avoid LJ Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 4 D LJ Reference Manual Leaming Objective 1 Module 7-2 LJ confrontations and enforce the regulations most ~ effectively. If the skipper asks to see your certification as a ~ Fishery Officer, you must show it by law under the Fisheries Act.

j Confidentiality Treat the catch information you collect as confidential. Don't tell the skippers of other boats j what catches are like in an area you have just visited. j j j j j j j j j j j j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 5 j I Reference Manual Learning Objective 2 Module 7-2 I I I I I I 2. Identifying Type of Gear

I Learning Objective I I Testing Conditions I I Passing Criteria I I I I I I Fisheries &. oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 6 I [j Reference Manual Learning Objective 2 Module 7-2 (j Types .of Gear Fishers use different gear depending on the type of [j fish they want to catch. This is because certain gear is more effective at taking certain species. Since the regulations that you enforce prohibit the [j use of certain types of gear, you must be able to identify all gear used by fishers in B.C.

[j Typical commercial fishing gear include:

[j gill net Jiggmg gear seme diving gear troll digging gear [j longline dredging gear trawl picking gear [j trap ring gear D Typical sport fishing gear include: rod and reel [j Jlg net D bucket Typical food fishing gear include: [j beach seine gill net [j gaff harpoon trap LJ werr rifle [j seme picking gear (clam rake) LJ D

CJ Fisheries &. oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 7 [j D Reference Manual Learning Objective 2 Module 7-2 [j Gill nets Identifying Features

J You can identify vessels that are using gill nets to j catch fish by the following features: • vessels are usually 30 to 40 feet long • almost always operated by one person j • often operate at dawn or dusk when net is least visible to fish j Description of Gill Netting

J A gill net is a net that is used to catch fish by enmeshing them. The net does not enclose an area j of water. Gill nets catch fish by their gills. Fishers hang the j net like a curtain in the water along a route they hope will be the route taken by the fish. Fish j swimming into the net are caught by their gill covers. j The net is supported by a line at the surface that is threaded through floats placed at regular intervals. j This is known as the cork line. The bottom of the net is attached to a weighted line known as the leadline. j Gill nets are usually about 1200 feet long and 60 j meshes deep. The size of the mesh--that is, the ho~e formed by the twine--varies according to the type of fish to be caught. j The net is payed out from the stem of the vessel from a power-operated drum. This drum should j not be confused with the drum used on some seine vessels. The drum on seine vessels is much larger J than those on gill net vessels. j Fisheries &. oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page a j D Reference Manual Learning Objective 2 Module 7-2 D All modem gill nets are made from synthetic fibres. The nets come in different colors to make D them less visible to fish in different areas and at different times of the year. [j Gill Net Equipment

[j Cork Line - Top line of the net. Floats are attached to support the net in the water. LJ Lead Line - Bottom line of the net. Weights are [j attached to hold down the net. Scotchman - Irredescent or plain orange marker [j buoy attached to the end of the net. Marked with the licence number of the vessel to which it [j belongs. Gill Net - Complete net including the bridle, mesh, (j cork.line and leadline. Purse seine Identifying Features LJ You can identify vessels that are fishing using a j purse seine by the following features: • seine vessels are usually 50 or 60 feet in length j • usually have a crew of five or more.

~ Description of a Seine J A purse seine is a net used to enclose an area of j water and trap fish. The net is cast from a boat then closed at the bottom by a line to form a purse j or bag. Fishers use the purse seine to enclose a school of j fish, then bring them into the hold of the vessel. j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 9 j D Reference Manual Leaming Objective 2 Module 7-2 D Like the gill net, the seine also uses a corkline and [j a leadline. A long rope called the purseline is threaded through large rings attached to the [j leadline. The net is set by lowering one end into the water, [j then steering the vessel in a circle while paying out the rest of the net.- When the circle is completed the purseline is tightened, completely closing the CJ. bottom of the net and trapping fish. The net loaded with fish is then hauled aboard the vessel.

[j A typical salmon purse seine has meshes of at least 3 112 inches and measures over 1320 feet in length. LJ It is usually about 250 meshes deep. Table, drum Identifying Features [j and beach seines Table seiners haul the net aboard using a power operated block attached to the boom. Table seiners D are usually large combination vessels that fish for more than one type of fish. They range in size up D to 90 feet. [j Drum seiners use a power-operated drum to withdraw the net. Drum seiners are usually smaller than table seiners. They usually seine only [j for salmon since nets large enough for herring or tuna seining will not fit on the drum. [j Beach seines, also known as drag seines, are often used in the food fishery. One end of the net is tied [j to a tree or rock on the shore. · The other end is towed out and back by a small boat. Fish are then [j trapped in the shallow water. [j' [j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 10 [j D Reference Manual Leaming Objective 2 Module 7-2 D Seine Equipment

D Blondie - A quick-release shackle used to attach the purseline to the net under .pressure. LJ Bunt - The last 18 meters of the net to be retrieved during a set. Composed of stronger mesh than the LJ body web so it can hold the fish against the boat [j during brailing or lift them over the stem. Hairpin - A steel bar, shaped like a hairpin, used [j to hold the rings on the bottom of the net. Purseline - Line threaded through the bottom rings u used to draw the bottom of the net together. Rings - Large metal rings spaced every twelve feet [j along the bottom of the net.

[j Trailers Identifying Features

You can identify vessels that are fishing by trolling D by the following features: [j • two tall poles extend above the mast and two more extend past the bow. When fishing, these poles are dropped downward LJ Description of Trolling

u Trolling is defined as fishing using a line and any type of hook that is operated from a vessel. It [j does not include fishing with a longline.

Trolling is used to catch fish that live in deeper [j water than those caught by seines or gill nets, such as chinook. ~

LJ Fisheries &. oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 11 LJ [j Reference Manual Leaming Objective 2 Module 7-2 0 The poles have stainless steel lines. They are [j reeled on power-driven spools known as gurdies. Trolling Equipment [j Cannonball - A heavy sinker, or weight, attached to the end of the line. Controls the depth of [j fishing.

LJ Clothespeg - A device used to attach the leader to the line.

[j Fairlead - The tackle used to attach the line from the pole to the line from the gurdie. [j Flasher - A brightly colored device used to catch [j the attention of fish. Gurdies - Power-driven spools used to turn the 0 lines. [j Hootchie - A plastic squid used as a lure. Leader - A section of filament on the end· of the [j line. Used to attach the lure, flasher and hook. Pig line - A fishing line that passes over the stern [j of a vessel.

Spoon - A brightly colored device, usually metal, [j used to attract the fish to the hook. [j [j D [j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 12 [J [j Reference Manual Learning Objective 2 Module 7-2 [j Longlines Identifying Features

D You can identify vessels that are longlining by the following features: LJ • a single powered drum is used to pay out and retrieve a single stainless steel line [j • ocean vessels average 50 to 80 feet in length • inland vessels average JO to 40 feet in length LJ Description of Longlining

[j A longline is a line that has a baited hook or hooks attached to it and is anchored to the seabed. [j Longlining is used to catch large bottom-feeding [j fish such as halibut. Longline Equipment [j Skate - Section of line to which the leaders, hook [j and bait are attached. String - Several skates tied together. [j Trawlers Identifying Features

[j Trawlers are ocean going vessels much larger than gill netters, seiners or troll boats.

[j Description of Trawling

[j Trawling is used to catch ground fish such as shrimp.

LJ Trawling Equipment [j Beam Trawl - Trawl gear in which the wings are held apart by a beam instead of otter boards. LJ Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 13 [j D Reference Manual Learning Objective 2 Module 7-2 D Belly - Major body of the net. Forward of the [j cod-end and behind the wings. Cod-end - Bag at the rear of the net in which fish LJ are trapped. Flapper - Small, single piece of netting that LJ crosses the belly. Acts as a valve, sealing the fish in the c9dend. [j Otter Board - Large, iron-shod doors that hold the (j wings apart and the net open. Towing Bridle - Cables used to connect the otter [j boards to the wings. Towing Warp - Cables used to connect the otter [j boards to the vessel. j Wings - Forward portion of the net used to guide fish into the gear. j Converted Many vessels are converted from one type of gear ·Vessels to another at different times of the year. For j example, small gill net vessels may troll for . salmon in the early summer, then gill net salmon j when the fish are running, gill net roe herring in the late winter. They might also set groundfish j traps in between seasons. By taking part in several fisheries, the fishers j improve their· income. Also, the risk of a poor season in one fishery is offset by the chance of a j good season in others. j j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 14 j LJ Reference Manual Learning Objective 2 Module 7-2 [j Gear The B.C. Fishery Regulations _detail all of the [j Restrictions restrictions placed on the use of gear. These restrictions limit the sizes of nets and dictate what type of gear can be used to catch certain types of LJ fish. For example, trawlers may not use a net with a mesh size of less than 76 mm.

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LJ Buoy The B.C. Fishery Regulations detail how all of the Regulations buoys should be used and marked. [j Gill nets A painted irridescent or plain orange buoy must be [j placed on the net of each gill net. The buoy must be at least 125 cm in circumference. It must be [j legibly marked with the identification plate number of the vessel from which it is operating. c LJ At night, during the period from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, a lantern giving a steady white light must be attached to the end of [j the net.

[j Longlines A buoy must be attached to each end of a longline. They must be legibly marked. with the identification plate number of the vessel it operates [j from.

[j Traps A buoy must be attached to each end of every line of traps, and each individual trap. The buoys must be legibly marked with the identification plate [j number of the vessel using the traps. They must be floating and visible on the surface of the water. [j Indian food For a gill net, the buoy should show the licence [j fishing number and the initials of fishers.

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4. Visually Estimating Gear Dimensions

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Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 18 D Reference Manual Learning Objective 4 Module 7-2 [j Net with illegal Here are the steps to follow to visually estimate if [j mesh used? a net with illegal mesh is used: 1. Examine how much fish each net in the area LJ contains. 2. Make a rough estimate of the average catch per LJ net.

LJ 3. Identify the nets with above-average catches. [j 4. Investigate. For catches substantially above the average, [j suspect the fisher using: [j • a net with illegally small mesh • a monofilament fiber net. [j A monofilament fiber net is made of unbreakable mesh that is invisible to the fish. Mono filament [j fiber nets are strictly prohibited.

Oversized net Here are the steps to follow to visually ~stimate if LJ used? an oversized net is used:

j 1. Count the number of floats for each net in the area. Floats are the small buoys attached to the top of the net keeping it afloat. Floats are also LJ known as corks.

j 2. Make a rough estimate of the average number of floats per net.

j 3. Identify the nets that have more floats than the average number. j 4. Investigate. j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 19 j (j Reference Manual Learning Objective 4 Module 7-2 LJ [j Extra nets Look for: used? • an extra length of net attached to a fisher's ~ main net [j • a double net • an unattached net floating nearby . LJ These nets are illegal. LJ

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5. Measuring Nets

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Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 21 D Reference Manual Learning Objective 5 Module 7·2 [J Mesh size Measure the size of the mesh diagonally (from comer to comer) using calipers. The net must be D stretched and wet.

LJ Under the Regulations, mesh size means the distance between the diagonally opposite angles of a single mesh of a net, measured inside and D between the knots, after the net has been immersed in water and extended without straining the twine. [j Net length To measure the length of a net, use a short measuring stick. Tum the stick end over end along [j the net as the net is being drawn into the boat. The net must be wet. [j You can also use a special tape measure made of string. While the net is still in the water, attach [j the tape measure at one end of the net and run it along the length of the net. [j A third method of measuring the length of a net is to count the number of floats and multiplying that D number by the distance between two floats. Net depth While stationed along the net in the water, pull up [j the net one mesh at a time using your fingers. Count the number of mesh and multiply by the width of each mesh. Repeat this procedure 2 or 3 D times along the length of the net to make sure the [j net is unifonnly wide. [j [j D J Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 22 J ~ Reference Manual Learning Objective 6 · Module 7-2 m m I ~ ~ 6. Checking Species, Size and ~ Number of Fish Caught I Learning Objective I I I Testing Conditions

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[j Other training modules in this program cover these tasks. Consult the following:

[j • Modules 1-1, 1-7 and 1-8, for salmon

• selected training modules in Series 2, for D herring

(j • selected training modules in Series 3, for groundfish [j • selected training modules in Series 4, for shellfish. D [j Is the Catch To find out if a catch is legal or not, consult the Legal or Not? B.C. fishery regulations in the Departmental Acts and Regulations Manual. The B.C. fishery [j regulations are organized into the following sections: [j • General Fishery Regulations • Pacific Commercial Salmon Fishery Regulations [j • Pacific Fishery Registration and Licensing Regulations • Pacific Shellfish Regulations [j • B.C. Sport Fishing Regulations • Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations (j [j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 24 [j Reference Manual Leaming Objective 6 Module 7-2

At the end of each section you will find handy tables summarizing what's legal and what's not. The tables are referred to as schedules.

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7. Checking Licence Information

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Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 2s· (j Reference Manual Leaming Objective 7 Module 7-2 D Licence Everyone fishing in B.C. must have a valid licence. Information That licence, whether domestic or commercial, D must be on board and ready for inspection while fishing. Anyone who is fishing must show you the [j licence at your request. The licence may not be altered, obscured or defaced.

/ [j There are a number of different classes of licences. [j Anyone who is fishing must comply with all the terms of their licence.

D Commercial Commercial licences will spell out these terms: fishing licences • species of fish allowed D • quantity of fish allowed • time period when allowed to fish D • the waters allowed to fish in • type and quantity of gear allowed [j • manner in which gear may be used • how caught fish must be marked, transported [j and reported. Clam Commercial fishing licences for clam harvesting harvesting have letters stamped on them to designate the area D licences where harvesting can take place. D Indian food Indian food fishing (IFF) licences may be issued to fishing a band. The fisher may produce a copy of the licences licence endorsed by the council of the band or a · LJ signed document from the council of the band.

[j Sport fishing Sport fishers must have a sport fishing 'licence to licence catch fin fish in tidal waters. The fisherman must carry the licence on his person at all times and [j produce it on demand of a Fishery Officer or Guardian. [j D Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 27 ~ Reference Manual Leaming Objective 7 Module 7-2

On a sport fishing licence, a "J" means juvenile. There is no fee to pay.

For further information on licencing, refer to the Pacific Fishery and Registration Licencing Requirements.

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Sample Fishing Licences

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Sample Fishing Licences

[j c.n ~ Vendor No./\lendeur N° O TIDAL WATERS SPORT PERMIS DE PECHE SPORTIVE FISHING LICENCE DANS LES EAUX DE MAREE 11111~ 0 For the period of April 1. 1992 to.,March 31, 1993 Valid tramN11ide du Pour la periode du 1 a·vril 1992 au 31 mars 1993 -.J

IREPLACEMENT LICENCE I NOUVEAU PERMIS D I Y/A I - I 0/J ICJ) [j RESIDENT OF CANADA GST included PERSONNES RESIDENT AU CANADA TPS com rise /¥~J ~~· R121491807 J Senior annual/ Personnes agees, 1 an $5.35 I 5,35$ 0 Adult annual/Adulte, 1 an $10.70I10,70$ 0 NON RESIDENT OF. CANADA [j PERSONNES NE RESIDENT PAS Adult 1 day/AdUlte. 1 jour $3.75 I 3,75$ 0 DU CANADA Juvenile annual/Jeunes, 1 an FREE / GRATUIT O r , Annual/1an $37.45 I 37,45$ 0 Dl!&'J· 5 day/5 jours $18.73I18,73$ 0 [j 4 day/4 jours $14.98 I 14,98$ 0 3 day/3 jours $11.24 I 11,24$ 0 2 day/2 jours $7.49 I 7,49$ 0 1 day/1 jour $3.75 I 3,75$ 0 Juvenile/Jeunes FREE/GRATUIT 0 ~·du SauMOn Qutnnot....J '. SENIOR ' P£RSONNES AGHS 0 65 yrs & over D Famiiy name/Nom ae lamde Gwen Name!Prenom 65 ans et plus JUVENILE/JEUNE& under 16 years moins de 16 ans AOULT/AOULTES [j 16 to 64 years CnyNille 16 ~ 64 ans

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j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 31 j D Reference Manual Leaming Objective 7 Module 7-2 D [j Sample Fishing Licences

[j CJ1 Vendor No./llendeur N° 0 TIDAL WATERS SPORT PERMIS DE PECHE SPORTIVE FISHING LICENCE DANS LES EAUX DE MAREE For the period of April 1, 1992 to March 31. 1993 11111~ Pour la periode du 1 avril 1 992 au 31 mars 1993 Valid lrom/V11ide du -1

IREPLACEMENT LICENCE I NOUVEAU PERMIS 0 I Y/A I 11/M I O/J IOJ RESIDENT OF CANADA GST included PERSONNES RESIDENT AU CANADA TPS com rise m~ ~~- R121491807 J Senior annual/ Personnes agees, 1 an S5.35 I 5,35$ 0 Adult annual/Adulte, 1 an $10.70I10,70$ 0 Adult 1 day/Adulte. 1 jour S3. 75 I 3.75$ 0 Juvenile annual/Jeunes, 1 an FREE / GRATUIT O Annual/1an $37.45 I 37 ,45$ 0 5 day/5 jours $18.73I18,73$ 0 4 day/4 jours $14.98I14,98$ 0 3 day/3 jours $11.24 I 11,24$ 0 2 day/2 jours $7.4917,49$0 1 day/1 jour $3.75 I 3,75$ 0 Juvenile/Jeunes FREE/GRATUIT 0 SaumonCon.sen.wuWn Qutnnat "" SENIOR PERSONNES AG~ES 65 yrs & over Family name/Norn oe tamne Given NamoJProncm 65 ans et plus JUVENIWJEUNES under 16 years suee1 AddresS/Numero. rue • ,•, I : mains de 16 ans ...,....-,.. v AOULT/AOULTES 16 to 64 years D 16 a 64 ans

Country/Pays/ ( PoS1al/Zip ~~ Poslal RETAIN THIS LICENCE return may be requested to: STATISTICS UNIT I Y/A l - I ~J I ~ Sullll 410, 555 W. H•stlnp D V1t1C111Mr, B.C. V6B 563 GARDE CE PERlllS t ii peut etre demande par. Signa1ure at ucence Holder/Signature du aetemeur du pe«nlS Legislation is in process for an annual catch limit of 10 ling cod in the Strait of Georgia (see regulations for details). The following catch record can be used by those who wish to voluntarily comply. I Une !oi I limitant la prise de morues·lingues a 10 par annee dans le detroit de Georgie sera bientOt en vigueur (pour de plus amples renseignements. consutter le reglement). Le registre ci·dessous peut servir a consigner ! volontairement les prises de morue·lingue. LING COO CATCH RECORD I ENREGISTREMENT DES PRISES OE MORUE-LINGUE STATISTICAL ARcA D No.IN° DATE/DATE ZOME ST.ATISTIOUE No.JN• DATE/DATE i~'YrATts#~ 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 g 5 10 SH mtllt 110 ol lllil lla11e1 tor Siimon Cl1l:ll RICGrJI. I Eftlt1illrlm111 Ill ptila H aumaa '" 11rso •• flltlllll . Fisheries Peches I ••• and Oceans et Oceans Canada

Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 32 J Reference Manual Useful Terms D Module 7-2 D [j Useful Terms [j basin hole hole cut through the ice, used for setting and lifting [j· nets. bridle line single line used to join the lead and cork lines. [j buoy a floating marker, consisting of a pole up to 16 feet long, topped with a flag bearing a DFO licence D number. [j corks see floats. drop line a line permanently frozen into the ice near the [j basin hole, used fo attach the net bridle lines. [j floats small buoys attached to the top of a net keeping it afloat. Also known as corks. D jigger also known as a prairie ice jigger. A floating device about 8 feet long inserted beneath the ice. [j Propels itself by a leverage system when the person fishing pulls on a line to draw a net under the ice. D jigger finder an electronic signalling device used to locate the [j jigger in extremely thick ice. knocker a device that knocks when the running line is [j pulled sharply. Helps fishers find the jigger beneath the ice. [j monofilament a net .made of unbreakable' mesh that is invisible to fiber net the fish. Strictly prohibited. J

J Fisheries &. oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 33 J LJ Reference Manual Useful Terms Module 7-2 [j needle bar a six-foot steel bar with an eye for a wrist rope and [j a three-point tapered tip. net lifter a winching device, mounted on the front of larger LJ fish boats and powered by an auxiliary gas engine. Used to pull gill nets into the boat. Since a gill net is usually anchored, the net lifter pulls the boat [j through the water.

net web also called mesh. The fine filament used to catch ~ fish by the gills. May be made of nylon, monofilament, cotton or linen. LJ skiff a small boat, about 18 to 20 feet long. Powered by [j an outboard motor. Used for daily trips to the fishing grounds. Carries one or two people. LJ [j [j

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~ j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 34 J LJ Reference Manual Further Reading Module 7-2 LJ [j Further Reading LJ To find out more about gear, catch and licence LJ checks, see the following source: Departmental Acts and Regu.lations Manual, a LJ departmental binder that contains the following information: [j • Fisheries Act • B.C. Fishing. Regulations [j · • Pacific Commercial Salmon Fishery Regulations • Pacific Fishery Registration and Licencing Regulations LJ • Pacific Herring Fishery Regulations • Pacific Shellfish Regulations · LJ • B.C. Sport Fishing Regulations • Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations LJ (j [j

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LJ j J Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 35 J [j Reference Manual Exercise 1 Module 7-2 D n Exercise 1 [j Complete this exercise by yourself. Work from memory as much as possible. Do not consult your D notes or the references unless necessary.

[j You have 15 minutes to complete the exercise. D True or false?

[j 1. In the Westem Region, status Indians, non­ status Indians, Metis and Inuit may fish for [j food without a licence of any kind. T F [j 2. There are no special daily limits, possession limits or size limits for sport fishing on Great [j Bear Lake, Great Slave Lake or portions of the Mackenzie River.

D T F D 3. The bag at the rear of the trawl net in which fish are caught is called the cod-end. [j T F D [j J J Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 36 J [j Reference Manual Exercise 1 Module 7-2 [j

LJ Exercise 2 [j Complete this exercise by yourself. Work from memory as much as possible. Do not consult your [j notes or the references unless necessary.

[j You have 30 minutes to complete the exercise.

LJ 1. You wish to board a large drum seiner used in salmon fishery to measure its net. When would [j be an appropriate time to approach and board the vessel? D [j [j

[j 2. At what point along the length of the net should you measure the net depth? [j [j [j [j j

J Fisheries & Oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 37 J [j. Reference Manual Exercise 2 Module 7-2 D 3. When may sport fishers use a dip net? [j [j [j

[j 4. Traditional Native fishing gear includes the gaff and spear. Is it legal for these to be used [j under a Food permit? [j

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LJ 5. You check a vessel sportfishing in the Strait of Georgia. There are three adults and one [j juvenile on board. Four rods are out fishing. Only one of the adults and one juvenile have LJ valid fishing licences. Is this operation legal? [J

LJ [j [j J j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 38 J LJ Reference Manual Module 7-2 LJ 6. What kind of licence do Native fishers need to angle with sport fishing gear in B.C. tidal LJ waters?

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