Elver Fishery Shutdown Devastating for Licence Holders

Citing conservation and safety concerns, the elver fishery in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick was shut down by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) this spring, leaving licence holders with empty nets and unanswered questions. By way of a Fisheries Management Order, the elver fishery was closed on April 15 by DFO for 45 days, ending the season. “All elver harvesting is now prohibited and subject to enforcement action. DFO will continue to work closely with the RCMP and local police to ...