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[Easywater]

Was looking at the DFO site for some other info (2010 salmon outlook) and saw some interesting info on fines handed out in Nfld.
There's a few more on the webpage - we could use some enforcement like this here.

http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/media/charges-inculpations/2010/nl-tnl05-eng.htm

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) investigations recently resulted in the conviction of seven individuals for Atlantic salmon violations.

•On December 3, 2009 in provincial court at Gander, Hayward Vivian of Hare Bay was convicted of fishing Atlantic salmon during a closed time and possession of untagged salmon.  On July 23, 2009 fishery guardians from the DFO detachment in Clarenville inspected a boat belonging to Mr. Vivian and discovered the infraction.  He was fined $4000, with the amount to be directed towards the conservation and protection of Atlantic salmon, and his catch was forfeited by the court.  In addition, Mr. Vivian is prohibited from inland and coastal waters for five years and was sentenced to 14 days in jail.


•On December 3, 2009 in provincial court at Gander, Eric Oram of Dover was convicted of fishing for Atlantic salmon during a closed time and possession of untagged salmon.  On June 23, 2009 fishery guardians from the DFO detachment in Clarenville were conducting surveillance in the Dover area and discovered the violation.  Mr. Oram was fined $3500, with $2000 of the fine to be directed towards the conservation and protection of Atlantic salmon.  In addition, Mr. Oram is prohibited from fishing inland and coastal waters for two years and his catch and gear were forfeited by the court.