Heiltsuk Herring : Tensions with DFO overcome by Heiltsuk working with commercial fisherman 

After tensions with DFO continued over terms of the 2016 in-season herring management plan, Heiltsuk reached a compromise with commercial fisherman. With permission from Kitasoo/Xai’Xais Nation, Heiltsuk opened East Higgins for the seine fishery to retrieve their 215 ton quota. For more information, please see the press release below and Pacific Wild.