Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO advises seal harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador that, under subsection 6(3) of the Marine Mammal Regulations, members of the public who live immediately adjacent to Sealing Area 4 may harvest seals for food purposes. The Ringed Seal fishery in Sealing Area 4 will open at 0600 hours on April 25, 2026.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2018-028 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-039 will come into force April 23, 2026.

Public Notices are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

If you would like all Public Notices sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.