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MSA Salmon Classic enjoyed by all
The 9th annual MSA Salmon Classic came to a successful conclusion today. Thirty-four anglers participated in this year’s 3-day fishing event, which included folks from all 3 Maritime provinces, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. In spite of the spring like flood conditions created by the heavy rains from tropical storm Arthur, participants…
Read MoreSalmon Classic Still a Go!
The Miramichi Salmon Classic is still going forward following the heavy rain of Hurricane Arthur. Water levels in the rivers were spring high but have begun to recede. Water temperatures which were at 25C last week are now at 13C on both the Southwest and Little Southwest – which is great news for the fish…
Read MoreNorth Shore Micmac District Council and Holland College Team Up to Deliver Innovative Aquaculture Program to First Nations
June 20th, 2014 NEW BRUNSWICK— Twelve N.B. Aboriginals have completed a comprehensive and innovative aquaculture technician program. Participants have been trained in both fin and shell fish species, a National first. The students of the Taan Totjo Nemeetjogoen Ogtjit Mimatjoagan – To Go Fishing for a Living (TTNOM) program from Elsipogtog, Eel River Bar, Esgenoopetitj,…
Read MoreMSA Art & Writing Contest Winners
The 2014 Annual Art and Writing contest was held with ten schools participating and over 500 entries in the Art Contest and over 500 entries in the Printing, Handwriting and Creative writing combined. Prizes were awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each grade for each category and were distributed to the schools for…
Read MoreBarrier Counts June 16th – 22nd, 2014
No new fish arrived at the Northwest Barrier this past week – this time last year 11 fish had reached the trap. Grilse (to 63 cm) Small Salmon (64-84 cm) Large Salmon (>84 cm) Total Small & Large All Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout 2014 Total to Date 0 2 0…
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