Participating fishermen must be able to demonstrate experience in the groundfish longline gear fishery. Registration will take place at Room 105, The Farm Centre, 420 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI, on Thursday, 03 June 2010, and Friday, 04 June 2010, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Registrants may apply in person or send a representative with written permission authorizing him/her to register on their behalf with a copy of your valid groundfish license. The Draw will be held at approximately 5:15 p.m., Friday, 04 June 2010 at the completion of the registration.

Fishermen who participated in the Sentinel Fishery any year from 1996-2009 inclusive, are not eligible to register. The registration fee is $50.00 (GST) included. The fishery will take place between 04 July - 13 November 2010. The number of days fishing will be ten (10). the maximum number of days that you can fish in one week is two (2). A minimum of 1250 hooks (size 12 circle- 1 fathom apart) and maximum of 2500 hooks will be used (divided equally between two sites).

All Atlantic Halibut must be returned to the water. At-Sea-Observers must be on the vessels

whenever the gear is fished (fish onboard the vessels). Observers are not required during the setting of the gear - provided that no fish are being brought aboard.