How many seals are killed?
In 2003, a three-year quota of 975,000 harp seals was announced. According to the government’s 2003-2005 Management Plan, the hunt was not to exceed 350,000 in any two of the three years, leaving 275,000 for the third year. In actuality, 289,512 harp seals were landed in 2003, and 365,971 in 2004. For 2005, the Canadian government has announced that the total allowable catch will be 319,500.
