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TALLINN, Nov 27, BNS – Estonian Minister of the Environment Rain Epler signed a decree approving fishermen's fishing opportunities for 2021, the biggest change for the coming year will be the issuance of all Baltic Sea gillnet fishing cards for seven days of one's choice instead of the current duration of a calendar week.
"The transition from a calendar-based fishing card to a flexible seven-day card is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated changes for fishermen," Epler said in a press release.
"From the new year, it is no longer necessary to stick to specific days of the week when planning fishing and to buy two separate fishing cards for fishing lasting more than a weekend. For example, if you buy a card on a Thursday, it will be valid until the following Thursday," he added.
There will also be no need to panic about buying fishing cards in advance for the new year, because their deficit is no longer a threat, according to the ministry.
Herki Tuus, head of the fishery...