The first day of the commercial lobster fishing season began Nov. 30, but dumping day looked a bit different this year.
There has been tremendous tension since the Sipekne'katik First Nation launched its moderate livelihood fishery in September.
Many commercial fishermen felt afraid to speak up about their concerns, worried they might be labelled as racist.
But as got ready to head to sea themselves, the issue has not yet been settled as talks continue between the band and the federal government.
CBC's Kayla Hounsell recently spoke with fishermen Michael Larkin on his boat, which is tied up at the wharf in Lower East Pubnico.
