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HAKAPIK [2 records]

Record 1 1985-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing
OBS

"hakapik" means an implement made of iron having a slightly bent spike of not more than 5 1/2 inches in length on one side of a ferrule and a blunt projection not more than 1/2 inch in length on the opposite side of the ferrule, the whole to weigh not less than 3/4 of a pound and having a head securely attached to a wooden handle not less than 42 inches or more than 60 inches in length and with a diameter of not less than 1 1/4 inches or more than 2 inches;(...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale

Spanish

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Record 2 1980-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
CONT

In 1976, a Norwegian instrument, the "hakapik"(equivalent to the Newfoundland gaff) was permitted on the [seal hunt] Front.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
OBS

Renseignement fourni par la section de traduction du ministère de l'Environnement.

Spanish

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