Environment and Conservation March 30, 2010 Enhancements Made to Angling Regulations for 2010 Season The Provincial Government has made improvements to its angling regulations, including the implementation of a new salmon tag. The changes are effective for the 2010 season. "The enhancements we have made to angling regulations are important for our conservation and enforcement efforts within the province," said the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Environment and Conservation. "The new salmon tag, in particular, will address issues that have been raised in the past by resident anglers, salmon conservation groups and enforcement agencies concerning misuse and tampering of salmon tags. The amendments will result in a better understanding of the rules for salmon angling and we hope they will also provide opportunities for more people to get involved in recreational angling." Concerns had been raised over issues such as "passing the rod," whereby anglers may pass the fishing rod to other anglers so they can participate in "playing" the salmon that has been hooked; misuse and tampering of salmon angling tags; enforcement of river specific bags limits, such as coloured tag use; and, the definition of a family as it relates to operation of a family licence. The amendments were developed in consultation with user groups and enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing angling rules. The new amendments will: "We are committed to the sustainable use and conservation of all wildlife resources in our province, including salmon," said Minister Johnson. "Recreational salmon angling is an important activity for both resident and non-resident anglers. The improvements our government has made to angling regulations and the new tag system will allow a clearer understanding of the rules and is responsive to the interests of the majority of anglers within our province." The salmon angling season on the island of Newfoundland opens on June 1, 2010, and closes September 7, 2010. In Labrador, the season opens on June 15, 2010, and closes September 15, 2010. For more information on angling regulations, visit www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/annualregs/2010/nr100017.htm - 30 - Media contact: Melony O'Neill 2010 03 30 11:25 a.m. |
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