Casting Around the Internet with Recfishwest
Issue 17, 30 October 2007

Draft response to options paper on managing fishing in the West Coast region

More than 18 separate topics are covered, including closed seasons, licences, boat limits, home possession limits, compliance, education, research, funding, no take away areas in Recfishwest's DRAFT response to Fisheries Management Paper 225 on managing recreational demersal fishing. The draft is for comments from RFW members and the recreational fishing community before being finalised - submissions close 16 November.

http://www.recfishwest.org.au/DraftSubmFMP225.htm (link opens in a new window)

Recfish Australia calls for political commitments to an Australian way of life

Recreational fishing generates annual expenditure of $2 billion, a vital component of hundreds of local economies. One of the nation's favourite pastimes needs both sides of politics to commit to the future of this way of life. The current national policy launched in 1995 is in need of a comprehensive review. The recreational fishing sector's request is relatively very small in the billions of dollars of other inducements.

http://www.recfishwest.org.au/RecfishAustMediaReleaseCallForCommitment.pdf (link opens in a new window)

National Code of Practice for recreational and sport fishing

More than 3.5 million Australians of all ages regularly fish for recreation and sport. The enormous popularity of fishing can contribute to the decline of fish stocks and contribute to the destruction of vital fish habitat. The Code covers 4 main areas and 13 more specific principles of recreational fishing responsibility:- looking after our fisheries, protecting the environment, treating fish humanely and respecting the rights of others.

http://www.recfish.com.au/best_practice/national_code.html (link opens in a new window)

Fish traps exemption to reduce feral freshwater crayfish

Fisheries Minister Jon Ford has granted a limited exemption to the ban on fish traps in WA to help recreational fishers remove redclaw from Lake Kununurra and expand recreational fishing opportunities.

http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/CurrentMinistersSearch.aspx?ItemId=126505 (link opens in a new window)

Bioregional Profile the first major milestone for Commonwealth South-west Marine Plan

The Bioregional Profile is the first step in the marine bioregional planning process for the South-west Marine Region from Kangaroo Island, SA to Shark Bay WA. The Profile describes the geomorphology, ecology and oceanography, and identifies conservation values. It also explains how new marine protected areas, which may include no fishing zones, will be identified and has information about the human activities in the region.

http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/mbp/publications/
south-west/sw-region-profile.html (link opens in a new window)

Fire destroys part of Carnarvon's famous fishing jetty.

About 50 metres of the middle of the Carnarvon jetty had to be cut away by fire fighters to stop a blaze spreading on the famous fishing and tourist attraction. The estimated damage bill from the 13 hour fire is $1 million.

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=146&ContentID=45057 (link opens in a new window)

Outstanding local response prepares for Mandurah crab and fish survey

More than 500 Mandurah canal residents have committed to filling out log books to record fishing activity during the upcoming Peel Harvey estuary creel survey which begins on 1 November and will continue for 12 months. Boat ramp and shore based surveys will include data from houseboat users and people who fish from bridges in Mandurah. A new daily bag limit of 10 crabs and boat limit of 20 crabs will apply.

http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/media/index.php?0000&mr=499 (link opens in a new window)

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