Posted in Fishing News on March 16th, 2005 Comments Off
China goes fishing
By Li YongYan
China is fast becoming a formidable sea power of the other marine variety. It doesn’t yet have monstrous aircraft carriers capable of delivering awesome fire power in the world’s seven seas, but there is a huge fleet of small fishing trawlers flying Chinese flags that sail the ocean blue.
Yes, the [...]
Posted in Fishing News on March 16th, 2005 Comments Off
Gregoire to replace four on fishing board JEFFREY P. MAYOR; The News Tribune
Last updated: March 15th, 2005 02:40 AM
Gov. Christine Gregoire is expected to name four members to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission today, a move seen by some as good news for recreational fishing.
In her run for the governor’s office, Gregoire vowed [...]
Posted in Fishing News on March 14th, 2005 Comments Off
Unhooking the tension over salmon fishing
We must maintain co-management plan Tribe has been open, honest with the state
JEFF KOENINGS BY BEN JOHNSON JR.
Last updated: March 13th, 2005 02:40 AM
For nearly three decades, Washington citizens have benefited from successful fisheries co-management by treaty Indian tribes and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
This [...]
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Officials propose increase starting next year
By Paul Brinkmann
Press-Gazette Door County bureau
Outdoorsman Chris Fernandez isn’t happy about the possibility of paying higher fees for hunting and fishing next year.
But he’ll do it if he must, and he may even understand why it’s necessary.
“If we want to do it right and manage the herd, it is [...]
Posted in Fishing News on March 14th, 2005 Comments Off
Illegal fishing harming fish stocks - Francis Agius
Times of Malta - Valletta,Malta
Illegal fishing harming fish stocks - Francis Agius
The issue of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Mediterranean was of serious and increasing concern as such activity seriously undermined efforts to conserve and manage fish stocks, Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Agriculture and Fisheries, [...]