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Post by Davy Telford on Jan 16, 2012 9:31:50 GMT
Please see attached letter. This is pretty dire stuff and of course tragic. Attachments:
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Post by matthewmckernon on Jan 16, 2012 23:55:33 GMT
showing a error for me
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Post by Davy Telford on Jan 17, 2012 15:36:32 GMT
I have just tried it and it worked ok remember to allow this flie to download as windows might block it.
Has anyone else had trouble getting this pdf file
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Post by matthewmckernon on Jan 17, 2012 19:21:05 GMT
working now.. wasnt this morning.. ty
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Post by Davy Telford on Jan 20, 2012 22:36:50 GMT
So what's your thoughts on this ie do you think that we as fishermen should go for total catch & release on the river .
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Post by bugsnapper on Jan 22, 2012 13:42:31 GMT
Davy, Having read the letter from DCAL I think it is imperative that anglers should opt for total c&r for a few years for the improvement of our sport in the future.and I think that Antrim and District should lead the way in this venture and set a marker for other clubs to follow.
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Post by Davy Telford on Jan 22, 2012 18:48:39 GMT
I would have to agree with you there bugsnapper if we can't be seen to be doing our bit what chance is there for the powers that be doing theirs. We as a club need to show that we mean business on this and together we can turn the tide and try to bring all our rivers back to their former glory.
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Post by nighthunter on Jan 22, 2012 22:56:32 GMT
well said mr telford
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Post by Davy Telford on Jan 23, 2012 16:53:24 GMT
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Post by Davy Telford on Jan 24, 2012 16:18:28 GMT
McMullan calls for all concerned to ensure salmon stock survival
East Antrim MLA Oliver McMullan said that people concerned with the state of wild Atlantic salmon stocks need to make use of a consultation period to get their views taken on board before any legislation is enacted.
His comments came after the Minister for Culture, Arts & Leisure Carál Ní Chuilín said the ‘continued commercial exploitation of wild Atlantic salmon and killing of salmon caught by rod and line in the DCAL jurisdiction is currently untenable’.
Oliver McMullan said:
“I have met with those involved in commercial fishing and angling and call on all concerned with the state of wild Atlantic salmon stocks to support the Minister’s call for a range of voluntary conservation measures for 2012.
“During this period the Minister said her department will conduct a consultation with interested parties on a range of options that need to be taken to ensure the long term sustainability of the salmon stocks.
“I encourage all those concerned with the preservation of the salmon stocks to make their views known to the department so that the future of both commercial fishing and recreational angling for salmon can be sustained.”
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Post by Davy Telford on Jan 24, 2012 16:24:54 GMT
EU meeting 24th Jan 2012 - UK Package meeting Draft Agenda -
"Impacts of mixed stock fishing on Atlantic salmon in Lough Foyle - EU pilot 1079/10/ENVI, in the River Finn (new CHAP (2011) 02025) and more widely off the UK coast.
With regard to the situation in Lough Foyle, the Commission has assessed the response of the UK authorities and noted that mixed stock fishing nets have been removed. The complaint therefore appears to have been resolved. It appears however that mixed stock fishing continues in the area to the East of the Lough off the Antrim coast where netting continues. This activity has been identified as impacting on Atlantic salmon returning to the Lough Foyle. The Commission would like to understand what action has been taken to assess this activity under Article 6.3 of the Habitats Directive and potentially phase out this activity given the very worrying data now presented of Atlantic salmon populations in the River Finn SAC dramatically falling. It would appear that in 2002, 5768 salmon were counted whereas in 2010 this had dropped to 1421. The Commission would like to know what action is being taken to address this dramatic decline.
With regard to the UK's response to wider mixed stock fishing in England it would appear that the only area of potential concern is the North East fishery which continues to operate. It would appear that from the information provided that the situation of impacts of fishing on river stocks was last assessed in 1982. It would be helpful to know whether a more recent assessment was carried out under Article 6.3 of the Directive and what the results of this were. With regard to Scotland it would appear that an assessment of Atlantic salmon populations in SACs was carried out and due to report in 2011. Information on the results of this assessment would be of interest. Furthermore, the Commission would like to better understand how and where mixed stock fishing is authorised in Scotland with regard to compatibility with the Habitats Directive and the declared net catch. For Northern Ireland it would be helpful to have information on how the remaining commercial fishing operations are authorised and assessed under Article 6.3 of the Habitats Directive with regard to their impact on returning Atlantic salmon to UK SACs e.g. results of tagging.
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Post by Davy Telford on Feb 2, 2012 20:58:55 GMT
Robin Swann MLA's North Antrim UUP Advice Centre
I can confirm DCAL waters will be "Catch & Release" in 2012 -
UUP spokesman for Culture Arts and Leisure Robin Swann MLA has welcomed confirmation that DCAL will apply catch and release for salmon on all waters it is reposnible for in the coming season.
"Following some concern that the Department had not yet confirmed its own position on catch and release despite calling for local angling club...s to take a voluntary decision to release all salmon this season I contacted the Minister to seek clarification. I am pleased to say that I received a very prompt response from the Department to confirm that they will apply the same measures to areas they have control of and their website and information on angling will be amended to reflect this.
to quote "I can assure you that DCAL is fully seized of the need to set an example and promote catch and release at DCAL fisheries in 2012 where the opportunity to catch a salmon exists. We shall deal with this through our permit and day ticket system including consideration to restricting methods of fishing."
It is important that everyone who has the long term interests of angling in Northern Ireland at heart works together to improve the situation. No section or interest group can be allowed to step back and say that they will take advantage of the good work of others."
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Post by matthewmckernon on Feb 4, 2012 14:54:31 GMT
i agree with c/r this season and next if thats what it takes.. we must do our part
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Post by Davy Telford on Feb 6, 2012 12:03:19 GMT
I think it will be for more that afew years matt. What you have to remember is that the fun is catching a fish not killing it thats why they call it Fishing.
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