Originally Posted by
Lucky_Phill
I won't speak for Mark here, but will add comment.
ECOFishers Qld, have been in contact with the LNP and ALP with regard to what we ( as a representative group ) feel needs to be addressed as far as recreational fishing in Queensland is concerned.
Currently ( in another thread in the NEWS forum ), there is a Draft Plan having it's final touches done and will be made available to the public, hopefully around Xmas.
This document will cover most points raised and more, but further, Sunfish and ECOFishers have supplied the LNP with a policy advisory statement, in which we outlined ideas and ideals for rec fishing in Qld.
I have put in red above , responses that I believe the LNP has been advised of.
To really manage the fishery in Queensland, any Government has to consider all aspects of recreational fishing. This includes what happens above the water and below, rivers, creeks and landbased development and agriculture practices.
I wish it were as simple as putting forward a good idea and have it implemented.
I believe....... Snapper bans WILL happen. How long for and how many and when ???????
Guess....
1. a period when they are possibly spawning
2. NOT in school holidays time
Worst case senario.......... a few bait and tackle shops and charter operators will fold. NO compensation will be offered.
ALL IMO.....only.
Cheers
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