2015 Survey of Recreational Fishing in Canada
We've been waiting a long time for this. Over two years to be exact. We're happy to report that Fisheries and Oceans Canada has released the 2015 Survey of Recreational [...]
Recreational Fishing Now Free for Canadian Armed Forces Members
As of January 1, 2019, all veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members residing in Ontario can enjoy recreational fishing across the province without having to purchase a fishing licence. [...]
Ontario Cancels Scheduled 2019 Fishing Licence Fee Increase
The Ontario Government announced today that it will be canceling a scheduled fishing licence fee increase, as well as removing the $2 service fee. "Next year, whether renewing a licence or [...]
Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management From Anglers’ Perspective
The Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association strongly supports scientifically based management of our marine and freshwater resources. Anglers (and hunters) fund conservation and lead all other groups in efforts to benefit [...]
8 Million Anglers Left in the Dark: Why Don’t We Get a Say in Fishing Closures?
Why are US environmental groups invited to the table while Canadian stakeholders are not? Canada boasts 8 million anglers. These 8 million anglers generate an annual economy of $9 billion [...]
Letter to Minister Jonathan Wilkinson Re: Survey of Recreational Fishing in Canada
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 November 8, 2018 Dear Minister Wilkinson: Every five years, a [...]
Canadians’ Access to Fishing Could Close Permanently
Will you be able to take your kids fishing in 5 years? When you look at trends in fishing closures, maybe not. It might sound like the plot of a [...]
Protection Zones: One Size Does Not Fit All
Where fisheries closures arise, supporting scientific data is curiously absent. Last week we outlined the seven components of the North American Conservation Model. Included in that list are three crucial [...]
What is an MPA?
With information from the Government of Canada. MPAs (Marine Protected Areas) are protected areas of seas, oceans, estuaries or large lakes that are legally protected and managed to achieve the long-term conservation of nature. MPAs may allow some [...]
Pure Fishing to be sold for $1.3 billion
Earlier today Newell Brands announced its decision to sell leading tackle provider Pure Fishing for $1.3 billion. According to a press release, Newell signed a definitive agreement to sell Pure [...]