New Sportfishing Licences System for People With Disabilities

Sportfishing anglers with disabilities will have a new process for getting a licence when the season opens in Nova Scotia on April 1.

"Sportfishing is an outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by people of any age or ability," said Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Ron Chisholm. "We are pleased to offer free sportfishing licences to people with disabilities."

Free general fishing licences are available for Nova Scotians with disabilities who meet the criteria. Under the new system, an accessible parking identification permit issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles will qualify as proof of disability, or anglers can have their application for a fishing licence confirmed by a doctor.

Application forms are available at Access Nova Scotia and the Department of Natural Resources. Anglers who qualify for this type of fishing licence can pick one up at their local Department of Natural Resources office.

Information on angling and the 2009 sportfishing regulations is available at www.gov.ns.ca/fish/sportfishing .