Nova Scotians Can Offer Input on Recreational Fishing
NOTE: A list of dates and locations for the public meetings follows this release.
Nova Scotians will help ensure fishing regulations remain relevant and effective by taking part in consultations throughout the province. Meetings to discuss sportfishing regulations and other issues begin in Sydney on Thursday, Nov. 1.
The Recreation Fishing Advisory Council meetings are held annually by the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture to share sportfishing information, research, and facilitate discussion.
"Sportfishing is one of Nova Scotia's most popular outdoor activities and an important rural industry that generates about $58 million annually," said Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Sterling Belliveau. "A healthy and sustainable fishery is an important contributor to the economic and social life of Nova Scotia."
Feedback from past meetings led to action to deal with invasive species. Government is developing regulations to help eliminate the spread of invasive species.
There will be six Recreational Fishing Advisory Council meetings throughout the province from Nov. 1 to 15.
Additional information on angling and meeting dates can be found at www.gov.ns.ca/fish/sportfishing or by calling 902-485-5056.
The following is a list of the Recreational Fishing Advisory Council meetings. All meetings will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 1 Holiday Inn (Mariner 'A' Ballroom), Sydney Area 1 - Cape Breton (Cape Breton, Inverness, Victoria and Richmond Counties)
Tuesday, Nov. 6 Best Western Glengarry (MacLeod Room B/C)150 Willow St., Truro Area 6 - Northern (Cumberland and Colchester Counties)
Wednesday, Nov. 7 Nova Scotia Museum of Industry (Auditorium)147 N. Foord St., Stellarton Area 2 - Eastern (Antigonish, Pictou, and Guyborough Counties)
Tuesday, Nov. 13 Day Inn & Convention Centre (Salon B)50 North St., Bridgewater Area 3 - Central (Halifax and Lunenburg Counties)
Wednesday, Nov. 14 Best Western (Mersey Room) 63 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool Area 4 - Southern (Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, and Queens Counties)
Thursday, Nov. 15 NSCC Kingstec Campus (Room A108) 236 Belcher St., Kentville Area 5 - Western (Annapolis, Kings, and Hants Counties)