Deewar25
Well-Known Member
It hasn't been posted on this forum and all the chaos on the conservation board has now dropped it out of site over there. This is a serious junction as fishing south island goes and I'd hate to see the sad 60 person turnout they had last spring. This IS our 1 on 1 with DFO - their runner boy or boys are there, our message can be delivered directly to them and well, 60 people do not intimidate. I regret that I am not there (an Australia trip booked 8 months ago, so no ragging now..lol)....I really want to hear it loaded in there like it was for the halibut meeting that SFI put on. So get your buddies out and GET IN THEIR GRILL!
Excerpts from Chris Bos (clarifying what he thought was a possible salmon closure for the summer run)....see more in the conservation thread.
I would like to clarify my earlier email about the Victoria SFAB Committee meeting on Wednesday March 21st 2012. (text copied below). I used the phrase "It is with great concern I share with you that DFO are now suggesting that this summer's chinook salmon fishery may be closed."
Having just spoken directly to DFO about this matter, I was informed that my earlier suggestion was in fact incorrect. I misunderstood this information after conversations with people who attended a recent SFAB/DFO meeting in Vancouver about Fraser chinook stocks, that a closure was indeed a possibility. DFO is considering management measures related to summer-run Fraser River 5-2 and 4-2 chinook. But I have learnt a fishing closure is not being considered at this time.
It is my understanding that summer-run Fraser River 5-2 and 4-2 chinook brood year, due to return as adults this summer, were in extremely low numbers when out-migrating as juveniles. Therefore, there is some uncertainty around the abundance of adults returning this year. The objective for DFO to achieve a 30,000 chinook river count to meet conservation objectives has brought about these management discussions and considerations. If it appears the number of Fraser chinook returning is below 30,000 then DFO are likely to implement further management measures on the recreational fishery. This issue will be covered in much more detail at the 21st March SFAB meeting regarding what measures are being considered and when measures might come into effect.
In conclusion, let me apologise for inadvertently creating a misconception amongst local anglers. It was not my intent to alarm anyone, hence I originally used the term "... may be closed" and not stating it will be closed. This does however highlight the importance of attending the March 21st SFAB meeting. Clearly this meeting is your opportunity to hear DFO first hand what new plans they have for us, learn about the process, ask questions and give your input to the SFAB, which is very important.
I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 21st,
Regards,
Chris
Excerpts from Chris Bos (clarifying what he thought was a possible salmon closure for the summer run)....see more in the conservation thread.
I would like to clarify my earlier email about the Victoria SFAB Committee meeting on Wednesday March 21st 2012. (text copied below). I used the phrase "It is with great concern I share with you that DFO are now suggesting that this summer's chinook salmon fishery may be closed."
Having just spoken directly to DFO about this matter, I was informed that my earlier suggestion was in fact incorrect. I misunderstood this information after conversations with people who attended a recent SFAB/DFO meeting in Vancouver about Fraser chinook stocks, that a closure was indeed a possibility. DFO is considering management measures related to summer-run Fraser River 5-2 and 4-2 chinook. But I have learnt a fishing closure is not being considered at this time.
It is my understanding that summer-run Fraser River 5-2 and 4-2 chinook brood year, due to return as adults this summer, were in extremely low numbers when out-migrating as juveniles. Therefore, there is some uncertainty around the abundance of adults returning this year. The objective for DFO to achieve a 30,000 chinook river count to meet conservation objectives has brought about these management discussions and considerations. If it appears the number of Fraser chinook returning is below 30,000 then DFO are likely to implement further management measures on the recreational fishery. This issue will be covered in much more detail at the 21st March SFAB meeting regarding what measures are being considered and when measures might come into effect.
In conclusion, let me apologise for inadvertently creating a misconception amongst local anglers. It was not my intent to alarm anyone, hence I originally used the term "... may be closed" and not stating it will be closed. This does however highlight the importance of attending the March 21st SFAB meeting. Clearly this meeting is your opportunity to hear DFO first hand what new plans they have for us, learn about the process, ask questions and give your input to the SFAB, which is very important.
I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 21st,
Regards,
Chris
