***** NOTICE OF IMPORTANT MUST-ATTEND EVENT *****
What - Salmon Fishing Survival Rally
When - Sunday April 19th between 10:00AM and Noon
Where - Canadian Legion Branch #91, Langford Legion Hall, 761 Station Avenue, Langford, BC
***** PLAN TO ATTEND AND HELP FILL THE VENUE TO CAPACITY *****
TOPICS - Chinook Fishery Threats - Salmon Allocation Policy Update - SRKW Salmon Fishing Update - Fraser River Summer 5-2 Chinook Re-Allocation Concerns and we will let you know how you can help with our important advocacy efforts
Guest Speakers -
Jesse Zeman - BC Wildlife Federation, Executive Director
Martin Paish - SportFishing Institute, Director of Sustainable Fisheries
Andrew Purdey - Mill Bay Marine Group
Event Sponsors -
The BC Wildlife Federation
The Sport Fishing Institute
The Public Fishery Alliance of BC
South Vancouver Island Anglers Coalition
The BC Federation of Drift Fishers
Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association
Fred's Custom Tackle
Fraser River Sportfishing Alliance
Campbell River Fishing Guides Association
Everyone attending will receive a door prize ticket at no charge with a chance to win one of a number of prizes - donations to help us advocate for the protection of your salmon fishery would be welcome.
***** PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR FISHERY CONTACTS *****
Three major issues are facing our salmon fishery around South Vancouver Island in 2026 and beyond:
(1) THE BIGGEST ISSUE - AND A BAD DECISION WOULD DESTROY OUR CHINOOK AND COHO FISHERY - What will DFO Minister Joanne Thompson's decide regarding the Salmon Allocation Policy review - will we lose priority access to Chinook and Coho? Will DFO confirm Canadian's common property rights to fish by keeping the principle included in the new allocation policy? Explanation of the SAP review and sharing of any updates.
(2) OUR AUGUST 2026 CHINOOK FISHING IN DANGER - The Fraser Salmon Management Board (a closed collaboration of Fraser River First Nations and DFO) have presented an allocation transfer proposal document that, if approved, will most likely negatively impact our 2026 August Chinook fishery. The meeting will explain this threat in more detail and inform attendees of the risk posed to our Chinook fishery.
(3) CLOSED TO CHINOOK FISHING - DFO's Southern Resident Killer Whale recovery team presented a suite of new fishing restrictions for 2026 season. The proposed changes will be outlined and any updates available will be shared.
Similar to a Townhall Meeting, there will be short presentations from our guest speakers followed by an open question period.
Federal, Provincial and Municipal Politicians welcome and upon request can address the audience
Media are welcome and encouraged to attend - media contact Chris Bos - (778) 967-2363 - chris@anglerscoalition.com
What - Salmon Fishing Survival Rally
When - Sunday April 19th between 10:00AM and Noon
Where - Canadian Legion Branch #91, Langford Legion Hall, 761 Station Avenue, Langford, BC
***** PLAN TO ATTEND AND HELP FILL THE VENUE TO CAPACITY *****
TOPICS - Chinook Fishery Threats - Salmon Allocation Policy Update - SRKW Salmon Fishing Update - Fraser River Summer 5-2 Chinook Re-Allocation Concerns and we will let you know how you can help with our important advocacy efforts
Guest Speakers -
Jesse Zeman - BC Wildlife Federation, Executive Director
Martin Paish - SportFishing Institute, Director of Sustainable Fisheries
Andrew Purdey - Mill Bay Marine Group
Event Sponsors -
The BC Wildlife Federation
The Sport Fishing Institute
The Public Fishery Alliance of BC
South Vancouver Island Anglers Coalition
The BC Federation of Drift Fishers
Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association
Fred's Custom Tackle
Fraser River Sportfishing Alliance
Campbell River Fishing Guides Association
Everyone attending will receive a door prize ticket at no charge with a chance to win one of a number of prizes - donations to help us advocate for the protection of your salmon fishery would be welcome.
***** PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR FISHERY CONTACTS *****
Three major issues are facing our salmon fishery around South Vancouver Island in 2026 and beyond:
(1) THE BIGGEST ISSUE - AND A BAD DECISION WOULD DESTROY OUR CHINOOK AND COHO FISHERY - What will DFO Minister Joanne Thompson's decide regarding the Salmon Allocation Policy review - will we lose priority access to Chinook and Coho? Will DFO confirm Canadian's common property rights to fish by keeping the principle included in the new allocation policy? Explanation of the SAP review and sharing of any updates.
(2) OUR AUGUST 2026 CHINOOK FISHING IN DANGER - The Fraser Salmon Management Board (a closed collaboration of Fraser River First Nations and DFO) have presented an allocation transfer proposal document that, if approved, will most likely negatively impact our 2026 August Chinook fishery. The meeting will explain this threat in more detail and inform attendees of the risk posed to our Chinook fishery.
(3) CLOSED TO CHINOOK FISHING - DFO's Southern Resident Killer Whale recovery team presented a suite of new fishing restrictions for 2026 season. The proposed changes will be outlined and any updates available will be shared.
Similar to a Townhall Meeting, there will be short presentations from our guest speakers followed by an open question period.
Federal, Provincial and Municipal Politicians welcome and upon request can address the audience
Media are welcome and encouraged to attend - media contact Chris Bos - (778) 967-2363 - chris@anglerscoalition.com
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