RFW DRAFT response Managing the Recreational Catch of Demersal Scalefish

[TerryF]

RFW DRAFT response Managing the Recreational Catch of Demersal Scalefish

The DRAFT response by Recfishwest to Fisheries Management Paper 225 is now on the RFW website at http://www.recfishwest.org.au/DraftSubmFMP225.htm

I am strongly emphasising this is NOT a final version, just a DRAFT of both contents and layout.

It is looking for constructive comments from Recfishwest members and the recreational fishing community before finalising the RFW position at the RFW Board meeting on 14 November.

RFW are getting this out early so others have nearly three weeks to read and consider and comment on it, not be rushed in the last few days before submissions close on 16 November.

The version on the RFW website http://www.recfishwest.org.au/DraftSubmFMP225.htm has internal links so the details can be accessed directly from the summaries, and so that people can be directed to specific proposals in answer to questions.

The extra explanatory details are essential reading to expand on the simple one liners (or few liners) in the summary at the beginning.

People can use anything they agree with or wish to use in their own submissions.

People can comment on, including disagreeing with, RFW's DRAFT, or say things they believe should be included, but they will need to come up with reasons / alternatives / etc, not just reactions.

Tell us what you think and ask us to explain anything you don't agree with - you may give new details which will change Recfishwest's DRAFT.

The presentation of the document could be improved with a few rearrangements of the section numbering and moving some paragraphs so they will flow and relate better. This will be done later - the priority now is to make this available to others.

No one ever said this would be easy. We know that some recreational fishermen will not like what HAS to be done, but sustainability of some species and the future of recreational fishing for some of them is at stake.

Please keep comments on the contents of RFW's draft. There are plenty of other threads for side issues, or start your own.

TerryF
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Beavering away in the background......

Recfishwest - looking after YOUR recreational fishing future. http://www.recfishwest.org.au/

You need Recfishwest to look after your recreational fishing interests. Who else has the time, the knowledge, the professional approach, the realistic alternatives, the willingness and the contacts?

Recfishwest needs YOUR support. We would really like you to become a member, get involved and help us.

You can join for just $20 or $10 for over 65/under 18, $40 for a family of 4 - by post, by phone 9246 3366, fax 9246 5955, by email recfish@recfishwest.org.au , in person, or fill in a website form see http://www.recfishwest.org.au/MembershipDet.htm

You are the ones who benefit when Recfishwest succeeds, or you will lose out when Recfishwest is ignored.

[Craig]

Terry

Not much discussion on this here!

While I realise it does not impact directly on Bream fishing; I would still like to think that this means that a number of individual responses will be made to Fisheries.

Guys feel free to take the draft Recfish comments and use them in your submissions.

This is a chance to actively demonstrate that we do care about the fish stocks and are prepared to take ownership of the issue.

[Bear]

Already onto it mate.

[Craig]

Excellent

[TerryF]

Thanks for the comments so far on YOUR future for fishing for demersals in West Coast.

Recfishwest wants feedback from you - especially our members.

There will be some changes to the submission, including making definitive recommendations where we have included options in the draft.

Recfishwest pushed the envelope to get a draft out in enough time for realistic discussion by the community.

We need some real comments on our draft which will be debated by the elected Board on Monday and Wednesday 12 and 14 November before submissions close on 16 November - just a week away.

This is a really big issue and we know that we can't make everyone happy, but we need some feedback from the silent ones that read the threads but rarely comment

We are interested in teasing out good ideas, not writing a submission for individuals - they can do that themselves.

It is not easy trying to run a middle road with such a diverse user group but we believe that overall, the submission has something for just about everyone.

It doesn't mean that we will win the day, we just have to do the best possible. We do want anglers to have a peak body that they can be proud of for having a go.

We KNOW that the RFW submission will be read very carefully by the people who will make the recommendations and the decisions.

If ever this sentence applied, this is one of those times:-

You are the ones who benefit when Recfishwest succeeds, or you will lose out when Recfishwest is ignored.

Link to DRAFT response by Recfishwest to Fisheries Management Paper 225:- http://www.recfishwest.org.au/DraftSubmFMP225.htm

TerryF
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Beavering away in the background......

Recfishwest - looking after YOUR recreational fishing future. http://www.recfishwest.org.au/

You need Recfishwest to look after your recreational fishing interests. Who else has the time, the knowledge, the professional approach, the realistic alternatives, the willingness and the contacts?

Recfishwest needs YOUR support. We would really like you to become a member, get involved and help us.

You can join for just $20 or $10 for over 65/under 18, $40 for a family of 4 - by post, by phone 9246 3366, fax 9246 5955, by email recfish@recfishwest.org.au , in person, or fill in a website form see http://www.recfishwest.org.au/MembershipDet.htm

Tell us what you think and ask us to explain anything you don't agree with - you may give new details which will change Recfishwest's decision.