From: Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association <tina@catchfishing.com>
Subject: CSIA Action ALERT - Sportfishing Halibut BC - Write to DFO Minister Shea
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================================== In support of the Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia (SFIBC) and ALL individuals concerned about the future of the recreational halibut fishery in BC (anglers, tackle manufacturers, distributors, retailers and sales agencies, including their employees), it is important that the Department of Fisheries & Oceans Minister Gail Shea hear from all of us ASAP. The recreational fishing industry on British Columbia's coast stands to lose millions of dollars if the limits on halibut quotas are reduced and the 2011 season is shortened. Please refer to the background information links provided below. 1. Write a personal letter to DFO Minister Gail Shea 2. Send copy to the SFIBC (info below) SFIBC staff have provided 5 sample letters for you to use as a reference (click link below). Select the text you want, "right-click" and paste into your document. Please don't hesitate to contact the SFIBC office if you have any questions or comments:
Alison Obrecht, BA, CME, Special Events/Membership
Sport Fishing Institute of BC
email: alison@sportfishing.bc.ca
T: 604.270.3439 F: 604.940.9582
Let's take this opportunity as CSIA members to support the west coast sportfishing industry by answering this call to action - your voice is our future !
Thanks for your prompt response to this request. Sincerely,
Kim Rhodes, President
Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association | | BACKGROUND INFORMATION & MEDIA | | Quick Facts: SFI-BC provides up to date background on the halibut fishery concerns to the sportfishing industry.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada could put an early end to recreational fishing season
The BC Sportfishing Coalition will be holding a town hall meeting in Ucluelet on Thursday evening to discuss the future of the recreational halibut fishery and voice concerns over the Department of Fishes and Oceans (DFO) policy and the season's potential closure.
| | The Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association (CSIA) represents the manufacturers, distributors, retailers and sales agencies which serve the 8 million Canadians who fish. Our industry generates an annual economy of $7.4 billion dollars - more Canadians fish for recreation than play golf and hockey combined.
The Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) promotes National Fishing Week and the CatchFishing Program to encourage Canadians to experience our great angling heritage. Dedicated to preserving Canada's angling heritage ! | | A C T I O N A L E R T | | Jan. 6, 2011 | | TAKE ACTION NOW ! | | Please consider writing a letter to: DFO Minister Gail Shea (also send a COPY to SFIBC for their information and use) Examples (5) Click here DFO Letter to Gail Shea Thanks for your support ! | | | | | | |
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