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Association canadienne de l'industrie de la pêche sportive |
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CSIA PRESIDENT's MESSAGE
One thing we are well known for as Canadians is how well we adapt to seasonal changes in the weather. This is especially applicable to Canadian anglers who make the transition in the outdoors from fishing in short sleeves to down filled parkas. Many people may think fishing through the ice would be unbearable in the extreme winter conditions we experience however, with the proper gear and clothing, anglers can be quite comfortable ice fishing during the winter. Fortunately, communities across Canada are introducing ice fishing to kids and their families by promoting ice fishing derbies as a great winter sport to be enjoyed by all (whether your 2 or 92 years old).
Both Ontario and Alberta have implemented a winter "License Free Fishing Weekend" from February 19-21, 2011, encouraging these outdoor family events and individual participation. This winter let's all do our part to help grow the participation in ice fishing by promoting local events and helping out wherever we can. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy, Happy New Year !
Sincerely,
Kim Rhodes, President
Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association
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KEY ISSUES - stay informed !
Access Issues & 2010 Fishing Surveys |
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BC Halibut Season Update
Visit these sites for more information.
PNCIMA
SURVEY COMPLETED EVERY 5 YEARS (DFO) 2010 Survey of Recreational Fishing in Canada
IMPORTANT NOTE: Some (not all) Canadian anglers (current licence holders) will be asked to participate in the 2010 Recreational Fishing Survey conducted by each province and summarized by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The goal is to identify trends in recreational fishery. Your responses shape management decisions, help protect the resource, and help assess the importance of fishing and fisheries in Canada. PLEASE PARTICIPATE and fill out the survey if you receive one.
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| CSIA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
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Annual General Meeting  Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 8:30 am on location at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario. Special Guest Speaker and details to follow. |
| NATIONAL FISHING WEEK dates>>>>>>>> |
| Sidebar shows dates for National Fishing Week and for licence-free dates by province (subject to change, please visit www.catchfishing.com in January for confirmed dates). |
| CNSS - CSIA Grant recipient |
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On behalf of the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association (CSIA), Walter Oster of the Canadian National Sportsmen's Shows generously donated $10,000 to the Bow River Habitat Station Volunteer Society for their KIDS CAN KATCH program. A formal on-site recognition will take place at a future date and ground breaking will take place Summer 2011. A group of like-minded conservation groups, provincial/federal government support, individuals and businesses are supporting the project.
The pathway to be created around the catch and release pond in Calgary is expected to make the Kids Can Katch pond accessible to all visitors and help encourage a greater number of children to take part in the program. |
| LEAD in Fishing Tackle (Action Alerts) |
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Action Alerts work
This past fall the American Sportfishing Association, with support of the sportfishing community, successfully ran an "Action Alert Campaign" to prompt anglers to write/call their government representatives to prevent the EPA from creating any rules/regulations that may have banned lead in tackle. Here in Canada, the CSIA has secured the website name "Keep Canada Fishing" for future use.
Keep America Fishing
EPA rejects lead ban petitionan petition
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| ANNOUNCEMENT - Bill Otway |
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Loss of another tireless outdoor enthusiast
On October 17, 2010, we lost another great angler/hunter. As many of you may know, Bill Otway was a regular contributer to the CSIA newsletter by giving us a 'western' perspective on the angling issues affecting British Columbia. Follow this link to read about Bill's contributions to our sport and the great outdoors.
OUTDOOR CANADA- Canada loses outdoor champion Bill Otway |
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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 ! |
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| Issue Number | | December 2010 |
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SPORTFISHING
STATISTICS
(currently available) |
(NOTE: Statistics collected every 5 years, 2010 stats will be available in 2012)
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Golf Fore Fish 2011 |
Attn: All Fishing industry supporters, manufacturers & guests
Help us support the only CSIA fund raising event for National Fishing Week and the CatchFishing program
Date & Location TBA shortly
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National Fishing Week
July 2-10, 2011
LICENCE-FREE fishing dates do not apply to non-residents in all provinces. When fishing
any body of water provincial and federal fishing regulations apply.
Alberta July 9-10
British Columbia June 17-19
Manitoba June 11-12
New Brunswick June 4-5
Nfld & Labrador Residents year round
North West Territories none
Nova Scotia June 4-5
Nunavut none
Ontario July 2-10
Prince Edward Island May 20-23
Québec June 10-12
Saskatchewan July 9-10
Yukon July 1-4
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Season's Greetings
Joyeux Noël
Merry Christmas
Happy New Year | |
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