searun
Well-Known Member
Creating this thread to specifically call out the proposed 60 day rolling window closures for all recreational, commercial and FSC fisheries if Thompson - Chilcotin Steelhead are listed under SARA. I think people generally are aware of the serious situation these fish face. There is no doubt about it. When we proposed the SARA listing, that did come with some predictable consequences for recreational fishing beyond river systems.
These rolling fishing closures are very impactful to our fisheries, and for those who know anything about the probability of intercepting a Thompson River steelhead while fishing for salmon or halibut in salt water - you know its more likely you would win the lottery.
Does this make any sense? The risk is very real. Just think about all that is the SARA Critical Habitat process for SRKW.
Thoughts? Impacts? Does this make any sense at all?
Appendix A: List Scenario 60-Day Rolling Window Closure Details
These rolling fishing closures are very impactful to our fisheries, and for those who know anything about the probability of intercepting a Thompson River steelhead while fishing for salmon or halibut in salt water - you know its more likely you would win the lottery.
Does this make any sense? The risk is very real. Just think about all that is the SARA Critical Habitat process for SRKW.
Thoughts? Impacts? Does this make any sense at all?
Appendix A: List Scenario 60-Day Rolling Window Closure Details