Has anyone recived one of these emails from DFO in the past? or today? ( see email cut and pasted below )
Im MORE than kinda pissed about the way DFO is managing the Halibut fishery, closed September 9th, commercial getting such a huge percentage of the fish, limit dropped to 1 ect.. that im contemplating not giving them any info back on this request.
any thoughts appreciated.
Cheers
Rich
31 August 2012
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for estimating recreational fishing catch. To estimate recreational catch in tidal waters, DFO is conducting an online survey of tidal water licence holders. You have been selected to provide information on your fishing activity during the month of September 2012. It is important that you provide accurate and complete information when filling out the survey. If you do not fish in September, we need that information as well. The survey should take five to ten minutes for most respondents or somewhat longer for more active fishers. Please note that although participation in this survey is voluntary, your participation is vital to DFO’s ability to estimate recreational catch.
EKOS Research Associates, an independent consulting company, has been contracted by DFO to conduct this online survey, including contacting you by email. Your survey responses will remain strictly confidential, and will be protected in accordance with the provisions of the federal Privacy Act.
In a few days, you will receive a second email with the subject “Online Recreational Fishing Survey Details” from EKOS Research Associates. That email will provide details on logging into the survey website, as well as outline what information will be requested on the survey.
Additional information about the survey is available at the following address:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/tag-etiquette/onlinesurvey-sondageligne-eng.htm
Should you have further questions or concerns regarding this survey, please do not hesitate to contact:
SportCatchSurvey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca