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Fish Care

Fish Care. Ray Page VRFish Executive Officer. VRFish Structure. Fish Care Issues. Catching fish Humanely dealing with fish Releasing fish Caring for the environment Respecting the rights of others. Protect the environment Remove rubbish to prevent pollution and protect wildlife

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Fish Care

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  1. Fish Care Ray Page VRFish Executive Officer

  2. VRFish Structure

  3. Fish Care Issues • Catching fish • Humanely dealing with fish • Releasing fish • Caring for the environment • Respecting the rights of others

  4. Protect the environment Remove rubbish to prevent pollution and protect wildlife Use established roads & tracks wherever possible Take care when boating & anchoring to avoid damaging sensitive areas Look after our fisheries Take no more than your immediate needs Understand & observe all fishing regulations Support & encourage activities that restore and enhance fisheries and fish habitat National Code for Recreational Fishing

  5. Respect the rights of others & treat fish humanely Report environmental damage & pollution to the relevant authorities Quickly & correctly return unwanted or illegal catch to the water Use only legal tackle, attend to your gear and value your catch. Obtain permission to enter land & respect the rights of others to use the waterway

  6. Recreational Fishers care for fish • Summary • Recreational fishers care for fish and their habitats • The National Recreational Fishing Code of Practice deals with key aspects of animal welfare issues • Recreational fishers ability to access public fish resources is enshrined in legislation

  7. There are no alternative methods for anglers to use, other than hook and line, or in a few cases traps Recreational fishing contributes to the social and economic wellbeing of regional Victoria Need for a partnership to address the issues

  8. VRFish Contacts • Ray Page • 9412 5164 • info@vrfish.com.au • www.vrfish.com.au

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