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See below the full link to Wye juvenile statistics. aobering read when you actually do get some figures for a change.
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New
rod licence prices and structure
We last changed our rod licence prices and structure in 2010. Since then,
we’ve listened to anglers about the improvements to fishing licences that
they’d like to see, and we’ve acted on their feedback. Following confirmation
from George Eustice, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food, the changes to rod licence prices and structure will come into effect
from 1 April 2017 and the new licences will go on sale in March 2017.
We will introduce:
• a rod licence that lasts for 365 days from the date you buy it
• a 3-rod licence, especially for specimen hunters
• a free licence for junior anglers, the cost of this will be funded by
other licences.
Sarah Chare, Head of Fisheries for the Environment Agency, said:
"Having listened to the Angling Trust and anglers’ views in our rod
licence survey last year we have a number of proposals that we will be
advertising this spring. These include a 365 day licence, a 3-rod licence
and a free junior licence which we think could play an important part of
getting more young people fishing and securing the future of the
sport."
You can find out more about the new rod licence prices
and structure at GOV.UK.
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A
year in review
It’s been another busy year!
We’ve been keeping you updated on how we’re spending your rod licence money
to protect and improve fish stocks and fisheries. This includes improving
habitats for fish and facilities for anglers, tackling illegal fishing and
working with partners to encourage people to give fishing a go. So, we
thought we’d take a little look back at some of the highlights from 2016…
In the spring, we showcased David Miller’s designs for the 2016 to 2017
fishing licences. The renowned angling and wildlife artist combined his
love of fishing and art to create the images you tell us you really like.
Why not join over half a million anglers and buy your fishing licence
online?
Anglers agree that one of fishing’s great joys is being close to nature and
watching the wildlife. With the Angling Trust, we promoted lots of fishing
events across the country. Check out the Angling Trust’s Get Out There Get Fishing
website for upcoming events. It’s great for family fishing expeditions and
people keen to start or get back into angling.
Most anglers fish legally, but the few who don’t will need to watch out as
we crack down on licence dodgers. With the Angling Trust, we launched the
Voluntary Bailiff Service in the Spring. Visit the Angling Trust website’s Voluntary Bailiff Service
page to learn more about the work of the volunteers and how you could help
protect fishing and fisheries. The Angling Trust also launched ‘Angling
Alert’ in the autumn. This new text and email service is funded by rod
licence money. The Environment Agency, Angling Trust and National Wildlife
Crime Unit use it to publicise fishing crime information. Sign up
for free and help us beat fishing crime.
Of course, at the heart of it all are the fish themselves. This was the
year that anglers voted for the brown trout as their favourite fish! We
regularly report on how we use your rod licence money to help improve life
for fish and the places where they live. You can browse last year’s Annual Fisheries Report
online at GOV.UK. We’ll send you your next newsletter in the new year when
we’ll update you on everything that’s been happening over winter, including
details of our 2015 to 2016 Annual Fisheries Report and a look ahead to the
2017 season!
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A
year in the life of a Fisheries Enforcement Officer
Protecting fish stocks from illegal poaching and spending long, cold nights
in the bushes to catch offenders is all part of the work of a Fisheries
Enforcement Officer. Making sure fishermen, both anglers and netsmen, obey
the rules is as much a part of their work to protect and improve fish
stocks as habitat and fish passage improvements are.
The Environment Agency has trained and experienced officers who are out day
and night making sure that salmon and sea trout are safe, and that people
who fish legally are not cheated by those who fish without paying their
fair share. One of our most experienced officers is Kevin Summerson, who
has spent an incredible 33 years protecting fish stocks in the North East.
Read Kevin’s blog on GOV.UK and gain an insight into his year.
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Keeping
Rivers Cool
While warm days may be enjoyable to us, they can present a challenge to
young trout and salmon struggling to survive in small streams. To reduce
this risk, the award-winning Keeping Rivers Cool programme, in partnership
with the Environment Agency, aims to keep small trout streams cool by
creating increased shade and cool refuges where needed.
Our programme partners have undertaken targeted planting of more than
55,000 trees over 4 years across 3 demonstration catchments, and while the
focus is on improving conditions for fish, the programme includes a range
of other benefits including reduced bank erosion and enhanced riverbank
habitats.
You can find out more by reading the recently-updated guidance manual on creating shade over
rivers available from the Woodland Trust website.
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Please fish
legally, and don’t do anything that may harm fish and other wildlife.
Remember: if you
are coarse fishing with 3 or 4 rods, you’ll need 2 licences.
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