Privatization of Resource Puts Public Fishery in Jeopardy
The decision of past federal Ministers of Fisheries to restrict the public fishery to a mere 12% of the total allowable catch (TAC) of halibut for the recreational fishery will result in significant reductions in limits and fishing time for anglers in 2009.
BC Wildlife Federation welcomes Federal ministers to their new posts
The BC Wildlife Federation welcomes the designation of Jim Prentice as Minister of the Environment and Gail Shea as Minister of Fisheries and Oceans as part of the Federal Cabinet shuffle after the recent election.