NO TALL TALES BUT TRUE FOR ANGLERS’ DIARIES
Published Tuesday, 06 November, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries
The Honourable Tim Mulherin
While tall tales of spectacular fishing adventures and giant catches are always entertaining, the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries is aiming to gain a more accurate picture of recreational fishing through its new and improved diary survey.
Minister for Primary industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin said the Department was seeking recreational fishers to join the program with the aim of having 5000 participants enrolled.
“Diary participants will be asked to record information about their fishing activities over a 12-month period, including what fish they catch and how long they spend fishing,” Mr Mulherin said.
“While people love to tell stories about their fishing trips and the one that got away, we are hoping those anglers who have agreed to take part in the diary survey will give us an accurate account of their recreational fishing activities.”
Mr Mulherin said the information collected will be of great benefit to anglers, the community and the state’s economy.
“The information collected will help to build a picture of Queensland anglers such as how often they fish, where they fish, and what they fish for.
“The information will also provide more of an insight into the size of the current recreational catch in Queensland which is particularly useful when developing and reviewing recreational fisheries management arrangements”.
“Other information such as how much anglers spend on bait, fishing equipment and fuel to travel to their fishing spots will highlight the economic impact of recreational fishing in the State.”
DPI&F senior fisheries scientist, Len Olyott said diary survey participants would be asked to record, as accurately as possible, details of their own fishing-related activities only to help ensure that a high quality of information is collected.”
Mr Olyott said that being a diary participant was completely voluntary and cost nothing but a small amount of the participant’s time.
“The process will be made even easier as participants will have the option to submit their information online”.
“Participants will also receive a comprehensive fish identification book, map books, on-going feedback through newsletters, and will go into regular draws to win prizes such as fishing tackle vouchers and fishing magazine subscriptions.”
To take part in the Recreational Fishing Diary Program, send an email to RFISH@dpi.qld.gov.au or visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au/fishweb . Alternatively phone the Business Information Centre on 13 25 23.
Mr Mulherin also today announced a new member for the Fisheries Tribunal, with the appointment of Peter Wulf for a three-year term.
Mr Mulherin said Mr Wulf – a lecturer in environmental management at the University of Queensland – would replace Mackay-based businessman, Jeffrey Smith.
“Mr Wulf’s experience includes being a qualified barrister-at-law and marine biologist, with honours in zoology, and a former member of the Queensland Building and Development Tribunal,” Mr Mulherin said.
“He also has worked as a research officer and lecturer in tropical environment and biology at James Cook University for three years, as a scientific consultant on the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality, and in a consultancy role undertaking and advising on environmental impact assessments.”
The Fisheries Tribunal handles appeals brought against the decisions of the State fisheries agency, which is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.
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Minister for Primary industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin said the Department was seeking recreational fishers to join the program with the aim of having 5000 participants enrolled.
“Diary participants will be asked to record information about their fishing activities over a 12-month period, including what fish they catch and how long they spend fishing,” Mr Mulherin said.
“While people love to tell stories about their fishing trips and the one that got away, we are hoping those anglers who have agreed to take part in the diary survey will give us an accurate account of their recreational fishing activities.”
Mr Mulherin said the information collected will be of great benefit to anglers, the community and the state’s economy.
“The information collected will help to build a picture of Queensland anglers such as how often they fish, where they fish, and what they fish for.
“The information will also provide more of an insight into the size of the current recreational catch in Queensland which is particularly useful when developing and reviewing recreational fisheries management arrangements”.
“Other information such as how much anglers spend on bait, fishing equipment and fuel to travel to their fishing spots will highlight the economic impact of recreational fishing in the State.”
DPI&F senior fisheries scientist, Len Olyott said diary survey participants would be asked to record, as accurately as possible, details of their own fishing-related activities only to help ensure that a high quality of information is collected.”
Mr Olyott said that being a diary participant was completely voluntary and cost nothing but a small amount of the participant’s time.
“The process will be made even easier as participants will have the option to submit their information online”.
“Participants will also receive a comprehensive fish identification book, map books, on-going feedback through newsletters, and will go into regular draws to win prizes such as fishing tackle vouchers and fishing magazine subscriptions.”
To take part in the Recreational Fishing Diary Program, send an email to RFISH@dpi.qld.gov.au or visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au/fishweb . Alternatively phone the Business Information Centre on 13 25 23.
Mr Mulherin also today announced a new member for the Fisheries Tribunal, with the appointment of Peter Wulf for a three-year term.
Mr Mulherin said Mr Wulf – a lecturer in environmental management at the University of Queensland – would replace Mackay-based businessman, Jeffrey Smith.
“Mr Wulf’s experience includes being a qualified barrister-at-law and marine biologist, with honours in zoology, and a former member of the Queensland Building and Development Tribunal,” Mr Mulherin said.
“He also has worked as a research officer and lecturer in tropical environment and biology at James Cook University for three years, as a scientific consultant on the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality, and in a consultancy role undertaking and advising on environmental impact assessments.”
The Fisheries Tribunal handles appeals brought against the decisions of the State fisheries agency, which is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.
Media: 32396530