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May 02, 2013
Coinciding with its 10th anniversary, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is launching a new province-wide research project that requires the help of anglers – in return for rewards totalling more than $15,000.
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April 10, 2013
After more than a decade of planning, there’s good news for B.C.’s endangered Nechako white sturgeon: Construction is about to begin on a $5.5 million sturgeon conservation centre near Vanderhoof that will be owned and operated by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.
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March 21, 2013
Freshwater fishing’s economic impact has grown to over $500 million dollars a year in direct spending, and this economic activity is spread across all regions of the province. Participation in freshwater fishing is also growing and predictions are the trend will continue, according to the results of the just-released 2013 BC Freshwater Sport Fishing Economic Impact Report. The report also highlighted potential for future growth - and showed that reinvestment of fishing licence revenues in B.C.’s stocking, conservation and angler outreach programs is yielding increasing economic returns.
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September 17, 2012
The Freshwater Fisheries Society’s Fishing Buddies Program supports experienced anglers introducing friends, family and colleagues to the sport of freshwater fishing. Fishing Buddies enthusiastically share their knowledge and expertise with those curious about the many aspects of this pastime. Fishing Buddies have successfully introduced thousands of people across the province to freshwater fishing, including Cameron Gale, who won a guided fishing trip from BC Sport Fishing Group from over 2,000 Fishing Buddies Sweepstakes entrants.
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September 17, 2012
The Freshwater Fisheries Society’s Fishing Buddies Program supports experienced anglers introducing friends, family and colleagues to the sport of freshwater fishing. Fishing Buddies enthusiastically share their knowledge and expertise with those curious about the many aspects of this pastime. Fishing Buddies have successfully introduced thousands of people across the province to freshwater fishing, including Fishing Buddies Sweepstakes winner Ruby Peterson, who won a guided fishing trip with Brian Chan from over 2,000 entrants.
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September 17, 2012
The Freshwater Fisheries Society’s Fishing Buddies Program supports experienced anglers introducing friends, family and colleagues to the sport of freshwater fishing. Fishing Buddies enthusiastically share their knowledge and expertise with those curious about the many aspects of this pastime. Fishing Buddies have successfully introduced thousands of people across the province to freshwater fishing, including Jennifer Kowalski, an occasional angler who won a guided fishing trip with Island Outfitters from over 2,000 Fishing Buddies Sweepstakes entrants.
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June 05, 2012
Fish for free, have a great family outing and enter to win prizes at a local Family Fishing event in the Thompson-Okanagan this Fathers’ Day weekend. The Family Fishing Society of BC, supported by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, is inviting experienced anglers and novices of all ages to enjoy a day on the water for free as part of an effort to get more British Columbians hooked on fishing. Create your own fishing adventure or join one of the many organized events around the province.
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June 05, 2012
Fish for free, have a great family outing and enter to win prizes at a local Family Fishing event in the Southern Interior this Fathers’ Day weekend. The Family Fishing Society of BC, supported by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, is inviting experienced anglers and novices of all ages to enjoy a day on the water for free as part of an effort to get more British Columbians hooked on fishing. Create your own fishing adventure or join one of the many organized events around the province.
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June 05, 2012
Fish for free, have a great family outing and enter to win prizes at a local Family Fishing event in Northern BC this Fathers’ Day weekend. The Family Fishing Society of BC, supported by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, is inviting experienced anglers and novices of all ages to enjoy a day on the water for free as part of an effort to get more British Columbians hooked on fishing. Create your own fishing adventure or join one of the many organized events around the province.
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June 05, 2012
Fish for free, have a great family outing and enter to win prizes at a local Family Fishing event on Vancouver Island this Fathers’ Day weekend. The Family Fishing Society of BC, supported by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, is inviting experienced anglers and novices of all ages to enjoy a day on the water for free as part of an effort to get more British Columbians hooked on fishing. Create your own fishing adventure or join one of the many organized events around the province.
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