Calling anglers & hunters...

Calling anglers & hunters...

So you’ve fished and hunted for a few years – now could be the time to give something back…

If you want to make a hands on, meaningful contribution to the way fish and game resources are managed, consider standing for the Eastern Region Fish and Game Council in the upcoming Fish & Game elections.

Nominations for councillors are now being accepted; they close on Thursday, October 11, before the elections in November.

Twelve councillors will be elected from throughout the Eastern region to serve a three year term.

The councillors are responsible for setting regional fishing and hunting regulations, developing policy, prioritising management direction through annual and 10-year work plans for staff, and promoting freshwater sports fishing and game bird hunting in our community.

One of the 12 Eastern councillors is appointed to sit on the NZ Fish and Game Council based in Wellington, which recommends licence fees and considers national issues.

The Regional Fish and Game Council provides an essential role in our ‘user pays, user says’ democratic approach to the management of sports fish and game birds. It’s a system that’s unique in the world.

The Council usually has six meetings each year. It’s a great way to meet like-minded outdoors people, influence local and national Fish & Game policy, and put something back into your chosen sports.

Eastern Region Manager Rob Pitkethley says: “If you want to help protect sports fish and game bird species for the benefit of future generations, and play a key role in their management – this is your chance.”

More information is available on the Fish & Game website: http://www.fishandgame.org.nz/newsitem/2012-fish-game-council-electionshere.

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