Stuie Posted March 8, 2022 Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 Your Sea News Update March 2022 Are Sea Anglers Second Class Citizens? Save Our Seabass have launched a campaign to protest the decision for no increase in the bag limit for 2022 and no extension of the recreational bass season to match the commercial sector. They are inviting anglers to write to their MPs and get their voices heard. READ MORE Care About Litter? Volunteer with Us! The Angling Trust has received government funding through the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme to recruit a volunteer network across England, organise beach cleans and deploy Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme bins at key sea angling sites across the country. We're looking for enthusiastic people keen to make a difference and get involved. If you would like your club to be considered in the roll out of the line recycling bins or on angling litter in the marine environment generally please contact Tom Humphreys at the Angling Trust via his email address: tom.humphreys@anglingtrust.net GET INVOLVED VIRTUAL SEA ANGLING FORUMS Save the date: Thursday 24th March Anglers' Participation in Fisheries Management and Science Evidence and Aspirations Join us online on Thursday 24th March for the third of our recreational sea angling virtual forums in 2022. Our guests will be Dr Matt Reed and Adam Fisher from the Countryside and Community Research Institute at the University of Gloucestershire and they will be detailing work they have been and are involved with relating to recreational sea anglers' participation in fisheries management and science in the UK. If there are any particular questions you would like him to cover, please email them to Nevin Hunter, the Marine Coordinator at: marinecoordinator@anglingtrust.net Click Here to Register Catch Up: In Conversation with Jamie Cook, CEO Catch Up: An Evening with the Association of the IFCAs Make Your Voice Heard with the University of Gloucestershire Recreational anglers play a key part in the way our marine resources are managed, but what are the characteristics of the average angler and do anglers differ? This is an important question! Understanding how anglers may differ in their beliefs, attitudes and behaviours can help to understand how recreational angling can be best integrated into the future management of our seas and oceans. Adam Fisher, a postgraduate researcher at the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) at the University of Gloucestershire is carrying out a programme of work exploring diversity among recreational sea anglers in England and Wales to inform the future of UK fisheries management. A key part of the research involves engaging with anglers through an online survey to gather important information that can help classify different types of angler. In support of this work, we invite recreational sea anglers to take part in this research and complete the survey by clicking the button below. This is a real opportunity to take part in research that will be shared with policymakers, therefore informing the future of angling policy! In return for taking part in the online survey, which will take about 10-15 minutes, you will have the opportunity to win £100 in vouchers for an angling store of your choice. Please complete the survey by Friday 18th March 2022 FIND OUT MORE Make Your Catch Count The Angling Trust are proud supporters of the Sea Angling Diary Project. Sign up for the diary today Angling Trust Sea Angling Regional Voluntary Group (RVG) On Wednesday 19th January 2022 the group met for the second time and is building its membership with all but the North-West of England currently represented. It has now agreed terms of reference ensuring focus upon the needs of the RSA community in the coming years. During the meeting, building upon competition and participation development was keenly supported. The value that angling has offered in supporting mental health issues was also identified and seen as something the group can continue to build upon. At this time of the year angler welfare when fishing from isolated and rocky marks was also recognised and seen as part of wider health and safety issues the group can develop. Short presentations were detailed on funding achieved already by the Angling Trust from the MMO Fisheries and Seafood Scheme, namely rolling out 50 line recycling bins around the English coastline. This funding will hopefully be the first such opportunity delivered following the recognition of RSA as a key stakeholder in the Fisheries Act 2020. It is hoped the group will provide the opportunity to bring RSAs together and to maximise opportunities to obtain funding over the coming years to support sea angling generally. If you would like your club to be considered in the roll out of the line recycling bins or on angling litter in the marine environment generally please contact Tom Humphreys at the Angling Trust via his email address: tom.humphreys@anglingtrust.net JOIN THE ANGLING TRUST No.1 site for Welsh anglers Fishing In Wales is the no.1 website for Welsh sea, coarse and game angling. Where, when, how and what to fish for in Wales – we have it covered! Take a look for yourself Our biggest Online Auction yet! Over 150 fantastic lots Our Online Auction for 2022 is now live! Running until the 27th March - we have an incredible selection of lots on offer to suit every taste and budget. Whether you're a game, coarse, sea, match or carp angler - we have auction items that you will want to view. How about £1,000 to spend with Abu Garcia, Penn or JRC? If the sea is your thing why not bid for a rare chance to spend a day fishing for Atlantic Bluefin tuna? With over 150 lots to browse through with more being added throughout March - there is definitely something for you. If you or your business would like to donate an auction lot please email samantha.frost-jones@anglingtrust.net Visit the Online Auction site Anglers for Ukraine appeal gets off to a flying start In response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the Angling Trust has set up a fundraising initiative for those in the British angling community who wish to help. Anglers for Ukraine was launched at The Big One fishing show in Farnborough at the weekend with anglers contributing to a bucket collection. One generous exhibitor, fishing brand and retailer OUTLAW PRO, donated all takings from their stand, totalling around £10,000, to the appeal giving it a flying start. To find out more about the appeal CLICK HERE. Or to make a donation, click the button below: Click here to donate 10% off at GO Outdoors and Fishing Republic Leisure and tackle retailers GO Outdoors and Fishing Republic are offering members a 10% discount on their huge range of items. Login to your Members Dashboard to obtain your code for online purchases and show your valid membership card for purchases in store. CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERS DISCOUNTS NOT A MEMBER? JOIN THE ANGLING TRUST TODAY! Specimen Awards Scheme 2021 Results & Report In 2021, the Specimen Awards Scheme ran for only nine months due to the Covid regulations at the beginning of January which lasted for three months, but we still manage to received a total of 876 entries. This consisted of 812 entries for the Senior Scheme and 64 for the Junior Scheme from 25 clubs and individual members of the Angling Trust. Click here to download results & report The Angling Trust We are a not for profit organisation, representing anglers, fighting for fish, fishing and the environment. We are recognised by the Government as the National Governing Body for angling in England and partner with Visit Wales and Natural Resources Wales to promote Fishing in Wales. We are a member-based organisation made up of anglers of all disciplines providing a united front to represent, grow and protect our sport. By becoming a member of the Angling Trust you are helping to protect the waterways you fish in and the fish which live within them, ensuring their health and protection for future generations. Click here for more information about membership Angling Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee, company number 05320350 Angling Trust & Fish Legal, Eastwood House, Rainbow Street, Leominster, HR6 8DQ Telephone: 01568 620447 Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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