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In 2017, feedback on proposed changes to the Fisheries Management Program was needed help protect fisheries.
This engagement has been archived.
Status: Completed
Ministry responsible: Environment and Parks
Completed: 2017
The province’s Fisheries Management Program needed to be updated to align with the Fish Conservation and Management Strategy.
As part of this fisheries management initiative, a draft Recreational Fisheries Management Frameworks for Northern Pike and Walleye was developed and public feedback sought in 3 phases:
During Phase 4, March 2018, a report on the engagement results and regulatory changes was developed.
Support for a special harvest license approach to northern pike and walleye recreational fisheries management was strong, with roughly 3/4 of respondents supporting the use of such licenses in walleye fisheries, and 2/3 of respondents supporting their use for northern pike fisheries.
Respondents were asked to give their preferences for walleye and northern pike fishing:
Northern pike and walleye management frameworks