07-10-2004, 12:23 AM
FISH FOR FREE IN ALBERTA ON JULY 10 AND 11
EDMONTON - Whether you're an experienced angler or have never tried the sport, Albertans of all ages can enjoy fishing without having to buy a licence-during Alberta's free fishing weekend, July 10 and 11.
Fishing will be permitted in any provincial public water body where fishing is normally allowed. Everyone participating must follow all sportfishing regulations. For more information, pick up a free copy of the 2004 Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, available free where licences are sold and at Fish and Wildlife offices. The information is also available online at [url "http://www.albertaoutdoorsmen.ca/fishingregs/index.html"]http://www.albertaoutdoorsmen.ca/fishingregs/index.html[/url]. An important thing to remember is that all hooks used for sportfishing in Alberta must be barbless.
"The free fishing weekend is a good way to introduce new anglers to the sport," said Mike Cardinal, Minister of Sustainable Resource Development. "Families can have fun together and learn more about our natural resources at the same time."
About 320,000 people enjoy angling in the province each year. The industry contributes about $350 million to Alberta's economy annually. A free fishing weekend was introduced in Alberta in 2001, and is presented annually as part of National Fishing Week, held July 3-11 this year. The national event helps promote recreational fishing across the country and recognizes angling as an important part of Canada's heritage.
For more information about fishing in Alberta, visit the Sustainable Resource Development website: http://www3.gov.ab.ca/srd/fw/fish. Information about National Fishing Week and associated activities is available online: [url "http://www.nationalfishingweek.com/"]http://www.nationalfishingweek.com.[/url]
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For further information:
Ken Bodden
Fisheries Specialist
Fish and Wildlife Division
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development
Edmonton, (780) 427-7791
John Lear
Public Affairs Officer
Communications
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development
Edmonton, (780) 427-8636
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EDMONTON - Whether you're an experienced angler or have never tried the sport, Albertans of all ages can enjoy fishing without having to buy a licence-during Alberta's free fishing weekend, July 10 and 11.
Fishing will be permitted in any provincial public water body where fishing is normally allowed. Everyone participating must follow all sportfishing regulations. For more information, pick up a free copy of the 2004 Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, available free where licences are sold and at Fish and Wildlife offices. The information is also available online at [url "http://www.albertaoutdoorsmen.ca/fishingregs/index.html"]http://www.albertaoutdoorsmen.ca/fishingregs/index.html[/url]. An important thing to remember is that all hooks used for sportfishing in Alberta must be barbless.
"The free fishing weekend is a good way to introduce new anglers to the sport," said Mike Cardinal, Minister of Sustainable Resource Development. "Families can have fun together and learn more about our natural resources at the same time."
About 320,000 people enjoy angling in the province each year. The industry contributes about $350 million to Alberta's economy annually. A free fishing weekend was introduced in Alberta in 2001, and is presented annually as part of National Fishing Week, held July 3-11 this year. The national event helps promote recreational fishing across the country and recognizes angling as an important part of Canada's heritage.
For more information about fishing in Alberta, visit the Sustainable Resource Development website: http://www3.gov.ab.ca/srd/fw/fish. Information about National Fishing Week and associated activities is available online: [url "http://www.nationalfishingweek.com/"]http://www.nationalfishingweek.com.[/url]
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For further information:
Ken Bodden
Fisheries Specialist
Fish and Wildlife Division
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development
Edmonton, (780) 427-7791
John Lear
Public Affairs Officer
Communications
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development
Edmonton, (780) 427-8636
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