2018 RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

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2018 RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

Post by fishingvic » Wed Dec 20, 2017 4:08 pm

Media release
Wednesday 20 December 2017

2018 RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

Anglers are being encouraged to get hold of the new Recreational Fishing Guide for 2018, which is now available free from hundreds of outlets including bait and tackle shops.
Recreational anglers can also update or download the free ‘Vic Fishing’ app for smartphones.
Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO, Travis Dowling, said the State Government is investing a record $46 million into Target One Million to get more people fishing, more often, so it is important that everyone knows the rules and does their bit.
“The updated Guide and app include rule changes for trout, stingrays, skates, banjo sharks and rock lobster that commenced in 2017,” Mr Dowling said.
“Every year, we update the printed 64-page Guide, which is funded by recreational fishing licence fees.
“The smartphone app is updated more regularly as rule changes occur through the course of a year.
“The Guide and app are pivotal in helping recreational anglers understand bag limits, minimum sizes, closed seasons and equipment rules, which all contribute to sustainable fisheries.”
Mr Dowling said the new Guide and app are supported by a suite of other educational tools including stick-on boat rulers and free plastic measures for abalone, rock lobster and spiny freshwater crayfish.
“These too have been updated to reflect all the changed rules.”
Guides are available free of charge from most good tackle shops, many Tourist Information Centres and offices of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources.
Alternatively, anglers can call the Customer Service Centre on 136 186 and request Guides, measures and rulers, all free of charge.
The new 2018 Guide can also be viewed on the VFA’s website at www.vfa.vic.gov.au/fishingguide
Media contact: Nick Foster – 03 8392 6254

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Post by smile0784 » Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:07 pm

Thatnks will get a copy to read

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Post by Lightningx » Wed Dec 20, 2017 10:12 pm

Cheers. Need to renew my license soon so will pick up a copy then.

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Post by ChrisD » Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:53 am

Just off the phone with them - have ordered mine and a couple of the rulers

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Post by repspec » Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:09 pm

just updated my app...took like 5 seconds...
If it wasnt already there, theres a feature for "am i allowed to fish here" needs location services on, but you select it and it will tell you if you are in a marine park or not! Bloody clever

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Post by smile0784 » Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:13 pm

repspec wrote:just updated my app...took like 5 seconds...
If it wasnt already there, theres a feature for "am i allowed to fish here" needs location services on, but you select it and it will tell you if you are in a marine park or not! Bloody clever
Good idea

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Post by Fish-cador » Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:01 pm

Bull!! i am in a crapper right now and i am allowed to fish.
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Post by smile0784 » Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:41 pm

Fish-cador wrote:Bull!! i am in a crapper right now and i am allowed to fish.
So you have to download a app to your phone to get alrrts like that?

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Post by Fish-cador » Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:48 pm

smile0784 wrote:
Fish-cador wrote:Bull!! i am in a crapper right now and i am allowed to fish.
So you have to download a app to your phone to get alrrts like that?
yup. i have the app on my phone for at least 3 years now.

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Post by smile0784 » Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:35 pm

Ok ill down load it thanks

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