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Inland Fisheries Breakout Session
Show asi g BCWF Regio 8 Clu ’s Fisheries Volunteer Efforts
Rick Simpson & Danny Coyne
BCWF Region 8 Fisheries Committee
Tara White
Sr. Fisheries Biologist, MFLNRO
Inland Fisheries Breakout Session
2009 - 2016 BCWF REGION 8 FISHERIES COMMITTEE PLANS:
1) Continue sharing practical & timely fish, fishing (angling)
& fish habitat information among BCWF Region 8 clubs &
members.
2) Continue to develop & refine fisheries committee
feed a k o ta ts with ea h BCWF Regio 8 lu .
Inland Fisheries Breakout Session
2009 - 2016 BCWF REGION 8 FISHERIES COMMITTEE PLANS:
3) Take action as directed, focusing on BCWF Region 8
volunteer members fish, fishing (angling) & fish habitat
concerns and interests.
4) Support completion of integrated watershed
management plans (water use plans – especially water-for-
fish) in BCWF Region 8 (Okanagan – Kettle - Similkameen –
Shuswap basins).
Inland Fisheries Breakout Session
2009 - 2016 BCWF REGION 8 FISHERIES COMMITTEE PLANS:
5) Support BC Water Act review and revision – especially
groundwater legislation, water-for-fish and vigorous on-
the-ground enforcement.
Kelowna Fish & Game Club
Oceola Fish & Game Club
Vernon Fish & Game Club
Enderby Fish & Game Club
Lumby & Dist. Wildlife Assoc.
Peachland Sportsmen's Assoc.
Summerland Sportsmen Assoc.
Penticton Fly Fishers
South Oka aga Sports e ’s Asso .
Princeton Fish & Game Assoc.
Keremeos & Cawston
Sports e ’s Asso .. Osoyoos Wildlife Federation
Armstrong Fish & Game Assoc.
Black Mountain Sportsman Assoc.
Grand Forks Wildlife Assoc.
Riparian Restoration &
Planting
Riparian Restoration & Planting
Winfield Creek, Lake Country
Riparian Restoration & Planting
Winfield Creek, Lake Country
Riparian Restoration & Planting
Winfield Creek, Lake Country
Riparian Restoration & Planting
Trepanier Creek, Peachland
Riparian Restoration & Planting
Trepanier Creek, Peachland
Creek Cleanup & Debris
Removal
Creek Cleanup & Debris Removal
Creek Cleanup & Debris Removal
Fishing Forever!
Youth Fishing Events!
Why is Youth
Involvement Important?
The Importance of Youth Involvement!
- BC Angling Economics Report, FFSBC -
Aging Population of Anglers: 1995-2011 License
Sales for anglers between 16-64 dropped 21%.
Senior License Sales increased by 27%.
The Importance of Youth Involvement!
- BC Angling Economics Report, FFSBC -
Stocking Programs: Due to the drop in license sales
from $36 to $5, will lead to reduced stocking and
services.
Economical Benefits: Each Angler day is worth $142
per angling day to the BC economy!
The Importance of Youth Involvement!
- BC Angling Economics Report, FFSBC -
Some reasons why families are less engaged in
fishing:
- Time: Both parents are working
- Knowledge (Gap in generation, need for mentors)
- Perception of $$$$$$$!!!
- Our clubs put on multiple events
- During the events our members become mentors!
- Our clubs provide the gear!
Our Clubs Primary goals with the youth:
Endorse sustainability and conservation of our
fisheries and fish habitat.
Ethical angling practices & learn to respect our
natural resources.
Become good mentors and ambassadors as
sportsmen and sportswomen within the
community.
The Importance of Youth Involvement!
Our Clubs Recruitment Efforts for Youth &
Partnerships:
Actively Recruiting other youth groups and clubs:
*Outdoor Ed, Scouts, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc
Examples of Partnerships: Learn to Fish Program,
Kelowna Fishing Derby!
The Importance of Youth Involvement!
The Importance of Youth Involvement!
Youth Fishing Events!
Youth Fishing Events!
Youth Fishing Events!
Family Fishing Shannon Lake
Family Fishing Shannon Lake
Hall Road Fish Pond Kelowna