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Bird-lovers’ new passion for fishing just clicks
Hours spent on rivers pursuing a love of bird watching and wildlife photography has inspired a Mosgiel couple to take up trout fishing.
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Anglers disappointed at closure of popular Bay of Plenty fishing lake
The decision to stop access to Lake Ōkataina near Rotorua, due to concerns about the potential spread of the invasive gold clam species, is a blow to anglers on the...
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 28 September 2023
Expect most Otago rivers to be still carrying significant colour after record rainfall battered the lower South Island last week.
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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury - 28 September 2023
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Potential lake closure due to threat of invasive species concerning
Fish & Game New Zealand is closely monitoring the situation at Lake Okataina near Rotorua amid iwi concerns about the spread of the invasive species gold clam.
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Lower North Lowdown Fishing Report - 28 September 2023
Pictured - The new season opens the door on a hole raft of angling opportunities (Credit: Nick King).
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Trout Festival Reels in the Anglers
Over 500 anglers celebrated the upcoming fishing season with the 2023 NZ Trout Festival in Christchurch at the weekend.
Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 22 September 2023
Picture caption: A highlight from a tough season for Fish & Game officer Hamish Carnachan - a beautifully marked brownie from a small Taranaki stream caught last Autumn (Credit Steve Haslett).
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Uncertain future for fishing and hunting under Labour Party’s Wildlife Act review
The proposed scrapping and replacement of the Wildlife Act signals an uncertain future for Fish & Game New Zealand and freshwater fishing and game bird hunting.
Red tape and regulations ‘bogging down’ wetland conservation gains - Fish & Game
Current regulations are not working to maintain existing wetland areas and are hindering the creation of new wetlands, says Fish & Game New Zealand.
North Canterbury Fish & Game disappointed by Take A Kid Fishing Trust
The decision by the Take A Kid Fishing Trust to cancel their 2023 event has disappointed North Canterbury Fish & Game.
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Commercial Origin Hatchery reared salmon releases
The North Canterbury Fish and Game Council has decided not to permit any more Commercial Origin Hatchery-reared salmon releases into the Groynes Junior Fishing Lakes.
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NZ Trout Festival -16 September 2023
Back bigger than ever – The 2023 NZ Trout Festival returns on 16 September at the Groynes Reserve and Clearwater Resort, Christchurch.
New Era For Fishing Licences
The freshwater fishing season begins on October 1, and new licences are now on sale.
Elusive birthplace of Lake Wānaka salmon revealed
A long search for the birthplace of Lake Wānaka salmon has raised hopes to help protect their struggling population.
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Canal angler entangled in his own web of lies
An offender dealt with by Fish & Game was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling $1,900 in the Ashburton District Court for multiple sports fishing offences committed at the...
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National Party fishing and hunting policy positive for anglers and hunters and conservation efforts
The National Party’s support for hunting and fishing recognises the valuable contribution anglers and hunters make to the country’s conservation efforts and the importance of trout, salmon and game birds...
Government biodiversity policy won’t lead to a better environment
A new Government policy aimed at protecting New Zealand’s natural environment is complex and contradictory.
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Key trout spawning streams identified in lower Clutha River/Mata-au
Crucial spawning tributaries have been identified in the lower Clutha River/Mata-au catchment after a four-year research project collecting and analysing brown trout.
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Ōhau River Spring Season Ballot is Open for Entries
Central South Island Fish & Game (CSI) has established a ballot system (lottery) to control angler numbers at the Ōhau River between lakes Ōhau and Ruataniwha.
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