Comment

Response to Feedback provided on: “A Vision for Recreational Fisheries in BC (2008-2012)” Part I: Community Dialogues 2008 Final Report, One World Inc. February 4, 2009 Section 5.0 Recreational Fisheries Vision, pp. 21-24: Summary Highlights and Common Themes Comment Response 1. Confusing, provocative or inconsistent Language in the document has been revised or wording removed where possible to address concerns 2. The document should include more Figures and numbers have been updated and substantive, science-based and BC clarified specific information 3. Need better catch accounting and to This issue is addressed as a key principle in the direct licence fees towards such Vision document and is being addressed by the programs DFO, Province of BC (MOE), Sport Fishing Advisory Board (SFAB) Visions Working Group. Many initiatives and activities are underway to improve catch monitoring. 4. Should distinguish between individual The parties to the Vision document did not recreational fishermen and sport accept this request. fishing lodges 5. Need more engagement between other The current DFO policy is to encourage sectors and the recreational fishing dialogue between sectors and this is occurring sector through a number of fora (e.g. IPHC, ISDF, HAB). The SFAB and recreational fishing community participate in numerous consultation and engagement activities with other stakeholders and First Nations. Current processes are being reviewed to ...