Recreational anglers oppose proposed salmon closures in Port Renfrew to protect endangered killer whales, citing inadequate modeling and consultation.
Recreational anglers challenge proposed salmon closures in Port Renfrew to protect endangered southern resident killer whales. Anglers argue that the federal government's proposal lacks current, accurate predictive modelling and insufficient local consultation. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans suggests expanding foraging zones for orcas up to shorelines, affecting a 10-km foreshore area where small-boat anglers and charter companies fish.
March 29, 2024
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