Bass response to Defra
The closure date for the Defra consultation on the bass minimum landing size is now past and we wish to sincerely thank all those who have supported Option 2 – an increase in the mls to 45cm. The rationale behind this move has been available to view on ukbass.com since the launch of the consultation […]
Bass mls – the case for
The closing date for responses to the Defra and Welsh Assembly Government consultations concerning the proposal to raise the minimum landing size of bass (mls), is fast approaching. [Defra, closing date is 8 february 2006 and that of the Welsh Assembly Government is 14 february 2006] In case you have not yet responded, or are […]
NFSA press release
Anglers’ year of dramatic change Relations between the government and recreational sea angling which sustains 19,000 jobs in England and Wales, reached a new high point last year and anglers are pushing for continued progress in 2006. The landmark event of 2005 was when sea angling was added to the responsibilities of Defra (Department of […]
Defra launches newsletter
On 26 January 2006 Defra launched a new publication, ‘Fishing Focus’, a newsletter for marine fisheries stakeholders. The newsletter is a joint publication from Defra and the Marine Fisheries Agency (MFA) and aims to improve communications with stakeholders. Defra and MFA are seeking feedback on this trial issue of the newsletter. If you would like […]
Plenty large bass
In a few years time this could be the sort of headline you will read on the BASS web site, PROVIDED THAT, the efforts to implement the proposals outlined in the Bass Management Plan have been achieved. A ‘consultation’ by Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government concerning the first phase of the bass management plan […]