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By Brian Schultz
The Manitoba government is implementing a set of penalties to combat the spread of aquatic invasive species in the province.
Beginning Wednesday, enforcement officers will have the power to issue a ticket with a specific fine to be voluntarily paid in court. Until now, offenders were required to appear in court to answer to their charges.
This weekend is free family fishing weekend, and anglers will have an easier time of properly disposing their used fishing line.
The province, along with TransCanada and the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre will be setting up “specially designed containment units” at popular fishing spots, said Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires. The program is called Clear Your Gear and will see that used fishing line is recycled properly.
WINNIPEG — Entry fees are being waived to visit Manitoba’s parks in February.
Vehicle permits won’t be required to enter any provincial park, but SnoPasses for snowmobilers are still required to use groomed trailers in the parks. Entrance fees to national parks also still apply.
With warmer temperatures this weekend and high water moving north into Manitoba, anglers are being asked to remove their ice-fishing shelters from the Red River.
The province is asking that all shelters be removed by Sunday, March 12.
The province is waiving licence fees this weekend on ice fishing across Manitoba.
Anglers will be able to fish freely February 18-20, but conservation limits will apply and a federal licence will still be required to fish in national parks.
An ice fishing derby that raises funds for CancerCare Manitoba and the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba is returning early in the new year.
The KidFish Ice Derby is January 8, 2017 in Selkirk.
“The biggest change in the event since the beginning has been the enormous support by everyone,” said KidFish tournament director Garther Cheung. “Every year I look forward to the same thing: the sound of kids laughing, playing, and having a good time in the outdoors.”
By Brian Schultz
Anglers won’t need a fishing licence this weekend to keep what they catch from Manitoba’s waters.
Free family fishing weekend is June 11-12 province-wide.
“This weekend, we encourage Manitobans and visitors to our province to get out and enjoy the great outdoors and recreational fisheries free of charge,” said Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox.
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is reviewing the sustainability of the province’s fisheries.
Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Tom Nevakshonoff says the government agrees with SeaChoice, in calling on leaders to take action on lakes Winnipeg, Winnipegosis and Manitoba.
“For many years, high-quality fisheries have provided food, recreation and jobs for generations of people living near and visiting Manitoba’s lakes,” Nevakshonoff said. “Manitobans have a collective interest in ensuring that fisheries in Manitoba follow best practice.”
