Inland Fisheries Breakout Session

Show asi g BCWF Regio 8 Clu ’s Fisheries Volunteer Efforts

Rick Simpson & Danny Coyne

BCWF Region 8 Fisheries Committee

Tara White

Sr. Fisheries Biologist, MFLNRO

Inland Fisheries Breakout Session

2009 - 2016 BCWF REGION 8 FISHERIES COMMITTEE PLANS:

1) Continue sharing practical & timely fish, fishing (angling)

& fish habitat information among BCWF Region 8 clubs &

members.

2) Continue to develop & refine fisheries committee

feed a k o ta ts with ea h BCWF Regio 8 lu .

Inland Fisheries Breakout Session

2009 - 2016 BCWF REGION 8 FISHERIES COMMITTEE PLANS:

3) Take action as directed, focusing on BCWF Region 8

volunteer members fish, fishing (angling) & fish habitat

concerns and interests.

4) Support completion of integrated watershed

management plans (water use plans – especially water-for-

fish) in BCWF Region 8 (Okanagan – Kettle - Similkameen –

Shuswap basins).

Inland Fisheries Breakout Session

2009 - 2016 BCWF REGION 8 FISHERIES COMMITTEE PLANS:

5) Support BC Water Act review and revision – especially

groundwater legislation, water-for-fish and vigorous on-

the-ground enforcement.

Kelowna Fish & Game Club

Oceola Fish & Game Club

Vernon Fish & Game Club

Enderby Fish & Game Club

Lumby & Dist. Wildlife Assoc.

Peachland Sportsmen's Assoc.

Summerland Sportsmen Assoc.

Penticton Fly Fishers

South Oka aga Sports e ’s Asso .

Princeton Fish & Game Assoc.

Keremeos & Cawston

Sports e ’s Asso .. Osoyoos Wildlife Federation

Armstrong Fish & Game Assoc.

Black Mountain Sportsman Assoc.

Grand Forks Wildlife Assoc.

Riparian Restoration &

Planting

Riparian Restoration & Planting

Winfield Creek, Lake Country

Riparian Restoration & Planting

Winfield Creek, Lake Country

Riparian Restoration & Planting

Winfield Creek, Lake Country

Riparian Restoration & Planting

Trepanier Creek, Peachland

Riparian Restoration & Planting

Trepanier Creek, Peachland

Creek Cleanup & Debris

Removal

Creek Cleanup & Debris Removal

Creek Cleanup & Debris Removal

Fishing Forever!

Youth Fishing Events!

Why is Youth

Involvement Important?

The Importance of Youth Involvement!

- BC Angling Economics Report, FFSBC -

Aging Population of Anglers: 1995-2011 License

Sales for anglers between 16-64 dropped 21%.

Senior License Sales increased by 27%.

The Importance of Youth Involvement!

- BC Angling Economics Report, FFSBC -

Stocking Programs: Due to the drop in license sales

from $36 to $5, will lead to reduced stocking and

services.

Economical Benefits: Each Angler day is worth $142

per angling day to the BC economy!

The Importance of Youth Involvement!

- BC Angling Economics Report, FFSBC -

Some reasons why families are less engaged in

fishing:

- Time: Both parents are working

- Knowledge (Gap in generation, need for mentors)

- Perception of $$$$$$$!!!

- Our clubs put on multiple events

- During the events our members become mentors!

- Our clubs provide the gear!

Our Clubs Primary goals with the youth:

Endorse sustainability and conservation of our

fisheries and fish habitat.

Ethical angling practices & learn to respect our

natural resources.

Become good mentors and ambassadors as

sportsmen and sportswomen within the

community.

The Importance of Youth Involvement!

Our Clubs Recruitment Efforts for Youth &

Partnerships:

Actively Recruiting other youth groups and clubs:

*Outdoor Ed, Scouts, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc

Examples of Partnerships: Learn to Fish Program,

Kelowna Fishing Derby!

The Importance of Youth Involvement!

The Importance of Youth Involvement!

Youth Fishing Events!

Youth Fishing Events!

Youth Fishing Events!

Family Fishing Shannon Lake

Family Fishing Shannon Lake

Hall Road Fish Pond Kelowna