ASF (US) Director Stephen Hibbard accepts a live release flag and plaque
on behalf of the Miramichi Fish and Game Club.  The Club is the 65th
member to join ASF's Live Release and Recognition Program for private
and outfitting camps.  Congratulations to Stephen and all the members of
the Club for their leadership in releasing all their salmon and grilse.
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Stephen Hibbard, Ginny Hibbard, Sue Scott, Bill Taylor

The results from ASF's Live Release survey are now available.  The 802 responding anglers provided interesting and thoughtful input that shows a growing support for catch and release and a strong recognition that it is an important contribution to conservation of the species.  Read more

Atlantic Salmon returns

DFO has started posting large salmon and grilse returns on their website for large salmon and grilse.

NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK - Click here. (Remember to press the button for the correct "size group" as they are reported separately.) It is also possible to click on specific Maritime rivers to see returns through recent years.

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR - Click here

MAINE - In 2010, as of the last report (Aug. 16), 1,276 Atlantic salmon have returned to the Penobscot. This is significantly lower than last year's returns to this date. To view the counting fence returns, click here

Drastic declines in numbers of wild Atlantic salmon are reflected in cuts by Canada since 1985 to the budget of Fisheries and Oceans Canada for wild Atlantic salmon conservation and management. Read more

The Atlantic Salmon Journal, published by the Atlantic Salmon Federation, brought home silver in the Atlantic Journalism Awards best cover category. Read more

A Little Background on ASF -

The Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the conservation and wise management of wild Atlantic salmon and their environment.

ASF is the principal North American organization fighting for the future of wild Atlantic salmon runs. We focus on research and education and work with governments and other conservation partners to protect and restore wild Atlantic salmon populations and their river and ocean habitats.

Help us help the wild Atlantic salmon

With your help, wild Atlantic salmon will continue to jump waterfalls, migrate thousands of miles to ocean feeding grounds, and return to their natal North American rivers from Connecticut to Labrador. Explore our web site and discover more about the wild Atlantic salmon's fascinating life history and challenges and ASF's conservation programs. To become actively involved, click here.

LINK TO ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION ON TWITTER - http://twitter.com/SalmonNews

ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION ON FACEBOOK - Go to http://facebook.com/ and search for Atlantic Salmon Federation.

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