 THE BOTTOM LINE!
The Atlantic Salmon Federation calls upon all salmon anglers to practice live release angling and offers REWARDS for safely returning salmon and grilse to the water.
Carefully released wild Atlantic salmon live and go on to spawn, increasing prospects for future generations. REMEMBER! - It is most important to keep the Atlantic salmon in the water.
GREAT DRAW FOR ANGLERS IN NB, QC, NS!
Buy a live release salmon license in New Brunswick or Quebec, and there are rewards beyond the thrill of release! Anglers fishing in N.B. qualify for two draws: one by the N.B. Salmon Council and the other by ASF by returning the stub from their live release licenses. Anglers who buy the Quebec live release license can fill in the attached form and submit to be included in the ASF draw. Anglers in Nova Scotia taking part in NOVA SCOTIA's "TAG A PRIZE NOT A SALMON" Program are also eligible for inclusion in the ASF draw - let us know. All names will be entered on our list of releasers.
LIVE RELEASE FORM: http://asf.ca/release_form.php
SPECIAL REASONS TO RELEASE GRILSE
In the 21st century it is important for anglers to release grilse as well as large salmon.
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LIVE RELEASE - BY THE NUMBERS - 2009
ASF has pulled together recent information on the numbers of Atlantic salmon harvested in Canada, as well as live release rates. Sources are DFO and ICES.
Download the Report (1.1MB)
LIVE RELEASE BROCHURE – 2 PAGES
Download a two page .pdf with the basics of live release
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CHECK OUT THE OUTFITTERS AND PRIVATE CAMPS THAT PRACTISE LIVE RELEASE!
OUTFITTERS SUPPORTING LIVE RELEASE DESERVE YOUR BUSINESS - and can give a special experience with the salmon and the river. Click here There is a special recognition program for outfitters and private camps. These outfitters are taking care of the future of wild Atlantic salmon, and deserve your patronage. Check out who is assisting the future of Atlantic salmon through promoting live release.
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SALMOMETER
Measure your salmon using our hand salmometer
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