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Catch and Release for NB Salmon Anglers: DFO releases angling regulations
DFO issued a press release on Thursday April 13th, 2017 stating Catch and release remains in place for the 2017 Atlantic salmon recreational fishing in the Gulf Region to maintain conservation benefits. A notice to recreational anglers can be viewed at http://www.inter.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Gulf/FAM/Recreational-Fisheries/Rec-Salmon-Conservation-Measures-2017
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Conservation Groups Request More Changes for Striped Bass Angling
April 5, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONSERVATION GROUPS REQUEST MORE CHANGES FOR STRIPED BASS ANGLING The New Brunswick Wildlife Federation and Miramichi Watershed Management Committee, two organizations involved with consultation regarding the striped bass fishery for the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence population, would like to acknowledge the Department of Fisheries and Ocean’s improved management…
Read MoreDFO Announces 2017 Striped Bass Regulations
On Friday, March 31, 2017, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) announced new regulations for the 2017 Striped Bass Recreational Fishery in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. Noteworthy are three significant changes that have been implemented for 2017; the season will now run from April 15 to October 31 (inland waters of the Miramichi…
Read MoreMSA is Hiring a New Biologist! Apply Today!
Miramichi Salmon Association Inc. Job Description – Biologist The Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA) will be hiring a Biologist based at the Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre office in South Esk, New Brunswick starting in early May 2017. The Biologist will report directly to the President of the MSA and will supervise MSA field staff, students, job…
Read MoreNSPA/MSA Dinner Postponed- NEW DATE Thursday March 23rd, 2017
POSTPONED: NSPA/MSA Conservation Dinner NEW DATE Thursday March 23rd, 2017 NSPA/MSA 19th Annual Conservation Dinner will no longer take place on Tuesday March 14th, 2017 due to inclement weather warning. The dinner will now take place at the Rodd Miramichi on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017. The event will still begin with reception and…
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