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Code of practice for fishing events in NSW

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Summary

Fishing competitions are an important activity for many recreational fishers and fishing clubs. They provide opportunities for family and community interaction, as well as broader economic benefits to the locality.

Topics in this Primefact include:

  • Improved practices: all events
  • Improved practices: catch and keep events
  • Improved practices: catch and release events



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Primefact 920 Second Edition

Published: Jan 2010

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