IanBurrett
Member
Hi All
This is just a brief note to keep everybody up to date regarding the tope consultation.
Have you responded yet? Please let us know. So far we know of just 5 from the SOS site. The biggest test we face is angler apathy. If every one assumes, plenty of others will write then option 1 of the consultation will come into effect and there will be no tope in 3-5 years.
We also need to get as many MP’s on board as possible, please would you write to him/her or better still organise a meeting asking him to support option 2 Please let us know when you write so we can compile a list of friendly MP’s
SOS have dedicated their front page to a campaign Details at http://www.save-our-sharks.org/news.php
What’s going on?
1, SOS has paid for the trade magazine “guns and tackle†to deliver a poster to 4000 tackle outlets and an editorial explaining why it is important to respond. Posters are also available from the SOS site
2, Editorial in Septembers Boat fishing monthly
Sea Angler and Total Sea fishing and SAN have promised a feature in October’s issues.
3, The UK shark tagging is sending an SOS letter out to all tagging skippers
4, The SFSA, SACN, the National Mullet Club will send out SOS letters/emails to all their members. The Britsh Conger Club and BASS will display it on their website
5, The NFSA are asking for support in their journal.
6, We had a good article in the Independent which was marred slightly by journalist error.
7, We are compiling lists of all tackle shops, Charter Skippers, Clubs etc in England, Scotland and Wales and all will be emailed
8, We intend to reach as many MP’s as possible as well as get the support of the All party fishing group
9. The forums AN and WSF are producing a steady flow of responses. Please post the consultation on any forums you use.
If you think we have forgotten anyone or have ideas how we can reach more folk, please let me know.
Cheers
Ian Burrett
www.save-our-sharks.org
This is just a brief note to keep everybody up to date regarding the tope consultation.
Have you responded yet? Please let us know. So far we know of just 5 from the SOS site. The biggest test we face is angler apathy. If every one assumes, plenty of others will write then option 1 of the consultation will come into effect and there will be no tope in 3-5 years.
We also need to get as many MP’s on board as possible, please would you write to him/her or better still organise a meeting asking him to support option 2 Please let us know when you write so we can compile a list of friendly MP’s
SOS have dedicated their front page to a campaign Details at http://www.save-our-sharks.org/news.php
What’s going on?
1, SOS has paid for the trade magazine “guns and tackle†to deliver a poster to 4000 tackle outlets and an editorial explaining why it is important to respond. Posters are also available from the SOS site
2, Editorial in Septembers Boat fishing monthly
Sea Angler and Total Sea fishing and SAN have promised a feature in October’s issues.
3, The UK shark tagging is sending an SOS letter out to all tagging skippers
4, The SFSA, SACN, the National Mullet Club will send out SOS letters/emails to all their members. The Britsh Conger Club and BASS will display it on their website
5, The NFSA are asking for support in their journal.
6, We had a good article in the Independent which was marred slightly by journalist error.
7, We are compiling lists of all tackle shops, Charter Skippers, Clubs etc in England, Scotland and Wales and all will be emailed
8, We intend to reach as many MP’s as possible as well as get the support of the All party fishing group
9. The forums AN and WSF are producing a steady flow of responses. Please post the consultation on any forums you use.
If you think we have forgotten anyone or have ideas how we can reach more folk, please let me know.
Cheers
Ian Burrett
www.save-our-sharks.org
