A tradition of net fishing dating back hundreds of years has been brought to a close after a salmon conservation […]
Read MorePolluters face on-the-spot fines
SCOTLAND’S environmental watchdog could gain the power to hand out spot fines of up to £40,000 for green crimes under […]
Read MoreCall for law change to rein in expansion of salmon netting
The Association of Salmon Fishery Boards (ASFB) is advocating that a new right of pre-emption on the sale of any […]
Read MoreNew website debunks the myth that salmon angling is the exclusive preserve of the wealthy
A new comprehensive website – www.fisheries.asfb.org.uk – has been launched today by the Association of Salmon Fishery Boards (ASFB) to […]
Read MoreFacilitated Discussion on Aquaculture
Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland and the Association of Salmon Fishery Boards have supported the facilitated discussion process between […]
Read MoreProvisional salmon and sea trout statistics 2011
Scotland’s Chief Statistician today published the provisional salmon and sea trout fishery statistics for the 2011 season. Total reported rod […]
Read MorePerthshire salmon poacher caught out by hidden cameras
A poacher who became one of the first in Scotland to be caught out by a secret camera system has […]
Read MoreSecond-best year ever for salmon catches on the River Tweed
THE startling numbers of salmon caught in the Tweed last year have left anglers wondering whether the figures are a […]
Read MoreFishery Trusts and SNH sign historic agreement
The Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland (RAFTS) has agreed a ground-breaking co-operation accord with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in […]
Read MoreCritical role of Scotland’s Fishery Boards and Fishery Trusts highlighted
The important contribution and role of Fishery Boards and Fishery Trusts in the management of Scotland’s freshwater fisheries is highlighted […]
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