Written By: Angling Trust
On Date: 24/11/2015
For Scottish Government's revised salmon kill licence proposal
The Scottish Government's consultation on revised proposals for a new salmon 'kill licence' has closed. The original proposals were for a total ban on the killing of salmon except under licence. The revised proposals will allow for the killing of salmon by recreational anglers where the river can demonstrate 'good conservation status'. The Scottish Government have published a map showing which rivers demonstrate 'good conservation status' which is mainly the famous east coast rivers. Whilst fishing organisations have concerns regarding the mechanics of how conservation status is established, the revised proposals have received a cautious welcome.
Consultation closes