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Free 2009 ‘Go Fishing in Victoria’ calendar out now
21 November 2008
The new 2009 ‘Go Fishing in Victoria’ calendar is now available. The free calendars are part of the Government’s $3.2 million Go Fishing in Victoria initiative which aims to increase participation in fishing by improving facilities and promoting angling as a fun and healthy outdoor activity for the entire family.
The theme of the 2009 Go Fishing in Victoria calendar is fish friendly farming. Each month has its own colour illustration depicting how farmers and the community help fish and fish habitat by protecting the environment in and around waterways and while fishing in adjacent rivers and lakes.
Activities carried out by the community ranges from calling Fisheries Victoria’s 13 FISH (13 3474) reporting service if they suspect illegal fishing to fencing off stock and using fertilisers responsibly.
The calendar also lists important fishing dates in 2009 such as closed seasons for species such as trout, Murray cod and blackfish, and important farming dates such as key agricultural field days.
The illustrated calendar also highlights dates for Family Fishing Festivals at each of the five Premier Lakes next year. These are fun events for new and experienced recreational fishers.
To obtain a free copy of the calendar visit your nearest DPI office, send an email to go.fishing@dpi.vic.gov.au which includes your postal address, or call the DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186. For more information about the Go Fishing in Victoria initiative visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/gofishing.