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Originally Posted by SurfnSpear
Also think outside the box, ie. I have contacted BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation) as I am a member and spearfishing is technically a cousin of the land based/casting sports. They also swing a lot of weight in political circles....anyone a member of the CLA? etc. etc...you get the idea, just write your email in terms that remove the rights of one hunting sport and you weaken them all.
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[Perhaps BSA should include "Conservation" in their title, to reflect the selective nature of the activity?]
The Countryside Alliance would likely be supportive - fishing is just a form of hunting/country pursuit. If we support them, no doubt they will support us. Like the CLA, they seem to be well connected (getting special trains put on for their protests, etc). A good day out I'm told (out of the country at the time) - time for another one perhaps (we'll have plenty of time for them when they ban spearing)? I will try contacting the
Countryside Alliance (ironically run by a Labour MP I believe - might be worth contacting the political party of your choosing too, esp. if they are currently in power). Perhaps one of our Scottish members could contact the
Scottish Countryside Alliance (
Scottish Countryside Alliance - Home)?
As an angler as well as a spear fisher, I don't like the sound of
"greater control of all recreational fishing activities". Clearly these people are power hungry & have a lot of time on their hands. Must have way too much budget.
