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More women and young people, fewer seniors signing up for fishing licences

The sport of fishing in BC is leaning towards a new demographic according to the Freshwater Fisheries Society.

“We are seeing an increase in women anglers,” says Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Outreach Coordinator Jessica Yarwood, “also we’re seeing younger anglers joining the sport as well.”

Yarwood says a good portion of fishing licences purchased are in the senior category, but there were fewer purchased last year in that category.

“We actually saw a bit of a decrease in senior licences and a huge increase in the 18 to 24 category.”

Yarwood says normally fishing events happen across BC during Fathers Day weekend, but have been put on hold because of the pandemic. Instead, Yarwood says this year for Fathers Day weekend fishing will be allowed without a licence, but some conservation restrictions will apply.

 

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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