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Lesser Slave Lake : fisheries management zone NB2

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This fact sheet is an overview of fisheries management in Lesser Slave Lake as of September 2021. Located 256 kilometres north of Edmonton, Lesser Slave Lake is Alberta's largest managed fishery,... More ≫

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This fact sheet is an overview of fisheries management in Lesser Slave Lake as of September 2021. Located 256 kilometres north of Edmonton, Lesser Slave Lake is Alberta's largest managed fishery, and supports a diversity of indigenous, recreational and tournament fishing opportunities.

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2021-22 Sport fisheries management engagement

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These documents summarize the feedback received from Albertans during the sport fisheries management engagement held in the winter of 2021.

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What we heard : fisheries engagement sessions

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This document summarizes the feedback received from Albertans during fisheries management engagement sessions held in the winter of 2020.

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The BearSmart guide to playing safely in bear and cougar country

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Information on bear safety, including how to identify grizzly and black bears, how to prevent trouble with bears, how to respond to a bear encounter, and information on bear deterrents (bear spray... More ≫

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Information on bear safety, including how to identify grizzly and black bears, how to prevent trouble with bears, how to respond to a bear encounter, and information on bear deterrents (bear spray and noisemakers). Also includes a section on cougars and cougar safety.

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Quick facts : Prussian Carp

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Aquatic invasive species are non-native animals or plants that can cause economic or environmental harm in waterways where they are introduced. Prussian Carp, a type of wild goldfish, is a harmful... More ≫

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Aquatic invasive species are non-native animals or plants that can cause economic or environmental harm in waterways where they are introduced. Prussian Carp, a type of wild goldfish, is a harmful aquatic invasive species and has recently been found in Alberta. The species invades aquatic ecosystems and poses severe threats to aquatic habitats and native fish populations.

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Pigeon Lake fisheries management update : regulation change notification

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Describes fishing regulation changes being made Pigeon Lake for the 2016-2017 season as part of conservation efforts to recover northern pike populations.

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Sustaining the subsistence food fishery and conserving fish stocks for future generations : a summary of domestic fishing regulations in Alberta [2015]

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for managing the province’s fish resources. This includes as a first priority the proper management and conservation of fish stocks in order to ensure an... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for managing the province’s fish resources. This includes as a first priority the proper management and conservation of fish stocks in order to ensure an abundance of fish in the future. Providing for subsistence fishing needs is recognized in allocating surplus fish stocks that are not required to maintain fish populations. In Alberta, the constitutionally protected rights of eligible Indians to fish for food is recognized in law and by government policy. This resource provides summary of the current regulations for Indian subsistence or “domestic” fishing, as well as the regulations that apply to other potential users of domestic fishing licences.

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Limitations and caveats of Alberta's Fish Sustainability Index (FSI)

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Province-wide fisheries management strategies must rely on the basic building block of assessments of the status of individual stocks of fish. For fisheries management strategies and plans to be... More ≫

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Province-wide fisheries management strategies must rely on the basic building block of assessments of the status of individual stocks of fish. For fisheries management strategies and plans to be consistent across Alberta, fish stock assessments must be comparable between stocks, areas and time. To achieve this objective, a standardized process of assessment, called the Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) has been developed. While the FSI is an innovative tool developed to support Alberta fisheries management, users must also understand the limitations to the data presented in assessments. These limitations are outlined in this publication.

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A generic rule set for applying the Alberta Fish Sustainability Index, second edition

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The Alberta Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) is a standardized process that brings consistency to individual stock assessments province-wide. This level of evaluation allows for a landscape-level... More ≫

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The Alberta Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) is a standardized process that brings consistency to individual stock assessments province-wide. This level of evaluation allows for a landscape-level assessment and broad temporal comparisons of fish sustainability and status. Further, it assists in planning fisheries management priorities and actions. Diligently following the above outlined generic rule set and revising it when necessary, will allow for provincially reliable and scientifically defensible fish stock assessments.

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Lac La Biche fisheries restoration program : fall walleye index netting (FWIN) results, 2005 to 2013

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This report contains preliminary information and interpretations that might be subject to future revisions. Persons who wish to quote from this report, cite it in a bibliography, or use it in any... More ≫

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This report contains preliminary information and interpretations that might be subject to future revisions. Persons who wish to quote from this report, cite it in a bibliography, or use it in any other form must first obtain permission from Executive Director, LAR Operations Division, or the author. The Lac La Biche Fisheries Restoration Program was initiated in 2005 as a six-part program with management actions targeting commercial and recreational fishery reductions, walleye stocking, double-crested cormorant control, protection of critical fish areas and monitoring. The social objective of the program was to improve fishing opportunities for future generations by resotring the lake to historical conditions. The ecological objectives were to recover the walleye population and improve the overall size structure of the fish community.

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