September 2013 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive
Boating safety
Anglers are reminded of the safety equipment required to be carried on all boats in smooth waters (Inland waters) under The Marine and Safety Act 1997, to ensure a safe trip and avoid a $130.00 fine for failing to carry minimum safety equipment. Anchor rope and chain Approved PFD for all persons on board Bailer/Bilge...
Smart licence checks
IFS compliance officers now have the capacity to check angling licence details by smart phone. The IFS licence database is available to officers in the field and allows quick and easy access to validate information where angler is not carrying their licence. At times this has also alleviated the need for anglers to produce their...
Journal article on Pedder galaxias published
Current and former staff of the Inland Fisheries Service have written and successfully had published a journal article summarising the plight of the Pedder galaxias. It has been included in a special edition of Marine and Freshwater Research focusing on the “Recovery of Threatened Freshwater Fish in Australia”. "The Pedder galaxias was saved from the...
It’s an experience
The Inland Fisheries Service receives regular requests from schools looking for work experience placements for their students that are interested in pursuing a career in conducting fisheries research and management activities around Tasmania. The work students can expect to undertake is diverse and based in a variety of locations. This includes assisting the Carp Management...
