THE Country Liberal Party has announced its plan to “safeguard and enhance” recreational fishing ahead of the August 22 election
JASON WALLS
CALLS to ban commercial and recreational fishing at the Oceanic Shoals Marine Park won’t push the NT government to make a knee-jerk reaction, with a government spokesman saying they are confident current measures will help sustain the marine park.
Will Zwar, will.zwar@news.com.au
A LEADING marine biologist has called for the Oceanic Shoals Marine Park, northwest of the Tiwi Islands, to be closed to recreational and commercial fishing
WILL ZWAR, will.zwar@news.com.au
VISITORS will have to wait a little longer before they are allowed to head back to Kakadu National Park after Parks Australia confirmed its official reopening date today
NATASHA EMECK
A Recfishwest trial program for fish aggregating devices in WA has produced exciting results across the state.
Scott Coghlan
THE CareFlight rescue helicopter had to pick up a second medical crew to assist a boatload of Dundee fishos when it was called while already dealing with another emergency case
A MAN, who lost control of his boat and ploughed into mangroves, was left at the mercy of a number of crocodiles he saw during an afternoon on the water
WILL ZWAR
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has suffered serious injuries after he was bitten by a croc while fishing at Mandorah
JUDITH AISTHORPE
TERRITORY golfers will be back out on the course tomorrow, as restrictions on non-contact outdoor sports are lifted. And it’s also good news for fishos
A MAN is lucky to be alive after a crocodile grabbed him by the upper leg and tried to drag him away
FOUR men have been rescued after being stranded on a remote sandbar near the mouth of the Daly River after their boats engine failed
A family fishing trip took an incredible turn after the local anglers caught the attention of a boat-sized great white shark this morning.
Phil Hickey
A MAN, his son and a cook have survived a night on the banks of a croc-infested river after their tinny was ruined by a snapping crocodile.
FISHING shops are seeing their stocks flood out the door as Territorians take to their favourite pastime while they still can
LUKE HAYES
NT fishos can enjoy their time in the sun and escape from a world of chaos at the moment. But they risk losing it all if they don’t follow the rules
KAKADU is officially fighting for its life. The largest tourism provider in the park has suspended its operations and is seriously concerned about its long-term future
The Palmerston Game Fishing Club’s annual flagship Barra Nationals tournament has been postponed due to coronavirus and will now likely not return until next year.
Salmon season is officially here in WA so grab your rod and gear and head to these tried and tested spots to drop your line.
TERRITORIAN Jethro Kahler’s faith in the fishing gods has been restored
SHEETAL SINGH
A three-month long fishing competition will feature among a host of events set to be run during a massive celebration of WA salmon.
AS a powerful current carried Peter Chandler and his young son rapidly downstream through crocodile-infested waters, he was all too aware they might not make it
ALICIA PERERA
THE Government has no plans to redesign the Dundee Beach boat ramp despite forking out more than $294,000 to remove sand there each year
NATASHA EMECK, natasha.emeck@news.com.au
When youngster Griffin Collins tried out a new rod for the first time little did he know he’d be reeling in a massive dhufish that weighed nearly as much as him.
AN ENDANGERED bowmouth guitar fish has made a perfect picture for one Territory fisho, while sending an important reminder about best practices in dealing with endangered species.
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