women in recreational fishing program expressions of interest

[rayke1938]

Copy of email.

ubject:Women in Recreational Fishing Program Expressions of interest

Date:Mon, 3 Jul 2023 02:19:15 +0000

From:Christelle Legrand <Christelle.Legrand@daf.qld.gov.au>

CC:Thomas Hart <Thomas.Hart@daf.qld.gov.au>

 

Hi all,

 

Expressions of interest to join the new cohort of the Women in Recreational Fishing Leadership Program are now open. EOIs close on Sunday 9 July at 5pm. For more information and how to apply click on the following link: https://daf.engagementhub.com.au/wirfn-leadership . It would be great if you could please distribute this amongst your clubs as we’re looking for representatives all throughout Qld. The current group has been very SEQ heavy, so it would be great if we could get some better representation especially out west and in the freshwater space.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Kind regards,

Christelle

 

Christelle Legrand

Fisheries Officer (Freshwater), Fisheries Queensland

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

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[Bretto77]

2 hours ago, rayke1938 said:

Copy of email.

ubject:Women in Recreational Fishing Program Expressions of interest

Date:Mon, 3 Jul 2023 02:19:15 +0000

From:Christelle Legrand <Christelle.Legrand@daf.qld.gov.au>

CC:Thomas Hart <Thomas.Hart@daf.qld.gov.au>

 

Hi all,

 

Expressions of interest to join the new cohort of the Women in Recreational Fishing Leadership Program are now open. EOIs close on Sunday 9 July at 5pm. For more information and how to apply click on the following link: https://daf.engagementhub.com.au/wirfn-leadership . It would be great if you could please distribute this amongst your clubs as we’re looking for representatives all throughout Qld. The current group has been very SEQ heavy, so it would be great if we could get some better representation especially out west and in the freshwater space.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Kind regards,

Christelle

 

Christelle Legrand

Fisheries Officer (Freshwater), Fisheries Queensland

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

T +61 459 866 100 E  Christelle.Legrand@daf.qld.gov.au W www.daf.qld.gov.au

Level 5, 41 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

GPO Box 46, Brisbane QLD 4001

 

Customer Service Centre 13 25 23

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@Kat

[mangajack]

Making me wonder why they are building ranks???

The email is less than descriptive.

[Old Scaley]

I met a couple of women from this group at the World Recreational Fishing Conference in Melbourne this year. Nice down to earth people trying to encourage more women into the sport. 

[mangajack]

42 minutes ago, Old Scaley said:

I met a couple of women from this group at the World Recreational Fishing Conference in Melbourne this year. Nice down to earth people trying to encourage more women into the sport. 

I wonder how much more the fishery can handle?

There has to be a point where enough pressure is enough.

What I knew as average fishing as a kid 50+ years ago would be mind blowing to most these days, I am glad I did not exploit it then and released all but a feed.

I really do not think there will be a fishery to enjoy in 80 years, the growth of participants has and keeps exploding....we will likely not have the opportunity to wet a line.

[Bretto77]

Well I for one, am very happy that that a woman took a keen interest in fishing. I was absolutely chuffed the day a  fine woman came strolling across the flats with a yabby pump over her shoulder. I was impressed. 

I hope it's just unfortunate wording, but it seems like @mangajack feels like it is inappropriate for fishing to be undertaken by women or fish stocks shared with women. Like I said I hope it's just unfortunate wording on his behalf.

[Kat]

8 hours ago, mangajack said:

I wonder how much more the fishery can handle?

There has to be a point where enough pressure is enough.

What I knew as average fishing as a kid 50+ years ago would be mind blowing to most these days, I am glad I did not exploit it then and released all but a feed.

I really do not think there will be a fishery to enjoy in 80 years, the growth of participants has and keeps exploding....we will likely not have the opportunity to wet a line.

Don't worry @mangajack- us females prefer to be barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen. Your fishing grounds will be safe!  You will still be able to "bring home the bacon" oops sorry fish.

[Angry51]

I read it as refering to us all as fishing stocks just wont be there.

Could be wrong but I think Manga was including the human population.

[Bretto77]

11 hours ago, mangajack said:

Making me wonder why they are building ranks???

The email is less than descriptive.

???? I hope it's just unfortunate wording.

[rayke1938]

I think it is a sad state of affairs that very few females and young people are represented on this site. Been like this for 17 years and it is time for a change. Change  is happening with ball sports why not fishing?

[Bretto77]

3 minutes ago, rayke1938 said:

Change  is happening with ball sports why not fishing?

Thank you for having some balls

[Angry51]

How do you get female/young to join if they don't want to join.

I mean you can't have a quota like the pollies want and just draft them in.

Do you see what I mean?

[Old Scaley]

56 minutes ago, Angry51 said:

How do you get female/young to join if they don't want to join.

I mean you can't have a quota like the pollies want and just draft them in.

Do you see what I mean?

I do see what you mean @Angry51. I think we start by making them feel welcome and encouraging women to take part. Women in Recreational Fishing provides a place where women can learn from each other and share experiences just like blokes do. 

[Bretto77]

I agree that the concept of a "quota" can seem to be tokenistic and difficult to practically implement given where human beings are at.

Probably less about forcing people in and more about not forcing them out of opportunity?

I had no intention of offending people.  I feel like some of the comments made on this thread however are worthy of question.

 

[Bretto77]

Has anyone else ever had the problem of not getting enough chores done because the darling one is nagging them to be taken fishing????

[Angry51]

2 minutes ago, Bretto77 said:

Has anyone else ever had the problem of not getting enough chores done because the darling one is nagging them to be taken fishing????

Bloody cows to feed !!!!!!!

Bloody fish'll have to wait!!!!!!