New York Sportfishing Federation

Our Striped Bass Contest ended on June 30th. There were 60 people entered. The official results will be publicized very soon. We received only a handful of weigh in slips. The odds of winning something are pretty good! For paying somewhere between $15-$20 depending upon how he enrolled this winner will receive a 4 day fishing vacation with all expenses paid except meals! No such opportunity exists anywhere else. We have 3 more contests with roughly the same odds.

There are 3 contests: Entree fee = $20 each including membership or "The Special": all 3 contests + membership for $50.

1st Contest: July through August – LARGEST FLUKE ONLY
2nd Contest: September through October – LARGEST BLUEFISH ONLY
3rd Contest: October through November – LARGEST BLACKFISH ONLY

First Prize:
For Contests # 1 & 3: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – 4 Nights stay at hotel, 4 days fishing. Includes airfare and ground transportation.

For Contests # 2: Marathon in the Florida Keys - 4 Nights stay at hotel, 4 days fishing. Includes airfare and ground transportation.

There will be 10 prizes for each contest and a trophy.

* Each contest ends at the end of the second month.
* Children under 18 of members are automatically entered in a special children’s division for FREE. Children are eligible to win trophies and fishing tackle.
* FOR CHILDREN: You simply send in your child’s weigh in slips with their name and yours and their date of birth.

Tentative special awards night one week before the Super Bowl in 2009
* $50 special includes - $25 membership and all 3 contests = $85 value

Requirements:

1. You must be a member.
2. You must be 18 years or older.
3. Fish must be caught in New York City or Long Island waters, including all Long Island Sound, Block Island, and Ambrose Channel, NY Bright.
4. Weigh in slips are provided to use with the weigh in at any local tackle shop. Tackle shop employee will sign as weigh master. The slips will be due with in two weeks of closing date. A call will be made to the angler and weigh master to confirm the fish weighed in.

To register and for more information, contact Dennis Cataldo – Executive Director –
The New York Sportsfishing Federation
TEL: 516-753-5433. FAX: 516-753-5440. E-MAIL: DMCLIFE@AOL.COM

Recreational Angler’s Bill of Rights

DENNIS CATALDO

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

NEW YORK SPORTFISHING FEDERATION

In 2008 we are about to face much tighter fluke and blackfish regulations than we already have.

By 2009 the Federal Government requires our enrollment as recreational anglers. By 2011 we will have to pay for this registration if we have not been forced to do so sooner.

The New York Sportfishing Federation is the only organization that represents only the “recreational anglers” in New York and no one else. We have one primary agenda:

Protecting the rights of recreational anglers.

We are advocating a Bill of Rights for Recreational Anglers in New York. We need to know if the club is for it or opposed. Does your club support the Bill of Rights?

1. The Recreational Angler has the right to utilize a license that provides for the exclusive right to fish for blackfish and striped bass.

2. The Recreational Angler has the right to be free from MPA’s without scientific data supporting evidence that recreational fishing is detrimental to the habitat in question.

3. The Recreational Angler has the right to be free from seasonal closures without scientific data independent of MRFSS.

4. The Recreational Angler has the right to establish a more active reef program with the allocation of resources (through a license or independent fund) for substantial reef building habitat for recreational anglers in New York.

5. The Recreational Angler has the right to a salt-water license with a dedicated fund for preserving our fisheries.

6. The Recreational Angler has the right to be represented on all official organizations having authority over the allocation of marine resources and habitats.

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For over 21 years the Federation has represented the recreational fishing community and continues to be actively involved with the issues that face you, the recreational angler, here in New York. We stand in the forefront and our involvement in fisheries management is second to none, but it doesn’t stop there. Fishing access, habitat enhancement, education, protection of our marine environment are dealt with every day through the dedication of our Directors and Executive Director. We do not hold fancy banquets or fund raisers to get your support, our track record does that for us. Our support comes from people, like you, who see the efforts and accomplishments the Federation produces, convincing them to become members.

So, “STAND UP AND BE COUNTED”! Pass the word along the Federation, has for 21 years represented the recreational fishing community with a proven record, and remains committed to our marine environment and fisheries. If you know someone that isn’t a member, have them join and add their voice to the Federation. It’s the right thing to do…

Joining or renewing is easy, just fill out the membership form in the back of this newsletter and mail it in, call 631-563-1825 or click join Don’t wait, its’ important now and for future generations of fishing enthusiasts.

Established in 1981, the NYSF is a non-for-profit organization, with approximately 30,000 supporters and members.

Recognized nationally and locally at all levels of government, the Federation is the voice of all recreational fishers. Our continued dedication to preserving the marine habitat, maintaining the bio-diversity of our marine resources, through sound management practices, regulations, and laws and promoting Sportfishing, educating youngsters on stewardship and education through public awareness, are recognized by all!

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