Released on April 27, 2012
The Saskatchewan Government is surveying hunters and anglers to find ways to improve hunting and fishing regulations. The survey will collect views from hunters and anglers from across Saskatchewan as well as stakeholders and out-of-province visitors.
"Like many people in Saskatchewan, hunting and fishing is a tradition in my family and improving our regulations will make sure hunting and fishing is safe and sustainable for the next generation," Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said. "Whether it's a way of life or a weekend activity, hunters and anglers care about making sure we get our regulations right and that is why the Saskatchewan Government wants to hear from them."
Enterprise Saskatchewan is leading the province's regulatory modernization process and will be co-ordinating this review. The feedback received through the survey will be forwarded to officials with the Ministry of Environment for analysis, which will then be considered by the Saskatchewan Government's Red Tape Reduction Committee.
The Red Tape Reduction Committee is made up of several members of the legislative assembly and cabinet ministers. The committee has been tasked with reviewing all regulations that have an impact on business to ensure that Saskatchewan's regulatory structure is effective and efficient.
"Conservation Officers across Saskatchewan go to work every day to keep our hunters and anglers safe and to protect our wildlife and environment," Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said. "The Saskatchewan Government is committed to thoroughly reviewing our hunting and angling regulations so that our enforcement efforts can be focused effectively."
An electronic link to the survey can be found on the Enterprise Saskatchewan website at www.enterprisesaskatchewan.ca. The Survey will close on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 11:59 pm (CST).
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For more information, contact:
Deb Young
Enterprise Saskatchewan
Regina
Phone: 306-787-6315
Email: deb.young@enterprisesask.ca