RANGERS AND POACHERS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 453, 7 September 1928, Page 7

RANGERS AND POACHERS

RIGHT OF SEARCH URGED

Press Association WELLINGTON, Thursday. The conference of acclimatisation societies was concluded to-day. A North Canterbury remit, “that acclimatisation society rangers should have the right to search parcels in transit, i'll cases under the Fisheries Act, similar to the power given under the Animals Protection and Game Act,” was carried. The following remit was also carried: “That in all eases of conviction for the illegal taking of trout, in addition to the fine imposed for the offence, a further penalty of 5s per fish be inflicted for those taken.” A South Canterbury remit, to amend the Act to cover the confiscation of boats used in illegal fishing, was carried. A remit was carired that Seine and set nets, other than whitebait or landing nets, be compulsorily registered. It was also regarded that whitebait fishing be a matter for the local acclimatisation societies, subject to the approval of the Marine Department. Another remit carried was: “That the Marine Department be asked to inquire into the merits of liberating trout in reservoirs, as an aid to the purification of the water supply.” A motion to hold further conferences in a different centre each year, extending over two days, was defeated. It was thought better to hold the conferences in Wellington, as that enabled any deputation to see the Minister.