Roy Bridson, one of the Angling Trust’s volunteer bailiffs, was alerted by a Whittlesey AC member to black bin bags dumped in the River Nene near Whittlesey in Cambridgeshire. He…
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USA angling boom revealed – but can UK follow their lead?
The Angling Trust wants Britain to follow some of innovate tactics used by the USA angling community. In a recent report by the American Sportfishing Association, the total value of fishing…
Angling decline is being addressed – and YOU can help
As we revealed, an angling decline is apparent as rod licence sales are down 39.4 per cent since 2011. The latest two confirmed figures saw a 14.7 per cent decline…
Big 3 political parties back angling
In partnership with the British Association for Shooting and Conservation, Trust representatives attended the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative autumn conferences. They spoke about the importance of angling at a…
Angling Trust urged to reform and combat ‘attacks’ on the sport
Called the AT Reform Group, it has been set up with the aim of being an internal pressure group in the Angling Trust which will push them to improve in…
Antis target Angling Trust
The sabs were encouraging its supporters to record bogus sightings of cormorants, goosanders and mergansers on the website to derail the Trust’s goal of having accurate records of the fish-munching…
Angling Trust push to relieve pressure caused by otters
The Barbel Society petition calling for the non-lethal control of otters may have received short shrift from the Government, but the Trust hope to get action. One small measure would…
Save Our Salmon success
The measures include a complete ban on anglers taking salmon in those rivers considered most at risk. There are also new restrictions on type of terminal tackle used, and for…
Angling seeks to prevent legal challenges by extremists
The Bill seeks to increase the maximum sentences for animal cruelty and also to write into law the concept of animals as ‘sentient beings.’ But experts have warned that this…
Rod licence evasion and illegal fishing victories for Voluntary Bailiff Service
Rod licence evasion and various forms of illegal fishing have incensed many anglers, but action is being taken around the country. Following the creation in June of a formal system…