Question about Fisheries Researchers.
Submitted by Rodrat on Mon, 2008-08-11 16:00
Hi
What powers if any do fisheries research officers have?
Coming back in to point peron ramp on monday and when
we pulled up to the wash down bay a gentleman came over
and said he was a fisheries research officer and he wanted
to ask me a few questions. Basicly the ins and outs of a ducks backside!
Anyway one question he asked was did we have any fish on board.
We didnt and i told him no. I was assuming that he didnt believe me as
he then said, well if you do i have to sight them. I was pretty sure that you dont
have to answer any questions or show them anything,is that right?
Cheers
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Adam Gallash
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See them
You can be asked to show them, but can refuse and nothing can be done from there.
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Rodrat
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Thanks
I thought that was the case
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wicksey
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we want these guys on our
we want these guys on our side, as they will stop the families that go out and rape and pillage the local spots of undersize fish.
be polite and hopefully they will do the same in turn.
ive had nothing but positives from these guys in the past.
Adam Gallash
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spot on wicksey
Spot on Wicksey. If you want data to prove that there is either fish or not, then this is a major indicator for knowing what is really going on. Misinformation is only screwing yourself ultimately.
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STAAL LOVER
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If he's an older chubby guy!!!
HE'S TOPS!! Have told him of every catch and had some great laughs with him!!!
But I think he's stalking me as he's at every ramp I use in Rocko LOL!!!!
Told him my freezer was full so he let me use his!!!!!LOL
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7739ian
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Sounds like
Col getting some practice in. I am always polite to Fisheries and traffic cops - never pays to rub people up the wrong way.
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Haha Ian
LOL! I'm only over the top in here
. Was suppossed to do my physce test last night, but had to reschedule it due to being sick as 
.
IF, I get the job, you can be assurred I will approach things the right way. No room for little hitlers in this world.
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passionate!
I've got a friend who's a Fisheries officer Colin and I said to him one day I would be busting chops if I was doing his job. He said thats why we dont hire ppl like you, you're too passionate!
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Thanks Ryan!
LOL! Yeah, I can fully understand any fisherman who is passionate for sustainment of our fisheries wanting to, as you say, busting chops. But I suspect, it's a very fine correct line that needs to be tread.
Cheers for the best wishes mate!
Now, if I can just get over this damn cold LOL.
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Rodrat
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Wicksey
I agree matey, I was polite and answered all his questions.
I didnt like the attitude he took when i said i didnt have any fish onboard.
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Fisheries
We let Fisheries and Fisheries volunteers in CPBA as they all have to do a job, yes if you are polite and co-operate everbody is happy, some members get quite annoyed but they are usually the ones going out everyday of the week (weather permitting) getting their limit of squid, herring or what ever they catch. I always say if you've got nothing to hide go for it, which I did one day and hubbie said why did you let fisheries in my boat and I said we've got nothing to hide everything is legal.
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If its the old guy with the red car
he is ok cop him just about every time we came in at PP.
He is just doing his part
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PilbaraBrad
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from what i see, fisheries
*edit - I'll just go back to wondering where my balls have gone, dont want another pasting from Mr Gallash.
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Juez
Didn't think I hurt your feelings that badly mate, I'll go easy on you next time.
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PilbaraBrad
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thats cheating mate, im
thats cheating mate, im gonna dob... ANDYYYYY!!!!
Neander
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I seen him down there the
I seen him down there the few times I have put in there.
The old bloke gave me a few spots to check when I said I was new in ther area.
I was having a chat to him and he is down there 3-5 days a week and has been fishing the area for years.
Ron Ashcroft
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Well i reckon that there
Well i reckon that there arent enough around and they should be allowed to check what youve caught. Most of us do the right thing and dont have anything to hide.Adam i didnt know you could refuse them access to check out whats been caught,and is probley not general knowledge which is probley a good thing. Prior planning and preperation prevents piss poor performance
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Fisheries Officers Powers as I interpret it...
I interpret the Fish Resource Management Act 1994 (the act) Part 16 (Sec 191) a Fisheries Officer (or party with such bestowed rights under the act) does have the right of access and inspection without refusal.
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difference
Green shirts (FMO's) have the power to search vessels regardless of refusal. Red Shirts (Research) - no power to search vessels (depends upon delivery thou if you really want a look) - Yellow shirts (VFLO) I have no idea.
As for kids on bow rails, pet hate of mine as well - only takes one bump for them to become prop food. Mind you, I dont say anything because its none of my business.
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