Angler under control: Voluntary supervisors urgently wanted

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Responsibility for the control of fishing in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania lies in the hands of committed volunteers. Among them stands out Dominik Schwab, who, as a fishing supervisor, ensures order in his area on the Elbe and its tributaries. But the numbers show that his activity is a challenge.

roles and challenges of fishing supervision

In 2023, around 1,300 violations of Anglers were registered in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with over 300 of these offenses of volunteers, such as Dominik Schwab. This data comes from the State Office for Agriculture, Food Safety and Fishing (Lallf). It is striking that only 46 out of a total of around 350 volunteers were responsible for the majority of reports. This indicates the urgent need for more volunteer fishing supervisors.

The duties of a fishing supervisor

The main task of a fishing supervisor is to check anglers regarding compliance with regulations. This includes the control of the fishing and permit and fishing equipment. According to Schwab, it is important that anglers have a suitable country aid with them in order to numb and kill the captured fish in a species -appropriate manner. A fisherman that Schwab caught in a check on the Sude had all the necessary utensils with them, but there were disputes regarding the number of rods used.

The preventive aspect of controls

Schwab does not see the controls exclusively as punishment, but also as a preventive measure. By raising awareness of the anglers that they can be checked at any time, he hopes that they follow the regulations. "It's about making anglers think," he explains. Often the idea that one could possibly be controlled is the decisive factor that prevents angler from violating rules.

A look into the future

In view of the falling number of active controllers, the State Angler Association of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania plans to win new members. The prerequisites for this are the age of majority, the possession of a fishing license and a clean certificate of good conduct. Future fishing supervisors must also be accompanied by experienced overseers for a year in order to acquire knowledge in the areas of fishing, orders and criminal law.

The legal consequences of violations

The recording of violations is not just a bureaucratic obligation for Schwab. For example, an angler who was caught fishing with an illegal fourth rod is not only warned, but can also count on serious legal consequences. Fish poaching can be punished with up to two years in prison or fine. Dominik Schwab knows that the responsibility is to do enough to do with the law and cannot simply look away.

community and commitment in fishing

The work of fishing supervisors such as Dominik Schwab is crucial for the protection of fish stocks and compliance with regulations. They help to make fishing in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania sustainably. In order to secure the future of fishing supervision, it is essential to win new motivated volunteers. These challenges have great potential, both for the angler community and for the ecosystems of the waters in the region.

Overall, it turns out that the support and commitment to fishing supervision not only benefit the anglers, but also the natural environment. A sustainable handling of the resources of the waters is important for everyone involved.