So guys, we're now going to start talking about
the restrictions of spearfishing.
Now, the biggest thing is that we really want to make sure
that we're well within our limits,
whether it's our size limit, our possession limit,
our take limit, but also where we're spearfishing as well.
Now they're quite different
when we start talking about these.
Size limit's pretty straightforward.
Now, there are gonna be species
that we're allowed to target,
and we want to make sure
that they have a minimum size limit.
We want to be taking fish over that size limit.
Some species also have a max size limit.
So, for fish like your blue spot, coral trout,
now those guys, if they're over 80 centimeters,
they're off limits.
So, make sure that we understand the minimum size limit
and the maximum size limit of the species you're targeting.
Now, from there, you've also got possession limits.
So, a possession limit is an actual limit
to how many of those species
you can have within your possession,
whether you're at home, on the boat,
it's anything that you own yourself.
So if fisheries turn up to your door
and you've got, you know,
10 extra snapper that are over your possession limit,
it doesn't matter if you were
well within your limits on that day of diving.
If they find it at home in your possession,
you can still be taken for that.
So make sure you understand that.
Now what that does is it really makes sure
that as spearfishermen,
we're not taking more than what we actually need.
From there, you've also got your bag limit.
Now, your bag limit is what you can have on you
while you're out in the boat, or out diving on headlands.
So, make sure that you understand
for each species that you're targeting.
Now, all of this is really easy to come by.
So, most of our fisheries offices are really, really handy,
and really understand, obviously,
their area and what's going on.
Where you can find fish,
and obviously the possession, size limits, everything.
So, don't hesitate to get on the phone
before you jump in the water,
and call these guys.
Make the most of them.
That's what they're here for.
And they really want to make sure
that we're all out there educated
and understanding what we're doing.
Now, in some areas you've got these little guys here.
So, you can actually use different apps.
So, New South Wales has FishSmart app.
In Queensland, we have Queensland Recreational Fishing.
So, all on the app stores.
And they'll give you some really good things here.
So, from here, you've got everything
from the species and their limits,
but also understanding different styles,
or different meanings for zones.
So, we're gonna quickly talk about zones.
As a broad one here in Queensland,
if it's pink, green, olive green, or brown,
if that's a shaded like that on a map,
we're not able to spear there.
Now, these are areas that have been cut off by fisheries
for a number of reasons.
Whether it's a marine park, whether it's for research,
or whether it's just a public appreciation area.
Now, make sure that you understand where you're diving,
and whether it is a blue zone, which is a multi-use zone
which allows spear fishing.
Now, in some areas that can be quite hard,
and you really need to make sure species-wise.
There can be other little tag-lines to it.
Say, for example, barramundi,
you can't actually chase them
outside of the hours of 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What that means is you can't shoot them
outside of those hours.
You can only chase them within daylight hours.
So understanding that every single state has different rules
is massive for you.
And make sure that you stay well within your limits,
and well within our limits that the government has put down.
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