Posts by Mason
POST-COVID FUNDRAISER!!
We have done so little over the last 15 months and with new projects in the offing we need to look at resurrecting fundraising to ensure we can fulfil the projects that we wish to pursue, We are planning an event some time after the salmon fishing season end. We don’t know what it is…
Read MoreFISH COUNTERS – 2021
The TGA believes that good knowledge of fish numbers entering our river system is vital in the battle to save the Atlantic Salmon. There are some counters on the Tay System, the most notable being the counters on the fish ladder at the Pitlochry Dam fish ladder. We have voiced concerns about the accuracy of…
Read More2021/2022/2023 BIRD COUNTS
The bird count carried out by the TGA from July 2019 to June 2020 was probably one of the most comprehensive ever achieved. The counts are not easy to achieve but we followed Nature Scot protocols and, in the end, we had a good understanding of the numbers and spread of the birds. We have…
Read MoreBeavers and Perth City
This is a interesting article – is it a good or bad thing? Survey finds beavers establishing strong presence in City of Perth | NatureScot
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Gamekeepers Welfare Trust
This is an invaluable resources open to Ghillies who are members of the SGA. For more details go to: The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust provides:- | GWT
Read MoreGhillie Vacancy at Upper Scone
Scone Palace are looking to recruit a seasonal Ghillie. Details at Work With Us | Scone Palace Perthshire (scone-palace.co.uk)
Read MoreTay Salmon Newsletter
December Newsletter
Election Roundup The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board Triennial elections are now complete except for the election of the Convenor. Are we pleased with the outcome? No, not really. There have been changes, with new faces elected and we wish these newly elected members all the very best in their new roles. There is much…
Read MoreStocking Policy Petition extended
Please read this! Well done, Bobby!!! https://news.scottishgamekeepers.co.uk/2020/10/holyrood-extends-fishing-groups-salmon.html
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