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Huh, you learn something every day :thumbsup:

Still, that doesn't explain why it needs to be explicitly excluded on the game species list! It's not like you can illegally fish for canned salmon,...

Canned salmon is specifically excluded as an NZ game fish? Pity really, it puts up a good fight :thumbsup:

Species Requiring A Licence | Fish & Game NZ - bottom of the sports fish section.