File Photo – Lehtikuva.
The Sami people of Utsjoki and entrepreneurs expressed concern over possible decline of fishing at Teno river following the new fishing regulations.
Finland and Norway agreed on Teno river fishing regulation at the beginning of summer.
The agreement has aroused strong criticism from the local people.
The regulation is believed to impact fishing tourism as well as traditional fishing methods em-ployed by Sami people.
The regulation restricts all forms of fishing in the river and is aimed at protecting the river's Salmon stock.
Furthermore, the guidelines introduce permit quotas for tourist fishermen in certain areas.
