Grab a Big Net and Keep Your Hands Wet: Catch and Release Best Practices
Mar 8, 2023 15:55:51 GMT -5
Post by VFR on Mar 8, 2023 15:55:51 GMT -5
Grab a Big Net and Keep Your Hands Wet: Catch and Release Best Practices
by Alex McCrickard/DWR Aquatic Education Coordinator
As anglers, it’s essential that we embrace and promote the conservation of our fisheries for the future. One initiative that has really been encouraged over the past few decades is catch and release. It’s a practice that can ensure the health of our fisheries if done properly. There is nothing wrong with the “pond to table” approach, and many anglers enjoy harvesting the fish that they catch. It’s often part of the experience, being able to take the fish that you caught home to eat with friends and family around the dinner table. Additionally, angler harvest is often an essential tool in the management of our fisheries. However, if you prefer to catch and release, there are a few key practices to consider in order to ensure the fish that you have just caught will swim off healthy and strong. Read more.....
by Alex McCrickard/DWR Aquatic Education Coordinator
As anglers, it’s essential that we embrace and promote the conservation of our fisheries for the future. One initiative that has really been encouraged over the past few decades is catch and release. It’s a practice that can ensure the health of our fisheries if done properly. There is nothing wrong with the “pond to table” approach, and many anglers enjoy harvesting the fish that they catch. It’s often part of the experience, being able to take the fish that you caught home to eat with friends and family around the dinner table. Additionally, angler harvest is often an essential tool in the management of our fisheries. However, if you prefer to catch and release, there are a few key practices to consider in order to ensure the fish that you have just caught will swim off healthy and strong. Read more.....