RECREATION

FISHING
  • Know the procedures for the safe removal of hooks and monofilament line and the procedures for rescuing injured birds. Don't use barbed hooks.
  • "Catch, photograph and release" is one way to ensure that fish stocks stay healthy.
  • Follow your state's fish-catch guidelines on size and number. These guidelines protect the fish species and maintain the fish and the habitat's health.
  • Don't capture fish or crabs while they are mating. Be wary of catching fish or crabs in pairs, especially during standard mating seasons.
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