Advice for a young fisherman.
Jan 6, 2020 12:48:47 #
Hey y'all thinking of getting a fishing liscense in IL. As a fisherman I wanna make sure I do it as sustainably as possible and is there any guide to being a susteinable fisherman and making sure I don't mess up stuff in the environment
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by StealthyHale
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by StealthyHale
Jan 6, 2020 12:48:52 #
Just make sure you buy a fishing license and abide by all the DNR rules and regulations. You can find them in pamphlets at any sporting goods shop or online. Good luck!
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by whodeyjb
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by whodeyjb
Jan 6, 2020 12:48:56 #
You may be interested in Trout Unlimited. Make sure if you fish that you do get a license and follow all local regs.
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by mademan101
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by mademan101
Jan 6, 2020 12:48:59 #
Jan 6, 2020 12:49:03 #
Second this... if you cut your line or have a rats nest... put it in your pocket and not the ground
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by magack
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by magack
Jan 6, 2020 12:49:07 #
Jan 6, 2020 12:49:11 #
When I fish in a smaller lake with sometimes smaller fish I use barbless hooks (or pinch down the barbs) so releasing a small fish is less of a harm for the fish.
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by Ch4rl13_90
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by Ch4rl13_90
Jan 6, 2020 12:49:17 #
Catch and release is most sustainable when fish are handled properly.
Regulations should be your guide to sustainable fishing when harvesting. Obviously a small local pond can be cleaned out following regulations, so some common sense should be applied.
Getting into fishing can be a big help for the environment. Outdoorsman are a leading force in conservation. Do it! Have fun but be careful, its addictive...
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by A_Bit_Rigged
Regulations should be your guide to sustainable fishing when harvesting. Obviously a small local pond can be cleaned out following regulations, so some common sense should be applied.
Getting into fishing can be a big help for the environment. Outdoorsman are a leading force in conservation. Do it! Have fun but be careful, its addictive...
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by A_Bit_Rigged
Jan 6, 2020 12:49:22 #
Watch a bunch of videos on how to properly handle the fish you are targeting. Invest in the proper gear. Practice CPR whenever possible, and if you do want to keep some, don't keep the big ones, keep the mid sized. Don't leave like or trash behind. Read and follow the regs.
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by chitownphishead
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by chitownphishead
Jan 6, 2020 12:49:35 #
You read and follow the fishing regulations that pertain to the body of water you’re fishing on.
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by BoyWonderDownUnder
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by BoyWonderDownUnder
Jan 6, 2020 12:49:40 #
Find and contact your local state fisheries biologist and ask them what you asked here. They’ll be able to give you the best practices for your area and maybe some tips to get started.
As others have said, take your line out with you and dispose of it properly.
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by Pteronotropis
As others have said, take your line out with you and dispose of it properly.
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by Pteronotropis
Jan 6, 2020 20:56:04 #
Pickle
Loc: Duplin co, NC
Take your trash with you , and if you find trash while there take it too. Some people just aren't as considerate as others.
Jan 6, 2020 21:02:05 #
Ron620DVS
Loc: Guntersville Alabama
How to be a sustainably fisherman?
Sustainable fishing information.🎣🐠
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/sustainable-fishing/
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Sustainable fishing information.🎣🐠
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/sustainable-fishing/
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Jan 7, 2020 13:39:34 #
FS Digest wrote:
Don't use dynamite during spawning season.
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by hondo4mvp
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by hondo4mvp
??? - ARE YOU SH*TTIN' ME ???
Jan 7, 2020 23:17:08 #
BILLBYRD1
Loc: Prattville Al
Leave the fishing area in better condition than when you got there. Clean up other peoples trash as well as your on.
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