Tread Lightly While Fishing For Food Or Sport Sportsmen understand the importance of treating the ecosystem sensibly. The earth will care for you if you take care of it and the same rewards can be enjoyed by future generations to come. When fishing, whether filling the freezer with healthy, natural food or just for catch-and-release sport, there are some simple rules to follow that will help you tread gently. Learn Local Laws Be sure to take time to learn the rules and regulations of the area before heading out on the water as you may have to have a permit or a license. You need to know which species are in season and how many fish you are allowed to catch and keep each day in addition to the minimum size fish that is legal. Be sure to know what type of bait is allowed; live bait may be illegal. Find out about restrictions on hooks and lures too. Barbless and single hooks are usually favored for catch-and-release. Be Sensible Around Sensitive Areas Sensitive zones include shallow water, shorelines, streams, wetlands and any nesting and breeding grounds. If in a boat, keep the speed to a minimum near the shore or in shallow locations. Try not to stir up the bottom when fishing in a stream. Except when using designated trails, avoid wetlands and be sure to give a wide berth to breeding grounds in addition to nesting areas. Watch for signage around restricted areas, and make certain to comply. Pack It In, Pack It Out Everything you carry on your boat or in your tackle kit should find its way back home with you. Make sure to pack a couple of sturdy trash bags so you can conveniently contain your garbage and pick up trash along the way. If you clean any catch on site, you'll need to pack home the entrails, unless of course the water is at least 25 feet deep. The entrails may go overboard if that is the scenario for other fish to feed off of. Don't however forget to remove any hooks or fishing line when doing this. Pay attention to others as well as wildlife in the area where you're not leaving anything lying around. Share the Space Unless you're in a really remote location, you might not be the only person on the water, the only fisherman or the only one enjoying the area. So that everyone can have fun, be considerate of other sportsmen and their rights to fish. If on the water, watch out for other fishermen, scuba divers, swimmers and recreational boaters. Never disturb others or leave fish entrails lying around even when on shore. Wherever you happen to be, keep the noise levels to a minimum so that everyone can enjoy a peaceful day. Let Flora and Fauna Stay Put To ensure plant and animal life remains in its native environment and doesn't accidentally transfer to a location where it can become an invasive species, before and after every trip on the water, K-Seas.com
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Tread Lightly While Fishing For Food Or Sport wash the boat, gear and your vehicle. Algae is well known for getting hung up on propellers and boat trailers, and snails are notorious for attaching themselves to boat hulls. Perform a visual check for any possible stowaways after you have finished washing everything. Always remember to stay safe, have a great time and enjoy your catch. A day on the water should be one that provides you with an exhilarating experience whether for food or for fun. Your efforts to tread gently now will help preserve the surroundings for the rest of your life as well as for future generations who will love fishing just as much as you do. Professional guides know all the most effective areas for a Ketchikan fishing trip you will never forget. To learn more about K-Seas Fishing Charters, pay a visit to their webpage at http://www.kseas.com/.
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