Tread Lightly While Fishing For Food Or Recreation Sportsmen understand the importance of treating the natural environment sensibly. The earth will take care of you if you take care of it and the same advantages can be enjoyed by future generations to come. There are some simple rules to adhere to that can help you tread lightly when fishing, regardless of whether you wish to fill up the freezer or prefer a catch and release approach. Learn Local Laws Before going out for a day on the water, make time to learn local laws concerning where you are allowed to fish and what license, permit or tag is necessary. You need to know which species are in season and how many fish you're allowed to catch and keep each day in addition to the minimum size fish that is legal. Make sure you know what type of bait is allowed; live bait might be illegal. The hooks and lures used could also have restrictions so it's important to be well informed. Barbless and single hooks are generally recommended for catch-and-release. Be Sensible Around Sensitive Areas Sensitive zones include shallow water, shorelines, streams, wetlands as well as nesting and breeding grounds. You'll want to keep the speed of the boat at a minimum close to the shore line or in the more shallow areas. When fishing a stream, be careful not to stir up the bottom. Except when going on designated trails, steer clear of wetlands and be sure to give a wide berth to breeding grounds and nesting areas. All restricted zones will have noticeable signage which would need to be complied with. Pack It In, Pack It Out Everything you take on your boat or in your tackle kit needs to find its way back home with you. Be sure to pack a couple of sturdy trash bags so you can easily contain your garbage and pick up garbage along the way. You will need to pack up all the remnants of the fish should you choose to clean the catch on site unless you are actually in water that is over 25 feet deep. In this case, the entrails could go overboard. Make sure all of your line, lures and other tackle makes it back into your tackle box. Never leave it lying around on shoreline where it could harm wildlife or people. Share the Space You might not be the only person in the water unless you are in a remote location so be mindful of others to avoid any dangerous situations. So that everybody can have fun, be respectful of other sportsmen and their rights to fish. When on the water, look out for other fishermen, scuba divers, swimmers and recreational boaters. On land, don't disrupt campsites or leave fish entrails lying about. Don't forget to keep the noise to a minimum, wherever you might be so that a peaceful day can be enjoyed by everyone. Let Flora and Fauna Stay Put Before and after each trip on the water, clean your boat, your boots and your vehicle so that plant K-Seas.com
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Tread Lightly While Fishing For Food Or Recreation and animal life remains in its native environment and doesn't get inadvertently transferred to a location where it can become an intrusive species. Algae is known for getting hung up on propellers and boat trailers, and snails are notorious for attaching to boat hulls. After cleaning your equipment, do a visual check for stowaways. You certainly want to have fun nonetheless stay safe at all times. Whether for food or leisure, a day on the water needs to be a day of exhilarating recreation. Your efforts to tread carefully now will help preserve the environment for the rest of your life as well as for future generations who will love fishing just as much as you do. Enjoy a memorable Ketchikan fishing trip by picking a tour that's properly guided. Take a look at http://www.k-seas.com/ for much more info about K-Seas Fishing Charters.
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