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Post by Eugene on Sept 8, 2008 9:23:33 GMT -5
I know I have to tread a little softly around this topic, but I am a tremendous advocate of responsible fish harvest. Here's a nice anecdote outlining when harvest is useful in managing a fish population: ESPN catch & release article |
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Post by bterrill on Nov 3, 2008 18:20:38 GMT -5
Most creeks and rivers have no problem with underharvesting  . |
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Post by ecoangler on Nov 3, 2008 22:42:02 GMT -5
I also will step gently.
I practice a limited or managed harvest ONCE a season. I promote catch & release the remainder.
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Post by Eugene on Nov 10, 2008 16:38:30 GMT -5
Of course, streams are very different than lakes. Populations in lotic systems tend to be limited very differently than populations in lentic systems. Like every other fisheries management tool of the world, catch and release is not a panacea for all management concerns. The point I really want to make is that responsible harvest is possible. Responsible anglers who do harvest should know how, when, and where to do so in sustainable fashion.
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