All About Bass Fishing - Guide To Conservation

For the benefit of future generations we all must protect bass and the ecosystem in which they reside. Our goal is to pass on ethical practices we received from our parents and grandparents. Everyone can help and all the little things combine to make a big difference.

3 Most Important Factors About Conservation Of Our Fishing Resources

Every angler is responsible for the fishery. Don’t pollute and pick up after other polluters.
If you are going to release the fish you catch, handle them with care and return them to the water as quick as reasonably possible.
Never use live bait not authorized by local fish and game management departments.

Catch & Release

Studies prove that responsible catch-and-release programs benefit the population of bass in most fisheries. If you release your catch unharmed it will be available for another angler to enjoy at some future date. It may also participate in the next spawn activity and thereby enhance the size of the bass population.

When practicing catch and release handle the bass with care and respect, returning them to the water as quickly as possible. Be aware that bass have a slime coating which protects them from bacteria. Avoid removing this slime by not touching their body with nets, gloves or other surfaces that would scrape away this film. Never return a bass with life-threatening injuries to the water as they will be weak and susceptible to infection or disease that could start an epidemic within the fishery.

Protect The Fishery

Our lakes and rivers are a treasure for those who enjoy the outdoors. Especially so for anglers. Every bass angler can contribute to the quality of these fisheries by acting responsibly every time you are on the water. You can do this in three primary ways:

1. Avoid allowing trash, fishing line, oil, gas and other materials to enter the water.
2. Make the extra effort to pick up after others who do not follow this practice.
3. Teach upcoming generations to follow these practices and to pass it along to future generations.

Follow local regulations regarding live bait.

Introducing unauthorized live bait species into a fishery can upset the balance of the ecosystem. Laws preventing this activity are in place to avoid the destruction of the fishery. Never use live bait not authorized by the lakes governing body.

Volunteer to help with fishery improvement projects.

Additionally, local fish and game departments often do lake restoration or enhancement projects. Contact them to see how you can volunteer for these activities.

On behalf of future generations we thank each and every bass angler that respects and protects the bass fisheries across this great country.

All About Bass Fishing - Guide To Conservation

3 Most Important Factors About Conservation Of Our Fishing Resources

Catch & Release

Protect The Fishery

Follow local regulations regarding live bait.

Volunteer to help with fishery improvement projects.

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