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Catch & Release Projects
Each of our nation's coldwater fisheries is unique, and as a result, requires a management plan that caters to its individual needs. Catch and release is a particularly effective technique for protecting trout and salmon populations from over-harvest, one of Trout Unlimited's 4 H's. When harvest is excessive, catch and release regulations can sustain naturally reproducing populations of trout and salmon. Here are some tips when releasing fish: · Don't play fish to exhaustion. To prevent a fatal lactic acid build up, bring fish in quickly and use a landing net. · Handle fish with wet hands, grasping them across the back and head. · Don't remove swallowed hooks; just cut the line. · Don't keep the fish out of the water for more than 10-15 seconds. · When placing fish back in moving water, face them upstream in their natural position.
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