Fishing License Rules for Fish Stocking and Volunteer Release Events

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Fish stocking and volunteer release events look like ordinary fishing activities, but the legal questions are different. A fishing license usually authorizes a person to fish. It does not automatically authorize collecting, possessing, transporting, stocking, or releasing live fish. Treat the event as a managed activity. The stocking plan may be approved by a fish … Read more