How to Read a River Fishing Regulation Booklet

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A fishing regulation booklet is easier to use when you treat it like a map and a checklist rather than reading it from the first page to the last. The statewide license section may answer only one part of your trip. The rule that controls your actual catch could be buried under a river, county, … Read more

Fishing License Rules for Catch-and-Release Tournaments

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A catch-and-release tournament is not automatically license-free just because the fish go back. The entry form, the state fishing license, the organizer’s event permit, and the land or launch permission are separate checks. Use the tournament rules for scoring, photos, measurements, and deadlines. Use the current state and water-manager rules for licenses, species, access, reporting, … Read more