Ethical Angler Pledge

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The KeepAmericaFishing™ Ethical Angler Pledge

Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not the fish they are after.
~Henry David Thoreau

Those closest to the outdoors are often its most ardent conservationists. Anglers have been true leaders of the conservation movement since well before 1950 when the Sport Fish Restoration Act was signed into law establishing a dedicated funding source for fisheries conservation. Not only do we depend on sustainable fish populations for our continued enjoyment, but part of the reason we enjoy the sport so much is the simple pleasure of getting out on the water with family and friends. Or simply for time alone on the water.

Please sign the KeepAmericaFishing™ Ethical Angler Pledge and re-commit to being a responsible angler and do your part to conserve our nation's fisheries resources. By agreeing to these simple principles, you can do your part to help keep America fishing now and for generations to come.

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The KeepAmericaFishing™
Ethical Angler Pledge

I pledge to:

Know and follow the state and federal fishing regulations and boating laws
Keep only what is permitted by state or federal regulations
Keep what I plan to eat or share with family and friends
Keep fishing areas trash-free
Handle with care all the fish that I release
Take all precautionary measures necessary to prevent the spread of invasive species, including live baitfish into non-native habitats
Respect private property and not trespass on private land or water
Treat other anglers, boaters and recreational users with courtesy and respect
Discard all unusable fishing tackle, such as line, hooks and sinkers, in proper trash receptacles and never dump into the water or shore

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