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New video helps fishermen get along a little
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June 24, 2015 |
It’s no secret that Idaho's rivers are popular
fishing destinations. Great fishing can also
draw a crowd, sometimes causing conflicts
between anglers.
A new educational video has been produced,
entitled Angler Etiquette: Fishing with the
Crowd. This new video is now available on Idaho
Fish and Game's website:
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/fishing/etiquette.
Created by Fish and Game with help from salmon
and steelhead anglers, the video covers commonly
held practices in the fishing community when it
comes to fishing around others and how to avoid
potential conflicts. The intent is to increase
basic awareness and to provide advice for
anglers to ensure their continued enjoyment of
fishing Idaho’s waters.
Conflicts between anglers on some of Idaho’s
more popular rivers have resulted in some
anglers asking Idaho Fish and Game to change the
fishing rules. Some believe more rules would
eliminate behaviors of those that are creating
the conflict.
However, Fish and Game would rather not create
new rules that restrict how and where people
fish just to address angler conflicts.
“It’s a slippery slope that could cascade into a
myriad of rule changes that will only restrict
fishing opportunities for other anglers,” said
Joe DuPont, Clearwater Fisheries Manager. “We
prefer all anglers be more understanding of
others and follow some basic guidelines as
opposed to creating more rules that ultimately
restrict opportunities.”
The 17-minute video, as well as four shorter
videos, each covers specific topics including:
· Fishing with Others - commonly accepted
practices for fishing around others.
· Boat Wakes - a source of conflict, but an even
greater safety concern.
· At the Boat Ramp - tips on common courtesy at
boat ramps.
· Keep Idaho’s Rivers Beautiful - choose to be
an angler that keeps our rivers clean.
A companion brochure is now available at Fish
and Game offices. Besides covering three simple
behaviors that anglers can follow to minimize
conflicts, the brochure provides commonly
accepted practices for both shore and boat
anglers, and the importance of making the choice
to help keep Idaho’s rivers clean.
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