04-05-2012, 04:25 AM
I spoke to the guy in charge of the program so I was told...so Im sticking to my understanding of the rules...if they didnt want them removed from the water for any reason including pics...they should say so in the regs as they do quite clearly in reference to Sturgeon...Catch and Release ONLY! No Harvest! That is pretty damn clear to me...when the regs say DO NOT REMOVE FROM WATER! Thats pretty damn clear as well...So since I took the time to speak to someone who knows...Im comfortable with what I was told...In fact as I recall, the gal who answered the phone said she was pretty sure it was ok and I asked for someone who could say for certain since fines were possible and I dont recall his name but he was extremely knowledgable about the whole thing...In fact I recall he said the regs were more gray years back and caused some controversy so they clarified...and as for Bull trout and how they are doing...its my understanding they are borderline coming off endangered list anyway..If any F&G guys who I know frequent these sites is reading this...PLEASE set everyone straight cuz this is ridiculous...just saying
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