Represent the Fish

Welcome back to this weeks fishing blog. In this post I would like to talk a little about a big issue that seriously impacts fisherman and that is conservation. As a sportsman I know that conservation is a huge priority. We want to make sure that the fish are not only there for our future generations, but the fish need to be healthy and safe for consumption. Three of the the most credible pioneers for conservation in this region are Bass Pro, Georgia DNR, and Florida Sportsman. All three have a long standing commitment and understanding to the importance of conserving our natural outdoor wonders.

Bass Pro Shops is one of the Nation's leading retailers in all things outdoors. They have experts employed that can advise on any topic involving the outdoors that you can possibly think of. As an organization they are regularly involved in teaching the youth about safe practices in nature, conservation of our natural resources, and how to just have fun and maximize your adventure.

Florida Sportsman

Florida Sportsman has been around since 1969 and they lead the charge in not just Florida but in the Nation's capitol when it comes to conserving our fishing waters. FS provides a voice for anglers to tell the government what's really going on in our waters. FS fights for fair fish size limits, bag limits, and season open and closure dates. FS also helps fund research that helps determine these limits. They take all this information, find out what the government is going to do about it, and then educate the fisherman so that we know what we can and can't do.

 

Most of us have heard of the GA DNR, but if you have not, it is a government organization that monitors and controls hunting and fishing activities in the state of Georgia. Each state has their own DNR, charged with distributing rules, regulations, and licenses to the public. These rules, regulations, and licenses go a long way towards furthering conservation. It helps to prevent poaching and other illegal activities that might harm our outdoors. The DNR maintains parks throughout the state, and provides information to visitors about our natural resources and why they are so important to protect.  

With the help of organizations like these, we stand a better chance of protecting our natural resources. It is important that we protect our world, so that future generations can enjoy the same outdoor activities we enjoy today.

In my next post, we will look at a few questions from my readers, and explore some of the concerns that fisherman face.