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In order to maintain the quality of all fisheries, we rely on anglers to follow bag limits and to limit hooking mortality. There are several steps anglers can take when releasing a fish that helps ensure the fish survives being caught therefore limiting their impact on the fishery.

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        Last Updated: 6/29/2012 5:39 PM