Field reports: Pros support Angler Code of Ethics

FISHING – An “Official Angler Code of Ethics” is winning support from organized anglers, including the Bass Anglers for Saltwater Conservation and Yamaha Marine Group.

The 10 points make sense for all waters. Supporters say they’re worth passing down through the generations of an ever more crowded world.

1. Employ the best safety measures technology will allow to protect you, your family and your guests.

2. Captain should consume no alcohol prior to or while operating the vessel and is responsible for keeping consumption to a safe minimum for family and guests aboard the vessel.

3. Respect the resource; become familiar with the biology and ecology of the waters and the species for which you fish.

4. Take care to avoid injuring other wildlife, including turtles, birds or other species that you encounter in your activities; be a good steward of natural resources.

5. Treat and handle caught fish with respect, and take care to revive fish that will be returned to the water within the best of your ability. (Learn the appropriate methodology.)

6. When harvesting is allowed, keep only those fish that you, your family or your guests are prepared to consume, even if you haven’t caught your limit.

7. Obtain all necessary licenses, stamps, or tags for you, your family or your guests.

8. Respect and follow all local and federal fishing and boating regulations.

9. If you disagree with existing fishing regulations, become involved in the state and federal bodies that decide those regulations.

10. Become an advocate for fishery protection so that your children and their children will be able to enjoy fishing as much as you have.

Fish-Game Commission

meets in Lewiston

WILDLIFE – The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Nov. 16-17 at Fish and Game’s Clearwater Regional office, 3316 16th Street in Lewiston.

A hearing for public comments on fish and game issues will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 16.

An agenda will be posted on the Fish and Game website when it becomes available.

Outdoors clubs serve up great programs

CLUBS – Blue Birds Trail, by Bill and Sheelaugh Lynn, 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. in Coeur d’Alene, for Coeur d’Alene Audubon.

Visiting the Galapagos, by Nathan Paul, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Riverview Retirement Center, 2117 E. North Crescent Ave., for Spokane Audubon.

Annual Fly Auction, with auctioneer Rick Butterfield, has been postponed a week and set for 7 p.m., Nov. 16, at St. Francis School, 1104 W. Heroy, for Spokane Fly Fishers.