Handling
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TrophyCatch Research: Proper Bass Handling
Research and data trends from the 10 completed seasons of catch data.
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Fish Care Handling
Whether you intend to release a fish you catch or you plan to legally keep it, the fish should be handled properly. For the fish’s sake – and yours.
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Handling and Release Guidelines Sawfish
Smalltooth sawfish are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which makes it illegal to target, harm, harass, or handle them in any way. While it is technically illegal to catch a sawfish (except with a research permit or in a fishery where incidental take has been authorized) captures do occur while fishing for other species. Any sawfish caught while fishing must be released as quickly as possible. The guidelines below were developed to aid anglers in quickly and safely releasing incidentally caught sawfish; use extreme caution if you do catch one.
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How-To Video on Handling Sharks for Released by NOAA
Video for Recreational Anglers: Handling and Release of Prohibited Sharks NOAA Fisheries has released a new video to help recreational anglers identify and safely release prohibited shark species. The video accompanies a suite of educational materials focused on current fishing regulations and safe handling and release of sharks. Please help spread the word and educate fellow recreational fishermen. For more information, contact Cliff Hutt (Cliff.Hutt@noaa.gov) or Karyl Brewster-Geisz (Karyl.Brewster-Geisz@noaa.gov).
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AP Exclusive: Oroville Dam managers made missteps in handling crisis
According to this AP investigative piece, California Department of Water Resources (DWR) was not on top of protecting people during the Oroville Dam crisis and was lax in notifying local officials about the emergency.
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