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FWC Rules Regarding Taking Pictures

cfronczek89's avatar
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I know people have had trouble with people with FWC showing up regarding pictures posted. Josh showed me this article straight from FWC's website. I'll post some excerpts.

"Contrary to some reports, there are no new saltwater fish handling
regulations in Florida. However, the FWC has recently been reminding
anglers about existing rules that are meant to protect fish when they can’t be
taken.
"

"Anglers should also use common sense when releasing fish. Sometimes it’s
better to safely handle a fish to carefully remove the hook so it can be
released
, and other times it’s best to cut the line as close to the hook as
possible while the fish is in the water – especially if it’s large or agitated."

"It is okay to take a picture of a fish that is not allowed to be harvested while
it’s in the process of being released
, but it still must be let go immediately
and should not be held in lengthy poses just for the purpose of taking the
picture."

Print this articles out and if FWC ever shows up, it can be used to defend yourself against them.
http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/regulations/
http://myfwc.com/media/316256/Saltwater ... ndling.pdf


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Topic starter Posted : 09/24/2011 9:09 pm
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That makes me feel A lot better,knowing that we could still do pics............. :D :D :D :D :D :D


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Posted : 09/25/2011 8:25 am
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Thank god. Atleast we can snap a picture still :ugeek: :geek: :mrgreen: :| :oops: :cry: :evil: :twisted: :roll: :!: :?: :idea: :arrow: :x :lol: 8-) :? :shock: :o :( ;) :) :D

those are my mixed emotions from all of the bs i've heard about the fwc and pictures.


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Posted : 09/25/2011 1:40 pm