the noobie
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I have been pondering this lately. I know this is a hunting forum but I figured the guys in this section could help me.
So in Idaho its unlawful to keep any steelhead that are considered "wild" meaning they still have their adipose fin attached.
So say I am fishing and I catch one of these fish. Pretend something happens and The hook severely damages the fishes gills or the fish is so exhausted that it can not manage itself in the current (even after being properly revived) or even more the fish just dies.
What do you do with the fish? Do you just call the F&G and ask them? Say you are pretty far from any phone service, having the fish in your possesion is illegal, do you just throw it into the water and let nature take its course?
I just wanted to ask because I dont want to get a ticket for having an illegal fish but at the same time I dont want to get a ticket for wasting a fish IF something like that ever happened. I know the chances are slim but lady luck is never on my side.
So in Idaho its unlawful to keep any steelhead that are considered "wild" meaning they still have their adipose fin attached.
So say I am fishing and I catch one of these fish. Pretend something happens and The hook severely damages the fishes gills or the fish is so exhausted that it can not manage itself in the current (even after being properly revived) or even more the fish just dies.
What do you do with the fish? Do you just call the F&G and ask them? Say you are pretty far from any phone service, having the fish in your possesion is illegal, do you just throw it into the water and let nature take its course?
I just wanted to ask because I dont want to get a ticket for having an illegal fish but at the same time I dont want to get a ticket for wasting a fish IF something like that ever happened. I know the chances are slim but lady luck is never on my side.