In response to growing interest, MassWildlife is pleased to announce the addition of a catch and release component to theMassWildlife Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
Fish must be measured against a standard measuring device (e.g. a ruler, measuring board, etc.), photographed, and immediately released at the site of capture. Length is to be measured from the tip of the longest jaw to the tip of the compressed tail on a flat surface as a straight line (not measured over the curve of the body). All fractions in length will be rounded up to the nearest ¼ inch mark. Click here to view the full set of catch and release rules and affidavit, as well as helpful hints for successful catch and release practices.
Catch and release anglers will receive the classic bronze pin for each eligible fish submitted. Additionally, the longest of each species submitted annually will be awarded a gold pin and plaque. A Catch and Release Angler of the Year trophy will be awarded annually to the angler who submits the widest variety of eligible catch and release species.
Sounds like a great idea to me. Catch and release is the way to go.
Who is the smiling fool in the picture.