Consider selective harvest through catch and release

DARYL BAUER

Nebraska Game and Parks

Commission

Catch and release is an established and important part of modern fishing.

Sure, harvesting some of the fish we catch should be a part of our fishing experience. However, our fisheries are managed for recreational fishing, and if you are just fishing for a meal, well, the grocery store likely would be a cheaper way to get your fish.

In some cases, catch and release is mandated by regulations; all length-limit regulations essentially are mandatory catch-and-release regulations. Study after study, report after report, have shown how the proper applic...