Halfordian Golfer wrote:
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Part I. It's okay to catch and release several fish before you catch a
fish that meets a slot limit?

If this is question than: Yes. If it's a statement than I agree with
you.

Part II. What about the incident mortality in all the fish you release
before catching a keeper!?

Unfortunate but unavoidable. Happens all the time in nature.

Ah yes, *now* we're getting somewhere. See what happens when
you answer the questions honestly Socrates ?

As I understand it your position is this: Intent is everything.
That is, if it's your intent to keep a fish for the pan then
C&R is OK whether you actually catch a legal fish or not. The
incidental death caused by C&R is unfortunate but unavoidable.

On the other hand, if it's your intent to release all the fish
you catch then the incidental death caused by C&R is the wanton
killing of wildlife and you have no "spank" of conscience.

And you honestly don't think that's one of the silliest things
you've ever heard ?

Rhetorical question, don't bother to answer.

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Ken Fortenberry