On Mar 19, 12:42 pm, Ken Fortenberry
wrote:
Halfordian Golfer wrote:
...
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.

--
Ken Fortenberry

If you can't see the difference between killing an animal purely in
pursuit of fun versus killing an animal purely in pursuit of food,
well, that's pretty sad dude.

I guess that's just my opinion, well mine and the theologians,
scholars and farmers in Norway that studied this extensively and
concluded the same.

Your pal,

Halfordian Golfer