Stew
06-08-2004, 01:20 AM
<font color="red">I thought you guys might appreciate this. It is relevant on any river not just the Deschutes.
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Always communicate with other river users in a positive and courteous manner.
Minimize the impact of your watercraft on other users.
Respect other anglers' water. Ask before entering a run that they are fishing or which they may be resting.
Boaters - Look ahead for anglers and give them a wide berth; pass by peacefully.
Never assume you can join a group or individual without asking first.
Catch and release your wild fish quickly and carefully. Keep the fish in the water as much as possible.
Don't drag your wild fish onto the shore or hold it out of the water for more than a few seconds simply for the sake of a photograph - the fish should always come first.
Leave the river better than you found it. Pick up a small bag of trash on each outing to the river.
Do not fish over or harass spawning fish.
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Always communicate with other river users in a positive and courteous manner.
Minimize the impact of your watercraft on other users.
Respect other anglers' water. Ask before entering a run that they are fishing or which they may be resting.
Boaters - Look ahead for anglers and give them a wide berth; pass by peacefully.
Never assume you can join a group or individual without asking first.
Catch and release your wild fish quickly and carefully. Keep the fish in the water as much as possible.
Don't drag your wild fish onto the shore or hold it out of the water for more than a few seconds simply for the sake of a photograph - the fish should always come first.
Leave the river better than you found it. Pick up a small bag of trash on each outing to the river.
Do not fish over or harass spawning fish.