Discovery Channel isn't saying the catch and release angling injures fish, the scientists who conducted the study are saying it. Discovery Channel is just reporting it. Frankly, anyone who thinks that catch and release doesn't cost the fish something is being naive. We are participating in a blood sport; whether or not we catch and release, fish can die by our actions and in the very least, we are causing them to expend energy they would otherwise use for survival. I don't see that the Discovery Channel article is saying that people shouldn't fish, only that they should be aware of what it costs the fish. I agree with that 100%. I don't agree with the conclusions that the Peaceful Parks Coalition draws, but that is something diffent than the Discovery Channel article.
BTW, thanks for the email about that job opening.
Dawn
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- good point no/msg
