We Respect Knowledge.
We Respect Other Anglers.
We Respect the Resource.
We Respect the Future.
We Respect the Fish.
We respect knowledge and pledge to:
- Fish with an in-depth knowledge of the species we pursue and the fisheries we utilize.
- Understand and employ sustainable fishing techniques and gear, even if it challenges us.
- Understand and follow local customs and practices associated with the fisheries we utilize.
- Be aware of our fishing skills and equipment limitations and continually strive to improve them.
We respect other anglers and outdoor enthusiasts and pledge to:
- Share the waters equally with others whether they are fishing or engaging in other outdoor activities.
- Never compete, interfere with, or encroach upon other anglers while they are in pursuit of fish.
We respect the resource and pledge to:
- Obey all applicable laws and regulations. Obtain appropriate tags and licenses. Obey harvest and possession limits.
- Adhere to honorable behavior beyond the scope of law and in a way that will not compromise long-term integrity of the fish populations or habitat.
- Limit unnecessary advantages in our pursuit and never employ unethical fishing methods or gear.
- Obtain permission from landowners and never trespass on private lands or waters.
- Never spill or dump gasoline, oil or other pollutants on land or into the water.
- Never leave trash behind.
We respect the future and pledge to:
- Never abuse, monopolize or privatize our public resources.
- Share the attitudes, skills and principles essential to fair chase pursuit of fish.
- Foster and nurture ethical, respectful and honorable behavior in young or beginner anglers.
- Share this “code” with other anglers.
We respect the fish and pledge to:
- Do all in our power to ensure the healthy release of fish not intended for consumption.
- Harvest only the fish needed for consumption.
- Properly handle harvested fish to avoid waste.
- Practice and promote the spirit and principles of fair chase, and insist angling companions do likewise.
Thank you guys so much for what you’re doing. I believe it’s super important to raise awareness about respecting wildlife. Especially catch and release for species like largemouth bass. I’m very excited that I found this website. I will be a frequent visitor! Thank you so much again. Tight lines!
I am a lifelong fisherman with a healthy addiction to bass fishing. Ive always been a conservationist so that future generations can enjoy the outdoors as much as I do.I am so excited and honored that I have found this site and I congratulate and respect you for putting my and many others belief in The Code into words. Thanks so much for all that you do and for all that you are.
this site has the same way of thinking I grew up with. My dad instilled the same way of thinking in me,
Respect the future – teach a youngin how to fish
I love to fish same thing with my parents and brothers I love your Facebook page
I would like to see if you all would consider helping our cause to bring all outdoor businesses into one location on the internet. My father was one of the top Marine Biologists in the Country and has instilled fishing into my veins. I created younto.com so that people would have an easier time finding places to go throughout their travels in the United States. Now we are getting more and more support from outdoor businesses and would like to work with you.
I would love a free decal to display with pride my addy is 126 hickory lane Danville ky 40422
I love to fish, my friends and I go about twice a week!!!
we need to think of the future for all our wildlife
Like a sticker
Keep up the good work guys. THANK YOU! Love and peace from Mathis, Tx. We love our lakes woohoo!
Respect our children when they ask questions and have the patents to teach them properly!
Always have your fishing licence.
I wish more people respected the environment and thought about the results of their actions. Thanks for your work.
I respect all wildlife and we would live in a much better world if everyone put in their part to do the same.
I ALWATS RESPECT THE FISH
Fish need respect!
Thanks!!!!
look forward to putting this on my truck
Good stuff !!!!
I respect all wildlife
I have been an avid fisher for many years and have always respected others while fishing and all wildlife.
I wish that it was mandatory for everyone buying a fishing pole to memorize the code – excellent!
This is very true. Respect The Fish.
I would love to receive a free respect the fish window decal
I fish a bit and follow fishing laws and regulations and release big fish
AWESOME!!!!!!!! I have bought all 7 of my grandkids their lifetime hunting and fishing license and will teach each of them the code.
Could not find how I get the free decal. Please help
As a Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) sponsor, this is definitely a website that I will share with my students.
One must ALWAYS respect our friends the fish, no? Respect them, and they will respect you back!
repect the beautifull fish
I would like a free sticker
1514 Pfingsten Road
Glenview, IL 60025
To all the fishermen I have known before!
Well this ” code ” is the common sense that I have been doing in/on inland lakes,Great Lakes and now Salt water, for 50 years, keep up the good word
follow the rules of the water!
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We would love to spread the word on “Respect the Fish” please send our decal. Thank You.