Taking Pictures of fish caught out of season

[Paddy]

Just looked at some pics on FB on Dave's page and he said he just caught over 200 smallmouth in 2 days. Yep he was stateside on Erie. There's always a season open somewhere depends on how far you want to travel.

I was told first hand they were at La Reserve Beauchene (last week of May). My buddy got eaten alive shooting a couple scenes from shore...LOL.

Anyways, good discussion everyone. In the spirit of the law, in Ontario, leave those damn smallies alone!

Paddy Out

[werner.reiche]

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I dislike most of the MNR interpretations of 'immediate' with regard to photos - in that most of these photos involve lawful, in-season activities. My objection to photos of OOS fish are that some anglers out there that see OOS fish (bass in particular) as a C&R opportunity.

[redd foxx]

While the MNR's guidelines for 'pics of OOS fish' are what I always understood them to be, the application of this guidelines to 'out of slot fish' seems a bit odd.

I don't disagree however if a fish is caught that can' legally be kept....out of season, snagged, slot, no catch limit on a conservation license or over the limit.....what is the difference? It all boils down to common sense on the fisherperson's and LEO's behalf. (in my view!!)t

[redd foxx]

While the MNR's guidelines for 'pics of OOS fish' are what I always understood them to be, the application of this guidelines to 'out of slot fish' seems a bit odd.

I don't disagree however people who want to treat the issue as "black and white" can't have it both ways. If a person catches a fish that keeping it would be illegal and it must be thrown back immediately, should be treated equally no matter what...closed season, over limit, snagged, slot, etc.

I think the law should be interpreted from a more grey point of view myself.

[jaycee]

I don't disagree however people who want to treat the issue as "black and white" can't have it both ways. If a person catches a fish that keeping it would be illegal and it must be thrown back immediately, should be treated equally no matter what...closed season, over limit, snagged, slot, etc.

I think the law should be interpreted from a more grey point of view myself.

I personally do not agree with that idea , grey areas leave too many openings for misinterpretation which can lead to all sorts of problems .
A law as set out is just that , it's either legal or it isn't.

[gubbz]

Just as many of us have said, no you shouldn't be doing this.


http://www.oodmag.com/fishing/qa-can...closed-season/

Slot fish argument, other person shooting argument. Simple answer don't kill or overly handle OOS fish. Nuff said. This should automatically apply to ANY fish planed to be released. FYI pike and musky peeps, no verticals or gill plate scale positioning: hook the scale on the net and subtract the net weight. This shouldn't be a brain buster boys and girls IMO.

[kevinf]

I dislike most of the MNR interpretations of 'immediate' with regard to photos - in that most of these photos involve lawful, in-season activities. My objection to photos of OOS fish are that some anglers out there that see OOS fish (bass in particular) as a C&R opportunity.

I agree, some anglers target bass during nesting. They are easy pickings and so are the eggs and fry when the bass is pulled off the nest.

[gubbz]

[QUOTE=JBen;798224]Back to guiding principles.
Fair chase and guiding principles and another oft debated topic.
Can my friend/child come hunting with me? We all know the MNR has said yes, so long as they dont aid in the hunt.

Are you saying a non-hunting person can follow on a hunt? Like sit in your stand and such just as long as they don't assist?

Not jacking the thread but I'd love to know this one now that you mention it.

Thanks!

[redd foxx]

FYI pike and musky peeps, no verticals or gill plate scale positioning: hook the scale on the net and subtract the net weight

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I don't disagree with you on this but what's the difference between keeping a fish out to weigh, or measure it or to take a photo prior to being released. Bottom line is there is no difference. I don't see the big deal. Let's see the LEO use their discretion on this issue.

[JBen]

Grubz, yes anyone can accompany you, so long as they don't aid in the hunt. They can watch, observe, take pictures, etc.
lots of debates though trying to define, what a CO would define as "aiding".