Wildlife and Habitat Studies 10, 20, 30
WILD12B
Module 12B: Angling and Fishing - Safe Practices and Regulations (Optional)
Outcome
Demonstrate safe
angling and fishing
practices and
understanding of
regulations.
Indicators
| (a) | Discuss who is eligible, and how to apply, for an angling license. |
| (b) | Demonstrate safe fishing practices, such as using barbless hooks, keeping hooks and lures in tackle boxes, wearing eye protection and using dehooking tools to remove hooks. |
| (c) |
Explain proper maintenance of common fishing equipment, including:
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| (d) | Explore how to craft fishing equipment, including a tip-up or rod. |
| (e) | Experiment with different angling techniques (e.g., ice fishing, open water fishing, bait fishing and fly-fishing) for different purposes. |
| (f) | Describe ethical fishing practices, such as catch and release, barbless hooks and lead-free tackle. |
| (g) | Compare the techniques for care of table fish and trophy fish. |
| (h) |
Describe the fish-harvesting process, including considerations such as:
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| (i) | Discuss the importance of referring to the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide for information such as season dates, zones and limits. |
| (j) | Research fishing regulations and associated legislations (e.g., protection and conservation of fish, conduct of fisherman and small vessel legislation) that provide a legal standard of conduct for game fishing. |
| (k) | Discuss the fishing license regulations for different user groups (e.g., First Nations people, youth under 16 and seniors). |
| (l) | Investigate the differences in fishing regulations (e.g., equipment and limits) in national parks and other regions. |
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