Taking care of the trout - Preserving our fisheries, part one

It's ultimately up to us to take care of our fisheries.

Montana's Fish, Wildlife & Parks has a complex job to do, but when it comes to taking care of western Montana's fishery resources, the most critical jobs are in our hands - literally.

I'm talking about how we handle trout. Last week I promised I'd write more about the best ways to do that.

Catch and release fishing is an effective management tool for preserving and conserving wild trout fisheries.

For some, it borders on a religious experience. Regardless of who does it or why, catch-and-release has to be done right to be effective.

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