ETHICAL ANGLING: Catching a fish is only one part of the 
angling equation ... we'll explain on Passport to Texas ... 
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Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife

Participation in environmental stewardship is something 
all people have to decide for themselves. 

"In terms of anglers, how many times have you been to a dock 
and seen old bait boxes left there?"

Ann Miller is the aquatic education coordinator for Texas 
Parks and Wildlife. She says environmental stewardship is 
an important aspect of ethical angling. 

"Have you ever gotten entangled in line that's left on a dock or 
on the shore. These are not only hazards for people and 
unsightly, but they're hazards for animals, too. Animals can get 
entangled in that fishing line and get hooked and so forth. So, 
yes, it's an ethical thing to pick up after yourself. (laughs) "

Ethical angling includes respect for the environment and 
other people's property.

"You can be respectful of property owners. If you're fishing on 
somebody's land, you're certainly going to leave it the way you 
found it. You certainly aren't going to fish from anyone else's 
docks or their property unless you have prior permission. That's 
certainly the right thing to do."

Learn more about ethical angling on the Texas Parks and 
Wildlife Website.

That's our show ... made possible by the Sport Fish and 
Wildlife Restoration Program ... working to increase 
fishing, hunting, shooting and boating opportunities in 
Texas. 

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti.