RESOLUTIONS FOR ANGLERS: Learn…fish…teach…the 
mantra for anglers this New Year details… ahead on 
Passport to Texas’ Resolutions Week.

This is Passport to Texas Resolution Week

When I asked Karen Marks and the TPW Aquatic 
Education team if they had any New Year resolutions 
for anglers to share with me, they did, and boiled them 
down to three little words: Learn…fish…teach. 

Learn to be safe on or near the water. Understand 
weather and water currents, and how to safely use your 
gear. Learn how to hold and release fish safely for you 
and the fish. Most of all, learn about aquatic invasive 
species and how as an angler you can prevent their 
spread.

Fish. Get outside and go fish. Buy a licenses and follow 
all regulations. It’s free to fish at state parks with 
fishing opportunities. Use established trails to access 
shoreline, and pick up litter along the way. Leave every 
area better than you found it. And invite family and 
friends to join you; don’t be surprised when they jump 
at the chance.

That brings us to teach. Volunteer at a local fishing 
event, help a scout group, volunteer with Parks and 
Wildlife or with a local veteran fishing organization like 
Heroes on the Water and Project Healing Waters.

Moreover, consider becoming a certified TPWD Angler 
Education instructor. Share your knowledge, skills and 
proper attitudes towards our fishing heritage, and help 
create a brighter future for freshwater and saltwater 
fishing in Texas. 

The Sport Fish Restoration program supports our 
series. 

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti


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