fishing safety and conservation

Fishing Safety and Conservation

Only safe fishing trips can be fun, so we will provide safety information about various aspects of fishing. Whether you wade or tube fish, fish from a boat, or fish from shore, safety needs to be a concern.

Being safe around the water involves many things, including being aware of those around you when casting, wearing life vests, and being aware of dangerous currents.

Conservation of our natural resources is a vital aspect of our sport, whether it is respecting the land by not leaving trash or learning how to properly handle and release fish.

We will provide information about these safety and conservation issues here and welcome your input. Email us at: youth@ilfishing.com if you have a link to information that will make our enjoyment of fishing and the outdoors a safer experience.

Fishing safely:
http://www.takemefishing.org/fishingsafely http://www.takemefishing.org/fishingsafetytips http://www.takemefishing.org/safetyandgettingpermission

What to do in bad weather:
http://www.takemefishing.org/weather

Fishing in warm weather:
http://www.takemefishing.org/warmweatherfishing

Fishing in cold weather:
http://www.takemefishing.org/fishingincoldweather

Items needed in all weather:
http://www.takemefishing.org/itemsneededinallweather

Being safe in the sun:
http://www.boatingsidekicks.com/junesunpage/sunex.htm

Take care of your eyes:
http://www.bassresource.com/beginner/Fishing-glasses.html

Basic first aid:
http://www.takemefishing.org/basicfirstaid

IDNR Safety Education Map for locating safety classes:
http://dnr.state.il.us/safety/map.htm

Responsible angling:
http://www.takemefishing.org/responsibleangling

The importance of fishing laws:
http://www.takemefishing.org/fishinglaws

Respecting our natural resources:
http://www.takemefishing.org/respecttheresource