The minimum length on species, especially at 18 inches for Smallies, means almost every harvested fish of that species is going to be a female which reduces reproduction capability of that species. Thinning out some of the 14-17 inch Smallies in a reservoir allows the ones that already beat that 17 inch mark to grow bigger due to having more of the resources offered by that body of water per fish. Overall I think it is better for everyone.
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Jimmy
I feel bad for people who don't hunt and fish. They never get to experience God's creation the way we do.
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