I dunno personally. Does this mean for a $20 membership fee a person gets a
NANFA endorsement to collect fish? NANFA's Code of Ethics is an
organizational statement, not a requirement for membership. If there is a
potential for problems in the field, I suggest other avenues:
1- Notify your local fish and wildlife department before the collecting
outing, to prevent problems in the field. Observe all laws.
2- Write a personal code of ethics which you can offer to anyone that asks
what you're doing. You only have to do this one time.
3- Write a description beforehand of why you're there and what you hope to
accomplish, collect, etc., and make sure that's reflected by what you have
in your buckets or vehicle.
4- Bring a copy of American Currents (which has the Mission Statement
inside).
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