- Description
- Students explain the role of recreational fishing in the management and conservation of fish resources, and develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge required for responsible fishing practices and related outdoor activities.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to instruction from an individual who is a certified Alberta Fishing Education Program instructor through the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Instructor’s Association (AHEIA) is required. Note: Alberta Fishing Education Program student certificates may be awarded to students who successfully meet the outcomes of Angling and Fish Management 1 Theory and receive at least 70% on the Alberta Fishing Education Program Examination.
Outcomes The student will:
1 explain the role of recreational fishing in the management of fish resources, and social and legal standards of conduct for game fishing
1.1 describe the goals of fisheries management and the agencies responsible for managing Alberta’s fish populations
1.2 distinguish among recreational, commercial and game fishing
1.3 describe components and techniques of a fisheries management program; e.g., fishing regulations, fish stocking and monitoring, aquatic habitat development and improvement, law enforcement, public information programs
1.4 explain the role of recreational fishing in the management and conservation of fish resources
1.5 identify ethical considerations that provide a social standard of conduct for game fishing; e.g., fisherman–landholder relations, regard for other people, respect for self, respect for wildlife, catch-and-release fishing, respect for laws
1.6 describe fishing regulations and associated legislation that provide a legal standard of conduct for game fishing; e.g., laws to protect and conserve fish, laws to govern the conduct of fishermen, small vessel legislation (Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Criminal Code, Fisheries [Alberta] Act)
2 identify and describe the distinguishing characteristics and habitats of Alberta’s game fish
2.1 describe common ways of classifying fish; e.g., by species relationship (salmonids, percids, minnows), by water temperature preference (cold water, warm water), by feeding habits (fish eaters, insect eaters, plant eaters)
2.2 relate the relative abundance of fish species to their position in a food chain
2.3 describe water characteristics that influence the distribution and abundance of fish; e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen, water depth, alkalinity (acidity)
2.4 identify and describe the distinguishing characteristics of major game fish species in Alberta; e.g., physical features, habitat, spawning habits, feeding habits and angling techniques
3 describe basic fishing equipment
3.1 describe the characteristics, use and care of common fishing equipment; e.g., fishing rods and reels, lines and knots, hooks and artificial lures, swivels and wire leaders, sinkers, down riggers and floats, netting, ice augers
3.2 describe the nature and purpose of different angling techniques
3.3 describe techniques for the care of table fish and trophy fish
3.4 describe techniques for handling and cooking table fish
4 describe safe practices for fishing
4.1 explain safe practices for fishing and engaging in related outdoor activities; e.g., boat safety, ice safety, hook removal, bear safety
4.2 describe emergency first-aid and survival techniques and items to be included in first-aid and survival kits
5 demonstrate basic competencies
5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
5.1.1 communicate
5.1.2 manage information
5.1.3 use numbers
5.1.4 think and solve problems
5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
5.2.2 be responsible
5.2.3 be adaptable
5.2.4 learn continuously
5.2.5 work safely
5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
5.3.1 work with others
5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
6.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
6.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.