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WLD2080 Angling & Fish Management Practice

Intermediate · 1 credit · NAT - Natural Resources

Description
Students demonstrate and apply the attitudes, skills and knowledge required for recreational fishing and in the management and conservation of fish resources.
Prerequisite
WLD1080: Angling & Fish Management Theory
Parameters
Access to an outdoor wilderness environment and relevant government agencies. Access to instruction from an individual who is a certified instructor through the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Instructor’s Association (AHEIA) is required. The instructor and any students operating a motorized pleasure craft must be in possession of a valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card.
Supporting courses
HCS2020: First Aid/CPR with AED

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 demonstrate basic fishing techniques

    • 1.1 demonstrate the 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

    • 1.2 demonstrate the nature and purpose of different angling techniques

    • 1.3 demonstrate techniques related to the care of fish, including:

      • 1.3.1 table fish

      • 1.3.2 trophy fish

      • 1.3.3 catch and release fish

    • 1.4 demonstrate techniques for preparing and cooking table fish

  • 2 demonstrate the personal and legal responsibilities of the sports person

    • 2.1 demonstrate knowledge of the legal process, and government agencies in place, to create, change and enforce laws that influence the practices of the sports person

    • 2.2 demonstrate knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations that are relevant to a sports person in Alberta; e.g., laws that protect life and property, laws that protect and conserve wildlife, laws that govern the behaviour of the sports person, licensing requirements (Wildlife Identification Number) and opportunities (special draws, undersubscribed license).

    • 2.3 demonstrate knowledge of specific laws and/or regulations regarding trespassing and access to public and private land

    • 2.4 demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities and procedures related to reporting violations of the law and biological data to appropriate officials

  • 3 demonstrate safe and ethical practices in the field

    • 3.1 demonstrate the use and care of basic equipment and personal gear used when fishing; e.g., clothing, bedding and tents, knives and axes, compass and maps, backpacks

    • 3.2 assemble and carry first-aid and survival kits

    • 3.3 demonstrate the skills necessary for handling emergency situations in the outdoors

    • 3.4 demonstrate procedures for examining someone who is hurt or suddenly becomes ill in the outdoors

    • 3.5 demonstrate emergency first-aid techniques; e.g., artificial respiration, control of bleeding from cuts, care for victims of shock or concussion, care of sprains, fractures and dislocations, treatment of burns, blisters and frostbite, care of animal and insect bites

    • 3.6 demonstrate techniques for detecting, treating and preventing hypothermia

    • 3.7 demonstrate basic survival techniques for the outdoors; e.g., fire building, shelter building, sending rescue signals, securing water and food

    • 3.8 demonstrate safe practices for fishing and engaging in related outdoor activities; e.g., boat safety, ice safety, hook removal, bear safety

  • 4 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 4.1.1 communicate

      • 4.1.2 manage information

      • 4.1.3 use numbers

      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 4.2.2 be responsible

      • 4.2.3 be adaptable

      • 4.2.4 learn continuously

      • 4.2.5 work safely

    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 4.3.1 work with others

      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

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