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Old 12-03-2012, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Kurt505 View Post
After reading this entire thread I'm still left wondering, will I be charged in Alberta for using barbed hooks? I'll call my friend who is a fish and wildlife officer and find out I guess.
Right now, no...however as soon as the wording gets straightened out the law will come back, and likely with no announcement, leaving anybody using barbs in a sticky spot.

Best (and easier/safer) to just keep fishing barbless because we know it's coming back.
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