H O O K E D A B I R D ?
Even if you take precautionary
steps to avoid it, you might
hook a bird by accident.
That’s when it’s important to
remember — don’t cut the line
and let the bird fly away with
it attached. This can lead to
entanglement, resulting in death
of that bird and possibly others
as well. Instead, follow these
simple steps to unhook the
bird: Reel. Remove. Release.
MyFWC.com/Unhook
If you hook a bird take these steps
for safe rescue and release:
1. Wear safety glasses and enlist a partner for help.
2. Reel the bird in slowly and lift it from the water
using a hoop net.
3. Grasp the bird by the head just behind the eyes
and fold the wings against the body. For pelicans, hold the beak, keeping the mouth slightly
open so it can breathe. Cover the bird’s head
with a cloth to keep it calm.
4. Remove the barb and hook from the bird using
pliers or clippers. If the bird is entangled,
remove all line.
5. Release the bird (if healthy) by placing it on
the ground near the water and allowing it to
take off.
6. If the bird has swallowed the hook or is severely
injured, contact a local wildlife rehabilitator
from the list at MyFWC.com/Unhook.
How else can you help a
seabird or wading bird?
1. Don’t feed the birds, which teaches them to
approach where they are more likely to be
hooked.
2. Dispose of filleted bones where birds can’t get
them — in a trash can with lid or at home.
Bones of a filleted fish can tear throats, stomachs and intestines.
3. Cover bait buckets and take unused bait home.
4. Dispose of fishing line in a monofilament recycling bin or cut into small pieces and place in
the trash.
5. Don’t leave your line unattended.
6. Cast carefully to avoid being snared on trees,
bridge piles, power lines or obstacles.
7. Help others learn what to do when they accidentally hook a bird. It’s pretty easy, once you
know how.
• Boats & Motors
• Factory Promotions
• Service & Parts
Whether you like to fish or the
comforts of riding, Mike’s Marine
Supply has the boats to fit your needs.
850-984-5637 or 850-984-5693
1296 Coastal Highway
Panacea, FL
www.mikesmarineflorida.com
STORE HOURS
Mon-Tue: 8:00-5:00 Wed: 8:00-1:00
Thu-Sat: 8:00-5:00
Closed Sundays
Do this
To avoid this
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Even if you take precautionary
steps to avoid it, you might
hook a bird by accident.
That’s when it’s important to
remember — don’t cut the line
and let the bird fly away with
it attached. This can lead to
entanglement, resulting in death
of that bird and possibly others
as well. Instead, follow these
simple steps to unhook the
bird: Reel. Remove. Release.
MyFWC.com/Unhook
If you hook a bird take these steps
for safe rescue and release:
1. Wear safety glasses and enlist a partner for help.
2. Reel the bird in slowly and lift it from the water
using a hoop net.
3. Grasp the bird by the head just behind the eyes
and fold the wings against the body. For pelicans, hold the beak, keeping the mouth slightly
open so it can breathe. Cover the bird’s head
with a cloth to keep it calm.
4. Remove the barb and hook from the bird using
pliers or clippers. If the bird is entangled,
remove all line.
5. Release the bird (if healthy) by placing it on
the ground near the water and allowing it to
take off.
6. If the bird has swallowed the hook or is severely
injured, contact a local wildlife rehabilitator
from the list at MyFWC.com/Unhook.
How else can you help a
seabird or wading bird?
1. Don’t feed the birds, which teaches them to
approach where they are more likely to be
hooked.
2. Dispose of filleted bones where birds can’t get
them — in a trash can with lid or at home.
Bones of a filleted fish can tear throats, stomachs and intestines.
3. Cover bait buckets and take unused bait home.
4. Dispose of fishing line in a monofilament recycling bin or cut into small pieces and place in
the trash.
5. Don’t leave your line unattended.
6. Cast carefully to avoid being snared on trees,
bridge piles, power lines or obstacles.
7. Help others learn what to do when they accidentally hook a bird. It’s pretty easy, once you
know how.
• Boats & Motors
• Factory Promotions
• Service & Parts
Whether you like to fish or the
comforts of riding, Mike’s Marine
Supply has the boats to fit your needs.
850-984-5637 or 850-984-5693
1296 Coastal Highway
Panacea, FL
www.mikesmarineflorida.com
STORE HOURS
Mon-Tue: 8:00-5:00 Wed: 8:00-1:00
Thu-Sat: 8:00-5:00
Closed Sundays
Do this
To avoid this
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