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Sure - we tag sharks....
I tag sharks as part of the NMFS ~ National Marine Fisheries Service.
They provide the tags and the index cards that you need to fill out when you tag a fish.
All the information WE provide is used for studying the migratory habits of these magnificant machines!
The send every "tagger" a bulletin each year with tons of statitics ~ how far sharks have travelled between captures ~ the time at liberty between captures ~ etc.
They do a wonderful job with the research ~ and as if that isn't enough ~ they send embroidered NMFS SHARK hats if you return a tag or if your fish's tag gets returned by another fisherman!
(This post edited by Makoman16 on 03/06/2003)
I tag sharks as part of the NMFS ~ National Marine Fisheries Service.
They provide the tags and the index cards that you need to fill out when you tag a fish.
All the information WE provide is used for studying the migratory habits of these magnificant machines!
The send every "tagger" a bulletin each year with tons of statitics ~ how far sharks have travelled between captures ~ the time at liberty between captures ~ etc.
They do a wonderful job with the research ~ and as if that isn't enough ~ they send embroidered NMFS SHARK hats if you return a tag or if your fish's tag gets returned by another fisherman!
(This post edited by Makoman16 on 03/06/2003)
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dabomb4810, if you care to participate in the program, send a letter to the N.M.F.S. requesting that you would like to. Send to:
APEX Predators Program
National marine Fishries Service
28 Tarzwell Drive
Narragansett, RI 02882-1199
If you send them a letter, they will in turn send you some forms to fill out, when you return those, they will send you a tagging kit which includes 5 tags, cards, shark identification manuel, general information, etc. They only ask that you are serious and will use them.
You can get additional information by visiting www.nmfspermits.com It looks like you will need a permit to fish sharks this year. I believe this same permit will cover sharks and tunas.
It is a good program that goes a long way to help understand these beautiful creatures, and it is a lot of fun as well.
MakoMatt
APEX Predators Program
National marine Fishries Service
28 Tarzwell Drive
Narragansett, RI 02882-1199
If you send them a letter, they will in turn send you some forms to fill out, when you return those, they will send you a tagging kit which includes 5 tags, cards, shark identification manuel, general information, etc. They only ask that you are serious and will use them.
You can get additional information by visiting www.nmfspermits.com It looks like you will need a permit to fish sharks this year. I believe this same permit will cover sharks and tunas.
It is a good program that goes a long way to help understand these beautiful creatures, and it is a lot of fun as well.
MakoMatt
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......also in the kit!
You will also get a "tag pin" in the kit so that you don't have to spend money on a fancy tag stick.
You can use any old 5-6 foot broom handle and drill a hole in the end of it! Then, sink the pin that they give you in the kit ~ BAM ~ a custom tag stick for FREE!
You will also get a "tag pin" in the kit so that you don't have to spend money on a fancy tag stick.
You can use any old 5-6 foot broom handle and drill a hole in the end of it! Then, sink the pin that they give you in the kit ~ BAM ~ a custom tag stick for FREE!
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It is a lot of fun. mail away to the addresss posted to get a kit.
It is a lot of fun. mail away to the addresss posted to get a kit.
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