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Council hears evidence of hook‑injury scores elsewhere; Utah shows limited but notable hook‑scarring
Summary
Members discussed a published 'hooking injury' scale after a circulated article about population-level harm on a heavily fished stretch; DWR staff said Utah sampling finds hook scarring in some rivers (Green River ~13% with minor damage) but no clear population-level declines yet; members encouraged targeted monitoring and angler education.
A council member circulated an article titled (paraphrased) about a hooking‑injury scale and high rates of injury on a heavily fished stretch. The member asked whether Utah has observed similar damage.
Trina Hedrick, the DWR cold‑water sport fish coordinator, said DWR routinely looks for hook scarring during…
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