State record: Is there need to change the way it is done?

[maddowg1192000]

I was just looking at the cover of a magazine and there was a pic of a sturgeon that was suppose to weigh 124LBS. I was thinking that the DNR should have 2 categories for records(normal and CPR). For the CPR they could make a registered tape measure that they could charge for(lets say $10) and the money could go towards fish habitat. My question is, do you think the DNR should change the way records are kept?

[LMITOUT]

The closest thing would be the Master Angler program which covers both kept fish and CPR fish. Only fish kept will count as a state record though and it really is the only way for it to be "official".

[crazyice]

That rule sucks if you ask me! This topic has been discussed in depth in threads on other spots in this forum... Just no way around it right now.

[JohnMickish]

If everybodywas honest it would help. With a record you can't stretch the truth, that's why they have to use a certified scale. Length and girth measurements are not an exact science and not all fish weigh the same with the same measurements. Hmmm, if I start the measuring tape at 3 instead of zero.....