[xtreme76]

Excellent post. I agree 100%. Although this is a musky post much of this information pertains to other predatory fish. In general the bigger and closer to the top of the food chain a predator is the more sensitive it is to harvest.
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I also agree voluntary release is the key, this comes with education. I like how this post is not related to any other just about education. If we try to regulate everything it causes problems.
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For example I voluntarily have a self-imposed slot on walleye. I do like to eat fish and walleye in particular, however I understand how important the large females are. These fish are released. Do I wish everyone did the same, heck yes. Do I wish there they put strict regulations and make everyone do the same on every body of water. No, I don't want to make people do as I do. I want them to understand why I do what I do and then choose to do the same. It works much better that way. I accept that not all will choose my train of thought, but the more the better.
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I don't fish for Musky but if I caught one I would release it unless it was going to die. I understand what you are saying. I hope you have converted others to your way of thinking so they will do the same.