The 3Rs of Being a SMART Angler Have you ever gone to a fishing program taught by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)? If so, you probably learned how to be a SMART Angler. SMART stands for: Safety First; Mind your Manners; Appreciate your Aquatic Resources; and Teach Others. Did you notice a missing letter from this acronym? That's right. It is R. The R in SMART stands for three values that are important to an ethical angler-Respect, Responsibility, and Release. A SMART Angler knows to be respectful of other anglers and to be quiet when near the water, so fish do not scare away. SMART Anglers are also responsible for keeping waterways clean and safe for other anglers. SMART Anglers release the fish they catch back into the water unless they plan to eat the fish. What other ways can you be an ethical angler when fishing? List them on the space provided on the last page of this PLAY. 46 Pennsylvania Angler & Boater * September/October 2020 www.fishandboat.comhttp://www.fishandboat.com