Another active thread on punch cards raises a question for me.

If I land a fish that can be legally kept (i.e., within season, fin clipped, etc), can I give the fish to my fishing buddy who is standing next to me, provided she properly records the fish on her punch card?

If this is illegal, am I guilty for providing her with the fish or is she guilty for accepting it? Or both?

I ask this question because I've done this before. And I've seen other anglers do it. But that doesn't mean it's right.........

if you land the fish you have to record it not her, now if you hand off the rod and she reels it in i believe its fine.. but if you fight it, land it, you must punch it

You catch you punch. You can give it to her but it needs to be accompanied by a note showing your info and that the fish was given to her by you. We right a letter once a year when we come back from opening day of trout. I have a camper with a frezzer so all the fish end up with me. Just incase they have a game road block up. I have only seen that once in 35 years of fishing over their.