Wyoming regulations state that when filleting fish, a piece of skin large enough for species identification must be left attached. How large does the piece need to be?
A. A piece of skin at least 1-inch square will provide Game and Fish biologists and wardens all they need to identify the species. The Game and Fish suggests stopping the fillet cut one inch before the end of the last slice. The skin regulation is in place because limits vary depending on fish species. Fillets are often very similar between species and the skin allows for quick identification. That makes enforcement of laws easier and creel census data more precise.
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