FISHING -- A photo of an osprey draped with fishing line illustrates the responsibility anglers have to take care of their tackle.

The photo was snapped after the osprey dove for kokanee at Hayden Lake. Being tangled in fishing line can be a death sentence to a bird.

Anglers can do their part by following the good advice they've heard on how to land a lunker: Use fresh line of the appropriate strength for the fish being caught. Re-tie knots often to avoid breakoffs.

That's the stuff most of us already do to avoid losing fish and expensive lures. 

The main thing: NEVER discard fishing line outdoors, especially along a stream or river.  Put it in a bag or pocket and take it to a garbage can.

And if you see discarded line from somebody else, gather it up.  That's the least we can do as fishermen in respect to wildlife.