Spoon
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guys i am really curious about the legalities of using polespear with scuba in the Phil? I know that using spearguns with scuba is frowned upon and illegal in some areas but wondering if the polespear is applicable? just wondering
using polespear with scuba legal?
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shugar
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from what i know "spearfishing" (that would include the polespear i guess) on scuba is illegal in protected/ sanctuary areas...Spoon:guys i am really curious about the legalities of using polespear with scuba in the Phil? I know that using spearguns with scuba is frowned upon and illegal in some areas but wondering if the polespear is applicable? just wondering
some resorts ban it all together (scuba or not)
there are some dive areas though that allow this... more often than not these are the off-the-beaten track areas and not the primary dive destinations (like anilao, pg, bora, malapascua, etc.)
personally? i frown upon it... hunting in general... especially on scuba... it doesn't give the fish a sporting chance... on apnea in a non-protected area - have fun - but i won't look at the pictures...
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Spoon
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shugar:
as mentioned i was only wondering
shugar
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no prob =)Spoon:
if it wasn't for the relative rarity of some creatures or the overall threat humans are making against the marine environment, i would love to give spear fishing a go... my dad used to do it way back when it was not politically incorrect to do so
Jag
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