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e could surely use a mental-health Burying our heads in screens, laboring away in cubi-
break these days. Be it the weather, cles, and wasting natural resources through needless
social media, politics, your job, your consumerism is destroying us. We are like algae covering
W bank account, or the worst public a pond, and no amount of new tech is going to change

health crisis in a century, any number things as long as we continue on our
of things could have you feeling not so current path.
spectacular these days. This may all seem like doom and

Luckily for all of us there’s a simple, gloom with no hope in sight. But it’s
affordable “medicine” to help us heal, our behavior that created this destructive
and it’s available 365 days a year: fishing! countdown clock, and fortunately our
Peer-reviewed studies have shown behavior is something we each have the
that fishing, and moreso spending time ability to take control of and change.

in nature, creates a great sense of relax- We can’t fix all our wrongs over-
ation, which lowers stress levels and leads night. But by working to build back the
to improved cardiovascular and emotional Earth through small rewarding gains,

well-being. we will inevitably produce positive
Skylar St.Yves
Also, wild-caught fish is a sustainable changes and renew the planet for our
and healthy boost to your diet, providing beneficial nutrients family trees to grow.
such as Omega 3, vitamin B12, vitamin D, good cholesterol, Fishing can be the first board in a bridge to brighter
and protein. tomorrows. Changing habits to improve our behavior can

Participating in fishing and sharing the opportunity to be incredibly difficult. But when it provides joy and a sense
participate with others is a win-win toward a healthy lifestyle. of self-worth along the way, it is well within our grasp.
There was a time not so long ago when human existence Find yourself some peace and relief this spring by

relied a great deal on hunting and fishing. Our planet will- hitting the water to fish, and help change the world by
ingly provided that bounty as long as we were willing to introducing someone new. Check out this year’s Anglers’
respect and embrace it. Guide in this magazine to learn about some Close to
What a difference a few generations can make, for better Home fishing spots to start your journey!
and for worse.

I believe the notion that “this whole world’s gone crazy” is
a by-product of our ever-distancing ourselves from nature.
We are biological beings with an inherent calling to the water Skylar St.Yves,

and wilderness. Communication and Education Specialist

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