We've actually written that into our constitution, see resolution 3. (We plan to amend resolution 3 to include guidelines for "responsible use of locality information on the internet", and possibly one other item we are discussing:



Resolution 3: HCU establishes the following ethical collection standards: (a) methods of take should limit impact on natural habitats (replace all cover objects, do not tear apart rocks or logs, do not use chemicals, etc); (b) catch and release coupled with limited take for personal use (for study or captive-breeding purposes) is encouraged

(c) collecting practices should minimize risk to the animal in question from inadvertent damage or stress

(d) collecting practices should minimize risk to the collector, either from the animal (e.g. Venomous species), the habitat (e.g. Dangerous cliffs), or other humans (e.g. Other motorists)

(e) collecting practices should respect landowner rights, including but not limited to securing permission for land entry and the packing out of all personal trash
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