Bowfishing is a popular practice, with at least some legal opportunities in all 50 states.
Unlike hook-and-line angling, bowfishing does not lend itself to the release of fish. The practice of attempting to release a fish shot by bow is not legal in most states, including Wisconsin, and recent research illustrates the futility of trying to release bow-shot fish.
After ‘what’s the biggest fish you got?’ the next most common question we get about surveys might be, ‘How many different species did you get?’ I appreciate that people share a fascination for fish diversity. Getting surprising fish in surveys is a favorite part of my job.
Ask a Fisheries Biologist: What do we learn from a species count during surveys? Read More »
Ice fishing conditions are different from what we experienced last year. Last year there was ice on many of the small lakes when we received a big dumping of snow. That led to slushy conditions, and the insulating nature of snow made it difficult to build more ice.
Walking was not easy in many places, and in some cases, driving was not an option. Anglers still managed to go fishing, but many seemed to consider it almost a lost season.
Ask a fish biologist: Fishing clear ice is tricky Read More »
If you look closely at the side of most freshwater fish, you will see one of their most unique sensory systems, the lateral line. This appears visually as a faint row running along the fish. Many anglers might have heard of the lateral line and its role in helping fish capture prey even when visibility is low, but exactly how does it work?
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Some time ago, I asked about fishing rumors or myths that people have heard and a friendly reader reminded me of an interesting rumor concerning northern pike. The myth – and it is a myth – is that pike lose their teeth at certain times of the year and do not feed again until they grow back.
Ask a fisheries biologist: No, pike don’t lose their teeth Read More »
The ‘how’ of the generation and spread of fishing-related rumors always amazes me. It also is frustrating when rumors get in the way of real information sharing, which I try to do in these columns.
Some rumors can be harmful, especially when they promote distrust of other people or groups. Not all rumors are malicious, though, some just relate to fish biology and oddities.
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Trout fishing is a unique fishing experience that can offer serenity, strategic challenges, an opportunity to bring home some great-tasting fish, and sometimes all three. In the Hayward area, trout fishing usually does not involve hopping into a boat and motoring out onto a lake, which means anglers targeting trout will have to venture into wilder areas.
Here are a few recommendations for summer trout fishing that will help you find some fish while avoiding brush and bugs.
Trout fishing tips with Wisconsin DNR fish biologist Max Wolter Read More »
During the last several years, the Hayward DNR fish team has worked on a Couderay River smallmouth bass tagging project, partially funded by the Wisconsin Smallmouth Bass Alliance.
Ask fisheries biologist Max Wolter: Smallmouth bass aging Read More »
Our different fish species in Wisconsin evolved and adapted to different environments over millions of years. Understanding the differences may help people find and catch fish, or at least, gain more appreciation for the origin of our diverse fish communities.
Ask Fisheries Biologist Max Wolter: Tails of many Wisconsin fish tell their story Read More »
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