Oftentimes when people think of electrofishing, they think about an electrofishing survey as just a means to see what species of...
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Choosing the Right Forage Fish for Raising Trophy Bass
When it comes to choosing the proper forage species for your Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) there are several options...
I Don't See My Fish. Are They All Dead?
When the weather turns really hot for an extended period, or cold enough so the average water temps drop below 40 degrees, we...
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Natural vs. Artificial Pond Habitats: Which is Better?
Ponds, those serene pockets of water tucked away in nature's embrace, are not only picturesque but also crucial ecosystems. These...
Why Otters, Beavers and Muskrats are Bad for Ponds
If you have owned a pond for very long there is a good chance that you have run across some nuisance wildlife at one time or...
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Choosing The Best Fish Feed for Your Pond
You've decided to add supplemental feeding to your pond management plan so you can achieve your desired goals, but how do you...
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How to Identify Different Types of Turtles
If you’ve got a pond, chances are you have turtles, and, more than likely, you’ve got multiple species. Whether you consider them...
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What is a Fisheries Biologist?
Have you ever wondered, “What exactly is a fisheries biologist?” or “What does a fisheries biologist do on a daily basis?” The...
What Do Bluegill Eat?
Coppernose Bluegill are without a doubt the backbone of any healthy and thriving Bass population. If you’re wondering how to make...
When pond and lake owners think of algae blooms, they are most often visualizing Filamentous Algae or the “scum” that grows in...
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How Can I Control My Fish Population?
Fish population management is an important practice when goals include trophy pond management or general fishing. Within any...
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