Don’t Spread Non-Native Crayfish
Red Swamp Crayfish, photo by Keith Sutton Help Fight the Spread of Invasive Crayfish By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Importing crayfish for bait is not a good idea The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding the public and seafood distributors that importing and possessing live red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) is prohibited by law […]
A New Name for Bighead, Black, Grass, and Silver Asian Carp
Carp on the Dinner Table? by Ron Presley Bighead, black, grass, and silver Asian Carp are becoming known as Copi in the food industry. There are not many anglers that have not heard of Asian carp. The bighead, black, grass, and silver carp are invasive species that were imported into the United States in […]
RBFF Reports Fishing & Boating Rose to Historic Popularity in 2020
Editor’s Note: COVID-19 has had a substantial impact on the fishing and boating behavior of America. Part of the increased activity is likely because of opportunity, but much was due to the positive benefits of being outdoors and enjoying what Mother Nature has to offer. Hopefully, many of the new anglers will continue to fish and […]
