Record #:

2441

Author(s):

Van Horn, Scott; Jones, T. Wayne

Abstract:

Bass populations can be seriously threatened in the state's lakes and waterways by overfishing. The problem can be reduced by catch-and-release fishing. If properly handled after being caught, then quickly freed, the fish can survive for future sport.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 59 Issue 8, Aug 1995, p4-7, il

Subject(s):

Bass fishing; Fish populations; Fishery conservation