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A Call for Ethical and Responsible Treatment of Invasive Species by Recreational Anglers
Date of this Version
Winter 2022
Document Type
Article
Citation
Human–Wildlife Interactions (Winter 2022) 16(3): article 12
doi: 10.26077/b991-4069
Abstract
Invasive species pose a prominent threat to global biodiversity, with aquatic ecosystems being particularly susceptible. In an effort to limit the spread of aquatic invasive species, numerous public awareness programs have been launched, and several regions have enacted “must-kill” angling regulations, which prohibit the live release of invasive fish species when captured. Many education programs, however, demonize invasive species and lack any instruction for humane euthanasia. This unbalanced approach has translated into widespread mistreatment of invasive species among recreational anglers. This piece addresses these concerns by discussing their significance and providing recommendations for how education programs can adopt a more comprehensive approach to mitigate this issue.
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Open access. License: CC BY 4.0