MDIFW Blog

Goldfish are Invading-Part 2

[caption id="attachment_407" align="alignleft" width="300"] Biologists mix the chemical Rotenone with water taken from the pond prior to application[/caption] As expressed in Goldfish part 1, those little inconspicuous, simple fish that may be resi

Creating Suitable Spots for Salmon Young

[caption id="attachment_396" align="alignleft" width="300"] IFW biologists and NextEra Energy biologists electro-fish for young salmon[/caption] The Moosehead Lake region has always been a hotspot for landlocked salmon fishing, with one

Resident Canada Goose Banding

[caption id="attachment_387" align="alignleft" width="300"] Corralling geese into the pen[/caption] About a month ago I had the opportunity to go out with our wildlife biologists when they were banding Canada geese.

Learning to fish with Backyard Bass

Teaching children to fish is both rewarding and challenging, especially when working with a large group of children at one time.  I always strive to provide an opportunity for the kids I work with to go on an actual fishing trip but sometimes it just isn't realistic.   Enter - Backyard Bass. I was first introduced to this tool when it was endorsed by the Future Fisherman Foundation.