British Columbia Research Shows Anglers’ Landing Nets Leading Cause Of Injuries Linked To Deaths Of Released Coho, Fish Die Days Later

Above photo: Fin damage on a coho salmon is mostly caused by ‘fish-friendly’ landing nets. Credit: Quin Johnston Coho salmon released by recreational anglers are far more likely to survive when handled without a landing net, according to new research. In salmon fisheries where anglers may be required to release salmon that are undersized, wild or not the target species, post-release survival is critical to conservation…

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