Harvest trends, growth and longevity, and population dynamics reveal traditional assumptions for redhorse (Moxostoma spp.) management in Minnesota are not supported

Centenarian lifespans of three freshwater fish species in Arizona reveal the exceptional longevity of the buffalofishes (Ictiobus)

“…Little is known about Arizona buffalofishes since the 1970s. New sport fisheries have emerged including catch-and-kill bowfishing, which has raised substantial conservation concern nationwide 16 – 21 , 31 – 33 , but conservation angling of buffalofishes (this study) has not previously been reported. Such activities, in practice, imply new game fish status to these species because they are recreationally pursued.…”

“…Such activities, in practice, imply new game fish status to these species because they are recreationally pursued. However, fisheries management has not adapted 20 , 31 , 34 , 35 . Buffalofishes were long considered to have low catchability for recreational anglers 1 – 3 , and because the pejorative “rough fish” label has persisted nationally, it has instilled inaccurate public perceptions of many such fishes 20 , 21 , 31 , 36 – 38 .…”

“…However, fisheries management has not adapted 20 , 31 , 34 , 35 . Buffalofishes were long considered to have low catchability for recreational anglers 1 – 3 , and because the pejorative “rough fish” label has persisted nationally, it has instilled inaccurate public perceptions of many such fishes 20 , 21 , 31 , 36 – 38 . As of 2023, no take limits exist on buffalofishes across most of their USA range, including Arizona.…”

“…As of 2023, no take limits exist on buffalofishes across most of their USA range, including Arizona. Standard funding channels are also shifted away from species that have been traditionally considered nongame, and as a result there is little management of these fishes even as new sport fisheries have emerged 16 , 19 , 20 , 31 , 34 , 35 , 39 .…”