Episode 164: Is Catch and Release Making our Fish Smaller? (w/ Dr. Steven Cooke)

Episode 164: Is Catch and Release Making our Fish Smaller? (w/ Dr. Steven Cooke)

1:30:15 Mar 27, 2025
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Thank you to the sponsors of today's episode!- The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species- SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures- J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment- Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memoriesThis week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. Steven Cooke to get a scientist's perspective on whether catch-and-release fishing is making the average size of fish smaller. Topics discussed included: private land fish management; whether trout can ever out-eat bass; why hatchery fish are more vulnerable; canibalism in fish; the problem with too many big fish; tipping points; feeding catfish pasta; the European model of fisheries management; wach-a-mole fishing; normalizing fish frys; and much more!To never miss an episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favourite podcast app!More from Angelo and Pete:? WEBSITE? FACEBOOK? INSTAGRAM? YOUTUBE
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