Aiming for Answers
In a unique experiment, biologists teamed up with bowfishing anglers to learn about their sport and its targeted fish.
An ancient art is the focus of a modern science experiment, as researchers recently teamed up with bowfishing anglers for a unique fishing and learning opportunity at Shell Lake in northeast Oklahoma. As part of a joint effort between the Wildlife Department and Oklahoma Fish Stickers, a simulated bowfishing tournament was held Aug. 9-10 that gave insights into the sport, its targeted fish, and how the two groups can maintain both the long-lived fishery and the specialized pursuit of fish.
“We’re seizing any opportunity we can to learn more,” said Jason Schooley, a senior fisheries biologist with the Wildlife Department. “This tournament gives us a unique opportunity to describe the population level impacts of bowfishing at Shell Lake, but the work complements other ongoing efforts, including a multi-year genetics project.”
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