Exotic fish in Idaho brings questions and problems
Idaho Fish and Game reviews the debate over introducing exotic species such as walleye and white bass. The article traces historical attempts starting with carp in 1886, noting ecological impacts and the need for scientific proof of benefits before expanding the state's sport fishery.
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Idaho
State Fish ‘and Game Department
Gem State
U. S. Fish Commission
Snake
Bear Rivers
Asia
Exotic fish introductions reshape Idaho waters over decades
The article details how exotic species entered Idaho fishing waters beginning in 1893 with the Boise River release and continuing through 1940 with releases in the Little Wood River and Snake River. It notes the mixed outcomes, with channel catfish and largemouth bass spreading widely, while some introductions failed or faced restrictions, and live bait bans persist except in a brief winter Idaho stretch.
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State Fish and Game Department
Walters
Idaho
Kotenai River
Montana
Canada
Mississippi River
Swan Falls
Snake River
U. S. Fish Commission
Boise River
Little Wood River
Gooding
Burley
Glenns Ferry
Welser
Little Wood
Snake Rivers
Shoshone Falls
Columbia River
Treasures and Visitors Rectangle in Soda Springs Community
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Paskins and Mrs. Elmer Palmer of Preston visited in Soda Springs at the Barkley home and with Scott Barkley. Kent Paskins stayed with Richard Denton. Malcolm Denton weekend in Boise. Visitors included C L Lyon West Jordan Utah Wayne Crosby Perry Lee Howell Salt Lake City and Lois Atkinson Ogden. High councilmen Alfred Kern Gustave Hedin and others attended church activities.
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Ted Paskins
Elmer Palmer
Preston
Soda Springs
Jack Barkley
Scott Barkley
Kent Paskins
Richard Denton
Malcolm ‘Denton
Boise
Leonard Lewis
Lomna Denton
Brad Shumway
Andy Denton
C. L. Lyon
West Jordan
Utah
Wayne Crosby
Perry Lee Howell
Salt Lake City
Lois Atkinson
Ogden
Alfred Kern
Gustave Hedin
Vera Atkinson
Lila
Margaret Shumway
Utalna
Kathryn
Bessie Reeder
DalVon Atkinson
Vori R. Atkinson
Dairon
DeRalph Perry
South America
Fishes Introduced to Idaho Waters Prove Nuisances
Simpson states that many species such as largemouth bass black crappie bluegill sunfish pumpkinseed goldfish tench and carp were released as game or food fish with little regard for biology. In Idaho waters these species have often become nuisances.
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Atlantic
Mid-West
Simpson
Idaho
Kamloops
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Jim Humbird
Idaho Fish and Game Department
Bunny
Johnson
Se Ve
Malcolm
Fish and Game Department
Fisheries Management Division
James C. Simpson
William H. Ridenbaurgh
Federal Fish Commission
Hoaliborner
Ugs
Texas Bank
Treasureton
Vangas Price
Vangas
Northwest Propane Gas Co., Inc
South State
Farmers Auto
Robert N. Acock
Utah Poultry & Farmers Cooperative
Rex Crane
Mgr
Pinkham
Gerad W Scheider Paul, Fase
Gerald W. Schneider
Paul, Ida
Mr. Schneider
United States Steel
USS
Foplarad Bademark
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