How Can You Prevent ANS? ​ DON’T MOVE FISH BETWEEN WATERBODIES!​

While the allure of having large or different fish closer to home may sound irresistible for some anglers, the negative implications of moving fish from their native watersheds to areas where they are not native are not worth the potential damage they may cause. Predation, competition, and hybridization are just a few potential problems. The introduction of a new species may forever alter the ecological balance of a watershed. Instead, enjoy catching fish in their native range.

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Photo Credit: Duane Raver/FWS