Fishers are “a mid-sized carnivore” (about 15 pounds) in the weasel family, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. But New Hampshire state wildlife officials shared the video and confirmed it was a fisher. “The fisher is trying to get the fox tired so he can kill it. Do foxes eat fishers? Fishers are important predators…
A fish could be large enough to swallow a human. The largest fish known to man is the whale shark and that could probably fit a man in it’s stomach, Also the basking shark has the right kind of dimensions but both of these beasts eat plankton and small fish. Has a fish ever swallowed…
Is float tube safe? The durability and superior design of today’s U-shaped and V-shaped float tubes offer a safe and fun fishing solution when reasonable precautions are met. Human error has more to due with fishing float tube safety than the boat itself. How do you keep fish in float tube? 14 Quick Tips for…
Fish don’t “blink” their eyes quite like humans do. Our eyelids, both upper and lower, are equipped with glands that secrete the proper components onto our eye surface to keep things moist. Is there a fish that blinks? General consensus is that the shark (most — not all types) is the only fish that blinks,…
Why is length-weight relationship in fish important? Length-weight relationships (LWRs) and relative condition factor are of great importance in fishery assessment studies since it provide information about the growth of the fish, its general wellbeing, and fitness in a marine habitat. What is the difference between total length and standard length of fish? The length…
The answer is yes, but not because water changes are inherently bad. Because the fish live in the water, and the changes happen slowly, they adjust to it. When a sudden, large water change occurs, it causes such a drastic shift in the makeup of the water that the fish often cannot tolerate it and…
Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish. Another commonly eaten fish, albacore (“white”) tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna. Do all fish in the ocean have mercury? Nearly all fish contain trace amounts of mercury, but longer-lived predators —…
Is Nemo fish endangered? Not extinct. Which animals in Finding Nemo are endangered? All species of marine turtles (“Squirt” and “Crush”) and more than half of all hammerhead sharks (“Anchor”), mackerel sharks (“Bruce” and “Chum”), and eagle rays (“Mr. Ray”) are threatened. Seahorses (“Sheldon”) are the most threatened group of bony fish in Finding Nemo,…
If you’ve used a high heat oil in a deep fryer to cook your fish then, yes, you can reuse your oil. The oil might impart the fish taste to other dishes. If you’ve pan-fried your fish, then no, you’ll want to discard your cooking oil. Can you reuse oil after frying fish? A downside…
Can I show my Texas fishing license on my phone? View your licenses and purchase history in the Outdoor Annual mobile app. You can now use a mobile device to show proof of hunting and fishing licenses for activities that do not require tagging or physical stamps. Just enter your license information in the Outdoor…
Your rods and tackle should stay in a dry, cool area. Heat weakens the graphite and fibreglass, so keep them out of the sunlight and somewhere that doesn’t go above room temperature. You also want to make sure your rods are stored vertically, to prevent a set or bend. Is heat bad for fishing rods?…
Can goldfish live with cleaner fish? Rubber-lipped plecos are fairly peaceful algae-eating fish, so generally they will not bother your goldfish. They also do well in water temperatures between 70F and 78F, so their temperature range is within that of most goldfish aquariums. Can you put an algae eater in with goldfish? Answer: Algae eaters…