Development and efficacy of a bycatch reduction device for Wisconsin-type fyke nets deployed in freshwater systems

Authors
Fratto, Z.W., Barko, V.A. and Scheibe, J.S.
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
Chelonian Conservation and Biology
Volume (Issue #)
7(2)
Page #s
205-212
Contact information
valeriebarko@jalc.edu
Summary

Wisconsin-type fyke nets were modified in an effort to reduce the incidental bycatch of turtles, without significantly reducing the catch of targeted fish species.  The tests were conducted in three rivers (Missouri, Mississippi and Gasconade) in Missouri.  The net was modified by adding four lines in the vertical gap of the net and this modification was successful at significantly reducing turtle bycatch with no significant decrease in the quantity of fish caught.