In Maryland, a new Chesapeake Bay giveaway is tying invasive species removal to public recreation by offering free fishing trips.
The plan is meant to do two things at once: increase catches of destructive blue catfish and create paid opportunities for charter captains and guides.
What’s happening?
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is launching a public drawing for Chesapeake Bay trips targeting blue catfish through a program called the Reel in the Blues Bonanza, according to Outdoor News. State officials want the summer and fall effort to result in more harvesting of the invasive fish.
Entries open June 24. People who are chosen will get the contact information for participating captains and guides and can then schedule their trips directly…