Tag: "vhs"
Winter 2017 VHS Virus Fish Kills on Lake St. Clair
By editor on May 5, 2017 | In MI Dept of Natural Resources, Species related | Send feedback »
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that test results on fish collected in the ongoing fish kill event on Lake St. Clair were confirmed to be positive for viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSv). Fish were collected during late March and early April and included gizzard shad, bluegill, and black and white crappie. more »
MDNR final version fish disease control order
By editor on May 17, 2007 | In Conservation | Send feedback »
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources released their final version of the new Fish Disease Control order for state waters. Great consideration given for catch-and-release tournament anglers, but anglers also need to help out. See the GreatLakesBass.com VHS page for more details on FO-245 more »
VHS federal order amended for events
By editor on May 4, 2007 | In Conservation | Send feedback »
The VHS virus federal order has been amended effective 5/4/07 to allow transportation of live fish over international and interstate borders for fishing activities such as tournaments where the fish are released alive. more »