Fish of Michigan Field Guide

Dave Bosanko

Book cover for Fish of Michigan Field Guide
Book cover for Fish of Michigan Field Guide

Fish of Michigan Field Guide

Fish of Michigan Field Guide

Dave Bosanko

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Go Fishing with Michigan's Famous Identification Guide!

Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Great Lake State is an angler's paradise. Reel in fish, and make identifying your catches a snap. Now in its second edition, the Fish of Michigan Field Guide by Dave Bosanko features detailed information about 79 species of Michigan fish. When you're not sure what you caught, grab the handy guide and narrow your choices by family. Then identify your prize with the intricately detailed fish illustrations. Further verify the type of fish using the "Similar Species" comparisons.

Book Features:

  • Detailed information about 79 species
  • Professional-quality illustrations--perfect for fish identification
  • Fascinating facts on spawning behavior, feeding habits, and more
  • Fishing tips and inside information for easily locating fishing hotspots
  • Bonus resources such as state fishing records and answers to frequently asked questions

This new edition includes updated information about everything from range to state records, as well as the inclusion of six new species. A new section on fishing tips offers pointers to help you catch more fish, and more information on invasive species can help prevent their spread. The Fish of Michigan Field Guide is essential for every tackle box, beach bag, RV, and cabin. Plus, its convenient size makes it perfect for the dock or boat.

About the Author

Dave Bosanko was born in Kansas and studied engineering before following his love of nature to degrees in biology and chemistry from Emporia State University. He spent thirty years as staff biologist at two of the University of Minnesota's field stations. Though his training was in mammal physiology, Dave worked on a wide range of research projects ranging from fish, bird and mammal population studies to experiments with biodiversity and prairie restoration. An avid fisherman and naturalist, he has long enjoyed applying the fruits of his extensive field research to patterning fish location and behavior, and observing how these fascinating species interact with one another in the underwater web of life.

Publishing Information

Publisher: Adventure Publications
Pub date: 2021-06-29
Length: 176 pages

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