An Xray of a Snake River sturgeon showing an ingested hook, likely from a fishing rig that may or may not have targeted sturgeon.
October 18, 2018
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October 18, 2018 1 a.m.
Study: Metal ingested by sturgeon doesn't affect fish's population
A study of sturgeon in Hells Canyon determined a significant portion of the long-lived fish have hooks and other fishing tackle in their digestive tracts, but they seem to be able to process and pass the metal without harm.