Virginia Tech Ichthyology Class

A blog for teaching and learning about Ichthyology at Virginia Tech. For students enrolled in Ichthyology (FIW 4424) and other interested fish enthusiasts.

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Flathead Catfish from the New River, by Don Orth

Last week I received a message and photo from Timmy Dixon, owner and operator of New River Outdoor Adventures . His buddy caught a Flathead...

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Season of the Gar, by Mark Spitzer. Book Review by Don Orth

Mark Spitzer is a professor, angler, explorer, and writer. His recent books about fishing include Return of the Gar (2015), Beautifully...

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

How Many Species of Snakehead Fishes are in the USA? by Don Orth

The summer of 2002 was the summer of the snakehead — the first exposure with these exotic fishes for many of us. It began with the first a...

Friday, June 21, 2019

Women and Fishing, by Don Orth

Men and women use natural resources in different ways and may be differentially influenced by fisheries management policies. Preferences ...

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