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Tag: alligator gar

GARkansas: 10-Year-Old Launches Campaign for Arkansas State Fish

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Ten-year-old Henry Foster is the unlikely force behind a new campaign to right a wrong in the world of ichthyology. Not too long ago Henry discovered that the state of Arkansas has no state fish – there is a state bird (mockingbird), gem (diamond) and even soil type (Stuttgart) – but Arkansas is only one …

Fish Fry Day: The Sad Demise and Hopeful Return of the Alligator Gar

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Friday’s are when fish are on the menu both at Wisconsin restaurants and your trusty blog. Today, we’re taking a break from our “Fishes of Wisconsin” challenge and mixing things up with a more “southern-fried” piece on alligator gar via the World Fishing Network’s blog. It’s a beautifully written piece, and you should check out …