The problem is.. the DNR intentionally stocks invasive, or non-native species to our waterways.. "Do as I say! not as I do!" ... Most people don't even bother to think that it might be considered illegal to release their pets.
I have a cow about Zebra Mussles.. But the DNR introducted those. Water milfoil.. Just about every species you see posted as an invasive species when you haul your boat out at the dock.. was introduced by the DNR..
That is why Piranha cause them to freak-out.
The Goverment needs to set the example, and Stop introduceing non-native species. Instead of takeing money from big business 'n letting it molest our ecosystem, they should actually do right by it.
And poisoning an entire lake.. kills more then just the fish, the plants,animals,amphibians,inverts.. It's a quick fix.. nothing more or less. and Piranha are alot less dangerous then some natives. They have big sharp teeth...omg they're in FW not SW! can't say how many times i've been sliced up by walleye and pike teeth. or nailed by a catfirsh barb... Oh crap! Hooks should be out-lawed as well! worst damage i've taken yet.. getting a treble hook in the finger is not a fun experiance.
Our stupidity and fear of the unknown will kill off the native populations long before Piranhas, Snakeheads, god knows what else will be next...
It's truely sad people are driven by such blind fear of animals, just being animals.
