Maryland bow fishers target invasive Northern snakehead fish

Maryland is encouraging bow fishing to control invasive Northern snakehead fish populations. The snakehead, a non-native species, is outcompeting native fish and disrupting local fisheries. Bow fishing is considered more effective than traditional methods for reducing their numbers. The snakehead, capable of surviving out of water and moving on land, has spread widely. Efforts are underway to manage its population, including renaming it "Chesapeake Channa" to encourage consumption.