Michigan lawmakers are considering bills that would allow commercial fishers to catch species like lake trout and walleye as Great Lakes whitefish populations continue to collapse due to invasive mussels and ecosystem changes. Supporters say the move could save Michigan’s struggling commercial fishing industry, while recreational anglers and state officials warn it could increase pressure on already vulnerable fish populations and deepen conflicts over Great Lakes fisheries management. Read the full story by MLive.
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