Any of you boys want to comment on the ethics of killing a very large female from a very slow growing species while she is full of eggs? If that was "the biggest fish I ever saw" and you killed it, what does that mean for the future of this fish population?
Smallmouth Buffalo are extremely abundant and prolific fish. The future of their population looks great even with competition from invasives like silver and grass carp. I’d say this old 70 pounder lived a good life and laid millions of eggs over the years, and I was very lucky to get a shot at it.
I do agree invasive species like silver & bighead carp pose a far bigger threat to native species like buffalo; however, seeing a very old fish killed solely for sport is not good for the fish and not a great look for sportsmen. Bowfishing, and bowfishing tournaments, should be reserved for invasive species or those destined to be table fare.
Bowfishing seems to be the least ethical form of hunting in almost every way-this stuff is absolutely antithetical to almost anyone's idea of good practice. Why this particular mode is so problematic I don't know but this example, with a huge and ancient pregnant female being killed slowly, the carcass abused by having the cloaca plugged with a piece of wood and then the body casually chucked in a bin is pretty eye-watering.
Disgusting how people applaud this kind of shit here. Catching a fish is not a heroic act. And then they apparently end up in the trash. Killing living beings for entertainment is, in my opinion, a sign of absolute stupidity. But if you don't do anything else in life, you just have to look for hobbies that don't require you to be able to do anything...
Imagine killing a 50+ year old fish for sport - plugging her up to avoid her eggs from spilling out - and then tossing her in a bin to essentially go to the landfill... Buffalo are not nearly as prolific as we originally thought - and are a nuanced & complex species that has very specific breeding requirements. A lot of research still needs to be done on these species, but congratulations for removing a key breeder from the population. It's fishing like this that inevitably leads to the fall of populations - all for the sake of killing & tossing in a landfill or "fertilizer". Go for the invasive - but protect our native fish for future generations - these buffalo could out-live our kids. Such a needless waste. At least when shooting carp and invasive if the population crashes that's the ideal, for buffalo, if the population crashes beyond a recovery point, there is no hatchery or ability to restock in a reasonable manner.
@@CatmanOutdoors Great. 100 year old fish go to support landscaping. Brilliant. Do you all care at all that you are decimating native fish populations?
@@Astrofish226 In my experience, bow fishermen either don't know, or double down and say they don't care. Minnesota is protecting buffalo from wanton waste and overharvest finally, but many states never will until the Endangered Species Act kicks in.
Thanks for answering my question. You’re the only person who answers questions in the comments and I know everyone appreciates it. Most others don’t even put a like sign those are the ones I don’t waste my time on. All the people with a million subscribers don’t seem to even read the comments let alone like or reply. I have unsubscribed from a lot of people because of that. If they can’t take a few minutes to put a like on some of the comments, then why should we bother watching their videos? We’re doing them a favor by watching the video do us a favor by answering some questions this doesn’t include you cat man, but it does say a lot about manyTH-camrs.
You were the first TH-camr I ever watched you got me into turkey hunting and deer hunting even more than I was. Your channel is unique. Everybody else has got to do a catch and cook or some stupid thing like that to make a video and that’s all it is is just a video trying to get views
Hunting for sport has always been baffling to me. I like fishing and eating my catch later but most if not all of these fishes end up in landfill as wastes which seems terrible to me. These kinda shit is super unethical and should be prohibited.
A lot of people eat buffalo fish. They have free bones in their flesh that look like forks on both ends, so you have to be careful eating it, but taste is not bad, nor texture. You just can't wolf them down like catfish or perch filets.
So you shot and killed and did not eat a decades old fish? ...I go fishing, dude, I catch and release, even the invasive. You don't just kill things and let them waste.
Any of you boys want to comment on the ethics of killing a very large female from a very slow growing species while she is full of eggs? If that was "the biggest fish I ever saw" and you killed it, what does that mean for the future of this fish population?
Smallmouth Buffalo are extremely abundant and prolific fish. The future of their population looks great even with competition from invasives like silver and grass carp. I’d say this old 70 pounder lived a good life and laid millions of eggs over the years, and I was very lucky to get a shot at it.
I do agree invasive species like silver & bighead carp pose a far bigger threat to native species like buffalo; however, seeing a very old fish killed solely for sport is not good for the fish and not a great look for sportsmen. Bowfishing, and bowfishing tournaments, should be reserved for invasive species or those destined to be table fare.
Bowfishing seems to be the least ethical form of hunting in almost every way-this stuff is absolutely antithetical to almost anyone's idea of good practice. Why this particular mode is so problematic I don't know but this example, with a huge and ancient pregnant female being killed slowly, the carcass abused by having the cloaca plugged with a piece of wood and then the body casually chucked in a bin is pretty eye-watering.
@@CatmanOutdoorsyou completely misunderstood what was done, such as the puddle of eggs on stage
What happens with the fish? You just throw it away?
"Fertilizer" meaning they toss it in a field to decompose and pat themselves on the back saying they are helping the environment.
Taking home the bacon at a BowFishing Tourney, Great job.
Congratulations Jonathan! Big Fish couldn't happened to a nicer, humble guy. You deserve it. 👏👏👏👏🤙
Damn nice buffalo Catman
They may have won but ole Cat man is still the killer.
Disgusting how people applaud this kind of shit here. Catching a fish is not a heroic act. And then they apparently end up in the trash. Killing living beings for entertainment is, in my opinion, a sign of absolute stupidity. But if you don't do anything else in life, you just have to look for hobbies that don't require you to be able to do anything...
Thats awesome Catman that's like shootin a booner lol
Imagine killing a 50+ year old fish for sport - plugging her up to avoid her eggs from spilling out - and then tossing her in a bin to essentially go to the landfill... Buffalo are not nearly as prolific as we originally thought - and are a nuanced & complex species that has very specific breeding requirements. A lot of research still needs to be done on these species, but congratulations for removing a key breeder from the population. It's fishing like this that inevitably leads to the fall of populations - all for the sake of killing & tossing in a landfill or "fertilizer". Go for the invasive - but protect our native fish for future generations - these buffalo could out-live our kids. Such a needless waste. At least when shooting carp and invasive if the population crashes that's the ideal, for buffalo, if the population crashes beyond a recovery point, there is no hatchery or ability to restock in a reasonable manner.
Sad indeed, these people are not nice people.
Heck yeah
That's awesome bro!!! Great video
You da man, congratulations !
Awesome job. How was it meeting Tim Wells the Slock Master?
So awesome guy congratulations
We all need to have giant tournaments for asian carp??? Just a thought???
Congratulations 👍👍👍
What brand of arrow are y’all using
Yes sir.
Killing so many native fish
Exactly. Wanton waste is illegal according the the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Always wanted to go bow fishing. Not many options where I come from.
Good job buddy
And to boot got to meet Tim Wells
Cool video What do y'all do with all of these fish ? Looks like a lots of catfish bate
Good shoot
What kinda lights y'all running on that boat ?
Solla 3000k warm white LEDs from Amazon. Ryan put some orange tint on them for the muddy water
Nice haul!
What happens to all the fish after you weigh in??
I was told they sent them to a local landscaping company that makes fertilizer.
@@CatmanOutdoors Great. 100 year old fish go to support landscaping. Brilliant. Do you all care at all that you are decimating native fish populations?
@@Astrofish226 In my experience, bow fishermen either don't know, or double down and say they don't care. Minnesota is protecting buffalo from wanton waste and overharvest finally, but many states never will until the Endangered Species Act kicks in.
And you got to meet the slock master himself that’s awesome!
YOU made us Proud, I am so Happy!!! Way 2 Go Cat'.
whole lotta fun, thanks for posting
Nice work fellas!! What a stud fish.
I got into bowfishing two years ago, and am addicted. Hopefully ill be on yalls level in the next few years!
Have you ever seen anybody fall in doing this? It looks like I could do it pretty easily with clumsy as I am.
Another stupid question do you have a site on those bows where you’re shooting pretty close just one pin or no pins
No sight, just instinctive shooting
Thanks for answering my question. You’re the only person who answers questions in the comments and I know everyone appreciates it. Most others don’t even put a like sign those are the ones I don’t waste my time on. All the people with a million subscribers don’t seem to even read the comments let alone like or reply. I have unsubscribed from a lot of people because of that. If they can’t take a few minutes to put a like on some of the comments, then why should we bother watching their videos? We’re doing them a favor by watching the video do us a favor by answering some questions this doesn’t include you cat man, but it does say a lot about manyTH-camrs.
You were the first TH-camr I ever watched you got me into turkey hunting and deer hunting even more than I was. Your channel is unique. Everybody else has got to do a catch and cook or some stupid thing like that to make a video and that’s all it is is just a video trying to get views
Is that Tim wells lol announcing
Congrats 👍🇺🇲
Good job fellers. Safe that turkey season is over but I'm sure you have some on reserve for us
Nice !!
Was that Ole Tim wells hosting it lol??
I think you shot "Buffalozilla!"
"It's a baby freaking whale!" LMAO!
Not sure, but did I hear, "We need a bigger boat?"
Yeah! Over 100 years old, too! Cool to kill ancient fish in a barrel!!
Always good to see Catman do well.
Cool stuff thanks for sharing ✌out later
Huge fish and nice payout!
Was this in Tennessee? I missed location.
The tournament was out of Nashville, but there were waters open in Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Sweet! Huge fish my man, congratulations!🎊🍾🎈 🎉
Great Video, That's got to be close to a state record!
That’s a great accomplishment! Way to go! Belt buckle is legit. I would wear that thing everyday
Soup time! Congrats again Cat!
Hunting for sport has always been baffling to me. I like fishing and eating my catch later but most if not all of these fishes end up in landfill as wastes which seems terrible to me. These kinda shit is super unethical and should be prohibited.
You are living the dream my brother love the videos
“It’s a baby whale!!” I died laughing when your friend said that😂
👍,,50pds,,Biggest for Me,,😮
Are these fish any good to eat?
A lot of people eat buffalo fish. They have free bones in their flesh that look like forks on both ends, so you have to be careful eating it, but taste is not bad, nor texture. You just can't wolf them down like catfish or perch filets.
Truly pathetic. I can’t wait until bowfishing Buffalo is outlawed. Makes me sick.
Looks fun as heck
Congrats Catman!
Epic fish guys!!!
Congrats Catman. This looks like a blast.
If that's not a record fish, what is?
Congrats ! 💘 it !
barn door down
So you shot and killed and did not eat a decades old fish? ...I go fishing, dude, I catch and release, even the invasive. You don't just kill things and let them waste.
Congratulations to you all!!! Good shooting!!
I hit the like button before I even started
Nice fish 🐟🐟🐟 Catman .heck of a pay out congratulations to you and team.
Any fish left in the water!?
Hahahahahahahaa 🤣🤣🤭🤭🤣
More bowl fishing would be cool
such a waste of life for 'fun'
Tell me you voted for trump without telling me you voted for trump..
wanted to see what all those twitter keyboard warriors were crying about lmao. looks fun.
Disgusting to kill something just to throw it away. You all should be ashamed of yourselves.