Neosho: Symbol of the Ozarks

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In 2018, a previously classified strain of Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) was elevated to its own unique species: Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. This is the story of its re-classification, its hard fighting nature, and its fight for survival in the Ozark Mountains Region. Neosho: Symbol of the Ozarks is hosted by Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett, produced by Daniel Matthews, and is a project from The Ozark Podcast.

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Part 5: Responsibility, not Regulation

We've learned a lot about the Neosho Bass...what now? In 2018, a previously classified strain of Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) was elevated to its own unique species: Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. This is the story of its re-classification, its hard fighting nature, and its fight for survival in the Ozark Mountains Region. Neosho: Symbol of the Ozarks is hosted by Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett , produced by Daniel Matthews, and is a project from The Ozark Podcast...

Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min

Part 4: Preserving a Legacy

We are joined again by Trevor Starks and Tony Rodger, formerly of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, to discuss management tactics based on new found Neosho Bass research. In 2018, a previously classified strain of Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) was elevated to its own unique species: Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. This is the story of its re-classification, its hard fighting nature, and its fight for survival in the Ozark Mountains Region. Neosho: Symbol of the Oz...

Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 4 min

Part 3: Changes in the River

We are joined by Donavan Clary and Larry Clark, fishing guides on the Illinois River with 30+ years of experience to discuss the changes they've observed regarding the Neosho Bass. In 2018, a previously classified strain of Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) was elevated to its own unique species: Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. This is the story of its re-classification, its hard fighting nature, and its fight for survival in the Ozark Mountains Region. Neosho: Symbol of the Ozarks i...

Oct 28, 2024•45 min

Part 2: A Million Years

We are joined again by Dr. Andrew Taylor (University of North Georgia) and Dr. Jim Long (US Geological Survey), leading ichthyologists to dive even deeper into the complicated and fascinating scientific history of the Neosho Bass. In 2018, a previously classified strain of Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) was elevated to its own unique species: Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. This is the story of its re-classification, its hard fighting nature, and its fight for survival in the Ozar...

Oct 28, 2024•33 min

Part 1: Living in the Shadows

On this first episode of the series, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Taylor (University of North Georgia) and Dr. Jim Long (US Geological Survey), leading ichthyologists to dive into the complicated and fascinating scientific history of the Neosho Bass. In 2018, a previously classified strain of Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) was elevated to its own unique species: Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. This is the story of its re-classification, its hard fighting nature, and its fight for s...

Oct 28, 2024•47 min

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