On this Into the Outdoors episode, we catch our dinner!
Bowfishing combines hunting and fishing.
Our sights are set on invasive species in the Potomac River near the Virginia-Maryland border.
This is a family outing with a twist. First, we will bowfish and then, we will learn how to fry up our catch for a fish fry.
We learn more about all of the different species of fish you can target while bowfishing, including large goldfish!
Check out our action packed bowfishing videos!
- Reel it in
- Caught in the Dark
- Jump Around
- Taco’ about a Good Catch
- Night Rider
- What’s your Type?
- Family Friendly Sport
Want to be in the know, when it comes to bowfishing, check out these “How To” videos to learn more!
- How to: practice shooting targets underwater to understand refraction
- How to: ID carp species
- How to: gear up for bowfishing
- How to: shoot and reel
- How to: instinctive and safe shooting
- How to: aerial shooting
- How to: set up your bow
- How to: types of bowfishing
- How to: aerial bowfish for silver carp
- How to: catch your dinner
Full Video
Classroom Videos
Bowfishing: Lake to Plate
Gear Up for Bowfishing
Classroom Assets
Shore Lunch Fish Tacos
Bowfishing Invasive Species
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