A new experiment is testing the commercial success of fish traps in Washington and Oregon. Even as some conservationists ...

On the eve of the rise of the Maya civilization, people living in what’s now Belize turned a whole wetland into a giant network of fish traps big enough to feed thousands of people. We already know ...

Want to catch fish without a rod and reel? This DIY guide shows you how to build a reliable fish trap using simple materials and techniques. Perfect for outdoor survival, off-grid living, or just a ...

Scientists exploring an underwater region off the coast of Alaska discovered an ancient stone fish trap that may be the oldest ever found. University academics working with the Sealaska Heritage ...

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Archaeologists, with the help of drones and Google Earth imagery, have discovered 4,000-year-old canals in Belize that were once used by the predecessors of the ancient Mayans to catch freshwater fish ...

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Jonathan Koehler is working the biggest fish-trapping contraption on the Napa River and finding out good news about Chinook salmon after a historic rain year. This eight-foot-diameter metal funnel ...

The trap was set at nightfall in a canal positioned specifically where exotics are known to cruise — not a random placement ...