They should kill the fish by freezing and, if they are in a location of concern indicated on the card, contact Sea Grant, a state or provincial natural resource management agency, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Over 280,000 cards were produced jointly with 16 state and federal agencies around the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. Customized versions were printed for Ohio, New York, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont, and Ontario. Because regulations vary, each contains a slightly different message regarding possession or transport of these exotic fish. Cards will be distributed through bait shops, marinas, public events, associations, environmental education organizations, and natural resource management offices.
Single cards are free.
Individuals or organizations wishing to obtain cards should contact their state Sea Grant office, state or provincial natural resource management agency. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.