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Are Bowfin And Dogfish The Same?

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The bowfin, commonly called dogfish in the Midwest, is truly a one of a kind fish It is scientifically known as amia calva , which is derived from the Greek, Amia meaning fish and calva meaning smooth. The common name of dogfish comes from their impressive set of very sharp conical teeth ; much like … Read more

Are Bowfin Fish Good To Eat?

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In fact, bowfin are so maligned as table fare (unlike morels) that the nickname “cottonfish” refers to the conviction that bowfin are generally mushy with pale flesh. In the realm of fish and game cooking, we know proper meat care and preparation pays dividends, and bowfin are no different. Can bowfin bite you? Unlike most … Read more