We kind of saw this one coming — carp and wolves were the subject of three out of the top five most talked about Echo stories of 2013. Here are all of the most commented stories of the year, in order:
5. With Michigan wolf hunt less than a month away, debate rages onward
Michigan’s very first sanctioned wolf hunt garnered quite a bit of discussion.
4. Judas test: Will carp betray their own?
Researchers looked to “recruit” common carp to tackle the problem of Asian carp — an interesting method that got many of you talking.
3. Can China cure the carp crisis?
An Echo intern opened our eyes to suggestions on how China could help tackle the carp crisis.
2. Invasive gobies staking out new territory
The tiny but troublesome invasive fish that spreads mercury and botulism got quite a few people talking.
1. Spring brings fish stocking, regulation changes
A look at Michigan’s $9 million program to stock 19 million fish got several people with lots to say about the best ways to help the fishing industry.