Hungry? Utah wildlife officials suggest catching this ‘tasty’ invasive species

SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – Bullfrogs won’t be the very first thing that hops to thoughts when contemplating dinner choices, however the Utah Division of Pure Sources suggests catching – and consuming – as many as you’d like.

For Nationwide Invasive Species Consciousness Week, Utah wildlife officers tweeted a reminder that bullfrogs are an invasive species in Utah, together with the added bonus that they’re tasty.

In response to a 2019 weblog publish written by Lee Kay Public Capturing Vary Services and Grounds Supervisor Ja Eggett, bullfrogs have had breeding populations in Utah because the early Nineteen Seventies. Native to the japanese U.S., bullfrogs now have houses alongside the Wasatch Entrance and the Nice Salt Lake marshes.

“There is no such thing as a restrict and no season on bullfrogs in Utah,” wrote Eggett. “A license shouldn’t be required to catch them, however as a result of you’ll possible be utilizing fishing gear – and may catch fish within the strategy of making an attempt to catch frogs – it’s best to have a fishing license whereas pursuing frogs.”

Bullfrogs, which may develop as giant as eight inches and weigh as much as 1.5 kilos, are usually present in ponds and marshes alongside the Wasatch Entrance. The larger they’re, the extra meat they must eat, which, in accordance with Eggett, tastes identical to hen however a bit of chewier.

“Others suppose they style like fish,” stated Eggett. “So in the event you like hen and fish like I do, you’ll love the style of frog legs.”

DWR even has a recipe for Breaded Bullfrog Legs with step-by-step directions on make them. (PRO TIP: The marinade is all the pieces).

How do you catch a bullfrog? Eggett has tried marshmallows and a fishing pole with a bobber/hook combo. Grasshoppers are additionally glorious bait. If you would like an additional problem, Eggett stated some have even used archery gear.

Discipline & Stream additionally has six knowledgeable suggestions for catching bullfrogs.