http://www.1upinfo.com/encyclopedia/B/bowfin.html http://blackwarriorriver.org/bowfin.htm WranglerMan,
The above links describe bowfin as a prehistoric fish capable of breathing air & can survive out of water for about a day. They are also longlived & have survived 20 years in aquariums.
Bowfin soup is suppose to be great for a hangover!
The Bowfin is not a fragil fish & I would bet would be the last species to die no matter what action you took. If you really want to rid your pond of them I would suggest draining, saving what you can of your desirable fish if you have somewhere to hold them & starting over. If needed it would be a good time to do maintenance ect while your pond was drained.
If your pond is creek fed though you will probably never be able to get rid of the fish entirely since some bowfin minnows will survive in the creek.
The Bowfin is a great fighter & I think is fun to catch.
Ric
