Why would anyone want to stock Tilapia in MO? The growing season for them would be only six months, maybe, before they died off. How big could they possibly get in six months?
The thought has crossed my mind to do it for vegetation control, that would probably be the main reason.
Which brings me to the next point, why would the Dep of Conservation care, they would never overpopulate or take over a BOW in MO. they would simply be eliminated the first cold snap.
But they bring the disgusting otters to clean out the fish we are allowed to grow in the state. did I mention the consternation I have for the MoDOC?