I think a lot of these stats are bogus as well. If they were true there would be a lot of floating walleye in the heavier fished lakes such as Sylvan or Pigeon.
Where are they catching and releasing the fish that the study is done on? An aquarium? maybe within a net in a lake somewhere? Probably some environment where the fish is already under a lot of stress or anxiety...
Use common sense, don't handle the fish any more then is required and your doing your part.
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