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Evaluating the spatial and temporal distribution and ecology of Bighead and Silver Carp and native fishes of the lower Red River basin Evaluating the spatial and temporal distribution and ecology of Bighead and Silver Carp and native fishes of the lower Red River basin
We investigated the spatial and temporal distribution of Bighead Carp and Silver Carp (hereafter Carp) in the lower Red River basin of Arkansas. Our study objectives were: 1) determine the spatial and temporal extent of Bighead and Silver Carp in the Red River basin of Arkansas; 2) determine habitat associations of large river fish assemblages; and 3) summarize the demographics of...
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Shannon K. Brewer, John Dattilo, Paul Ramsey, Ben Birdsall
Striped bass exploitation in tailwater habitats of east-central Oklahoma Striped bass exploitation in tailwater habitats of east-central Oklahoma
Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) is naturally anadromous, but a few land-locked populations have been documented that are self-sustaining, including fish in the Arkansas River, Oklahoma. This rare population is the source of brood stock for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation hatcheries and is an important sportfish stock. Striped Bass often congregate in tailwater habitats...
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Alex Vaisvil, Daniel Shoup, Shannon K. Brewer
Evaluating the spatial and temporal distribution and ecology of Bighead and Silver Carp and native fishes of the lower Red River basin Evaluating the spatial and temporal distribution and ecology of Bighead and Silver Carp and native fishes of the lower Red River basin
We investigated the spatial and temporal distribution of Bighead Carp and Silver Carp (hereafter Carp) in the lower Red River basin of Arkansas. Our study objectives were: 1) determine the spatial and temporal extent of Bighead and Silver Carp in the Red River basin of Arkansas; 2) determine habitat associations of large river fish assemblages; and 3) summarize the demographics of...
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Shannon K. Brewer, John Dattilo, Paul Ramsey, Ben Birdsall
Limited hybridisation and introgression despite stocking among endemic Interior Highlands black basses (Centrarchidae: Micropterus) Limited hybridisation and introgression despite stocking among endemic Interior Highlands black basses (Centrarchidae: Micropterus)
Aim: Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu; SMB) are globally popular among anglers and have been widely introduced (i.e. stocked) for population management and sportfishing. Importantly, stocking was prevalent before cryptic diversity within the SMB complex was known, which now includes three newly elevated species: Neosho Bass (M. velox; NB), Little River Bass (M. sp. cf. dolomieu...
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Joe C. Gunn, Andrew T. Taylor, Jeff J. Buckingham, Aaron I. Kern, James M. Long
Wherever I may roam—Human activity alters movements of red deer (Cervus elaphus) and elk (Cervus canadensis) across two continents Wherever I may roam—Human activity alters movements of red deer (Cervus elaphus) and elk (Cervus canadensis) across two continents
Human activity and associated landscape modifications alter the movements of animals with consequences for populations and ecosystems worldwide. Species performing long-distance movements are thought to be particularly sensitive to human impact. Despite the increasing anthropogenic pressure, it remains challenging to understand and predict animals' responses to human activity. Here we...
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Steffen Mumme, Arthur D. Middleton, Paolo Ciucci, Johannes De Groeve, Andrea Corradini, Federico Ossi, Paul Atwood, Niko Balkenhol, Eric K. Cole, Lucie Debeffe, Sarah R. Dewey, Claude Fischer, Justin Gude, Marco Heurich, Mark A. Hurley, Anders Jarnemo, Matthew J. Kauffman, Alain Licoppe, E. Emiel van Loon, Doug McWhirter, Tony Mong, Luca Pedrotti, Nicolas Morellet, Atle Mysterud, Wibke Peters, Kelly Proffitt, Sonia Saïd, Johannes Signer, Peter Sunde, Martin Stary, Francesca Cagnacci
Genetic structure across isolated Virginia populations of the endangered candy darter (Etheostoma osburni) Genetic structure across isolated Virginia populations of the endangered candy darter (Etheostoma osburni)
Candy darter Etheostoma osburni, a federally endangered non-game fish, has been extirpated from most of its historic range in Virginia and now occurs in four isolated populations in the New River drainage. Understanding of population genetic structure will provide insights into the recent natural history of the species and can inform conservation management. Our objectives were to...
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Kathyrn E. McBaine, Paul L. Angermeier, Eric M. Hallerman
Evaluation of shoreline rotenone application to control Largemouth Bass recruitment in small impoundments Evaluation of shoreline rotenone application to control Largemouth Bass recruitment in small impoundments
Objective Reducing Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides recruitment and therefore population density could benefit recreational fisheries in small impoundments by improving individual growth rates and increasing the average size and condition of Largemouth Bass. To achieve these effects, methods of controlling Largemouth Bass recruitment should avoid reducing the productivity of their...
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Tyler Steven Coleman, Robert W. Eckelbecker, Andrew Kenneth Carlson, Dennis R. DeVries, Russell A. Wright, Benjamin A. Staton, Stephen W. Parker, Collin R. Chittam, Richard G. Lovell, Matthew J. Catalano
Using down-scan capabilities from recreational-grade side-scan sonar systems to sample paddlefish and evaluate depth use in a reservoir Using down-scan capabilities from recreational-grade side-scan sonar systems to sample paddlefish and evaluate depth use in a reservoir
Recreational-grade side-scan sonar (SSS) has only recently been applied to estimate abundance of Paddlefish Polyodon spathula, a large pelagic planktivore, in reservoirs. Current recreational-grade SSS units also have a dedicated down-scan channel, which may be useful for detecting Paddlefish in reservoirs because the range of depths they inhabit. We investigated the utility of down-scan...
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James M. Long, P. Joyce, L. Bruckerhoff, Robert Charles Lonsinger, W. Wolfenkoehler
Lessons learned in applying decision analysis to natural resource management for high stakes issues surrounded by uncertainty Lessons learned in applying decision analysis to natural resource management for high stakes issues surrounded by uncertainty
Management agencies are tasked with difficult decisions for conservation and management of natural resources. These decisions are difficult because of ecological and social uncertainties, the potential for multiple decision makers from multiple jurisdictions, and the need to account for the diverse values of stakeholders. Decision analysis provides a framework for accounting for these...
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Kelly Filer Robinson, Mark Richard Dufour, Jason L. Fischer, Seth J. Herbst, Michael L. Jones, Lucas R. Nathan, Tammy J. Newcomb
Expansive, positive changes to fish habitat diversity following the formation of a valley plug in a degraded desert river Expansive, positive changes to fish habitat diversity following the formation of a valley plug in a degraded desert river
Widespread hydrologic alterations have simplified in-stream habitats in rivers globally, driving population declines and extirpations of many native fishes. Here, we examine how rapid geomorphic change in a historically degraded desert river has influenced habitat diversification and ecosystem persistence. In 2010, a large reach of the degraded and simplified lower San Rafael River (SRR)...
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Tansy T. Remiszewski, Phaedra E. Budy, William W. Macfarlane
Rates of osmoconformation in triploid eastern oysters, and comparison to their diploid half-siblings Rates of osmoconformation in triploid eastern oysters, and comparison to their diploid half-siblings
Triploid eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) suffer greater mortalities than diploids in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico estuaries when extreme low salinities ( 5) and elevated temperatures (≥ 28 °C) coincide. To investigate potential causes, changes in plasma osmolality, hemolymph pH, valve opening and mortality in diploid and triploid oyster half-siblings were compared during a step-down...
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Sandra M. Casas, Devin Comba, Megan K. La Peyre, Scott Rikard, Jerome F. La Peyre
Models for linking hunter retention and recruitment to regulations and game populations Models for linking hunter retention and recruitment to regulations and game populations
Introduction: Declining hunter populations across North America present wildlife management agencies with the prospect of declining revenues for wildlife conservation and management and the need for new tools to evaluate management strategies and predict future status of game species and hunters. Methods: Here we present a modeling framework and potential decision support tool for...
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Conor P. McGowan, Jennifer L. Price Tack, Amy Silvano, J. Barry Grand