Population Characteristics, Movement Dynamics, and Management of Nonnative Burbot in the Green River System, Wyoming
Suppression programs targeting undesirable fish species are difficult and effort intensive, often requiring substantial effort by management agencies. Before suppression programs can be implemented, it is necessary to gain an in-depth understanding of the invader’s ecology to increase the effectiven...
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ftunividahodc:oai:digital.lib.uidaho.edu:etd/1667 2023-11-12T04:15:28+01:00 Population Characteristics, Movement Dynamics, and Management of Nonnative Burbot in the Green River System, Wyoming Brauer, Tucker Quist, Michael 2018-08 PDF http://digital.lib.uidaho.edu/cdm/ref/collection/etd/id/1667 en eng Brauer_idaho_0089N_11416 http://digital.lib.uidaho.edu/cdm/ref/collection/etd/id/1667 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ Fish ecology Fisheries management Natural resource management Wildlife management Text 2018 ftunividahodc 2023-10-27T10:31:22Z Suppression programs targeting undesirable fish species are difficult and effort intensive, often requiring substantial effort by management agencies. Before suppression programs can be implemented, it is necessary to gain an in-depth understanding of the invader’s ecology to increase the effectiveness of removal efforts. This is especially true in the Green River system, Wyoming, where invasive Burbot have the potential to negatively influence native fishes and socially important fisheries. This thesis evaluated the efficacy of using angling data to monitor invasive Burbot Lota lota populations in the Green River basin and described the potential response of Burbot populations to various management scenarios. In addition, I evaluated the movement dynamics of Burbot in the Green River. My research suggests that angler-supplied Burbot are a cost-effective data source for monitoring Burbot populations. Results indicate that exploitation of mature Burbot must reach 33% to suppress lentic portions of the Green River Burbot population. Additionally, adfluvial Burbot in the upper Green River system seem to spawn near Fontenelle Reservoir. Focusing removal effort on this portion of the Green River could increase the efficiency of a suppression program. masters, M.S., Natural Resources -- University of Idaho - College of Graduate Studies, 2018-08 Text Burbot Lota lota lota University of Idaho Library: Digital Initiatives |
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Suppression programs targeting undesirable fish species are difficult and effort intensive, often requiring substantial effort by management agencies. Before suppression programs can be implemented, it is necessary to gain an in-depth understanding of the invader’s ecology to increase the effectiveness of removal efforts. This is especially true in the Green River system, Wyoming, where invasive Burbot have the potential to negatively influence native fishes and socially important fisheries. This thesis evaluated the efficacy of using angling data to monitor invasive Burbot Lota lota populations in the Green River basin and described the potential response of Burbot populations to various management scenarios. In addition, I evaluated the movement dynamics of Burbot in the Green River. My research suggests that angler-supplied Burbot are a cost-effective data source for monitoring Burbot populations. Results indicate that exploitation of mature Burbot must reach 33% to suppress lentic portions of the Green River Burbot population. Additionally, adfluvial Burbot in the upper Green River system seem to spawn near Fontenelle Reservoir. Focusing removal effort on this portion of the Green River could increase the efficiency of a suppression program. masters, M.S., Natural Resources -- University of Idaho - College of Graduate Studies, 2018-08 |
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Population Characteristics, Movement Dynamics, and Management of Nonnative Burbot in the Green River System, Wyoming |
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Population Characteristics, Movement Dynamics, and Management of Nonnative Burbot in the Green River System, Wyoming |
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Population Characteristics, Movement Dynamics, and Management of Nonnative Burbot in the Green River System, Wyoming |
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Population Characteristics, Movement Dynamics, and Management of Nonnative Burbot in the Green River System, Wyoming |
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