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Second Guessing the Maximum Likelihood Estimator Values for Bat Surveys
(2026-06-09)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service allows acoustical surveys and automated identification software to determine the presence of the endangered northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) and Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis). ...
Distribution of Northern Long-eared Bat Summer Habitat on the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
(2026-06-10)
Species distribution models enable resource managers to avoid and mitigate impacts to, or enhance habitat of, target species at the landscape level. Persistent declines of northern long-eared bats (Myotis septentrionalis) ...
Nest-site Selection and Survival of Wild Turkeys in Tennessee
(2026-07-17)
Spring harvest of wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) has declined in many eastern states since 2010. In Tennessee, spring harvest de-clines of 30%–50% in south-central counties from 2005–2015 caused concern among ...
Comparing Precision of Otolith and Pectoral Spine Age Assessments for Black and Yellow Bullheads
(2026-07-06)
Despite the broad geographical range of bullhead catfishes (Ameiurus spp.), their population vital rates have rarely been studied. Estimation of vital rates requires accurate age estimates and otoliths generally are ...
Impacts of Introduced Blueback Herring on Piscivorous Sportfish in a Southeastern U.S. Reservoir
(2026-06-08)
Non-native species have sometimes been introduced to increase forage availability and sportfish production, but such introductions have potential for negative as well as positive effects. In 2010, non-native blueback herring ...
Examining Hybrid Striped Bass Stocking Rates in Texas Reservoirs: A Trade-off between Abundance and Stocking Efficiency
(2026-06-08)
Hybrid striped bass (HSB), which includes palmetto bass (female striped bass Morone saxatilis × male white bass M. chrysops) or its reciprocal sunshine bass (female white bass × male striped bass) support popular fisheries ...
Rapid Yield Estimation Methods for Unharvested Rice Cultivated for Migrating and Wintering Waterfowl
(2026-06-09)
Land managers in the southeastern United States cultivate rice (Oryza sativa) to provide calorie-dense forage for autumn-migrating and wintering waterfowl and other migratory birds. Conservation planners require accurate ...
Urban Deer Management Status within the United States: A Synthesis of State Wildlife Agencies’ Urban Deer Management Resources
(2026-06-09)
Across the U.S., the presence of white-tailed deer (deer; Odocoileus virginianus) in urban areas can create conflicts with residents (e.g., ornamental plant damage). State wildlife agencies approach urban deer management ...
Validating Age Estimates from Pectoral Fin Spines and Length-Frequency Analysis of Known-Age Shortnose Sturgeon
(2026-06-08)
The pectoral fin spine is the most accepted hard structure used for estimating ages of sturgeons. However, sturgeon age validation studies indicate that age estimation using fin spines typically underestimate sturgeon ages, ...
Comparison of Tandem Baited Hoop Net Catch Rates, Size Structures, and Turtle Bycatch by Month and Bait Type in Two East Arkansas Lakes
(2026-06-08)
Tandem baited hoop nets (TBHN) are the most efficient gear used to evaluate channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) populations in reservoirs. However, sampling month and bait used in TBHN have varied among collections in ...
Feasibility of Initiating a Commercial Fishery for Paddlefish in Alabama Reservoirs of the Tennessee River
(2026-06-10)
In recent years, commercial paddlefish harvesters have renewed their requests for opening a potential commercial paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) season in Alabama reservoirs of the Tennessee River, including part of Pickwick ...
Fishing Effort and Harvest of Smallmouth Bass in a Small Arkansas Ozark Stream
(2026-07-07)
Stream fishing for black bass (Micropterus spp.) is a popular outdoor recreational activity in northern Arkansas. After construction of a new access area on Crooked Creek, Arkansas in 2017, anglers expressed concerns about ...
Home Range Size and Resource Use of Male Eastern Wild Turkeys in West Virginia
(2026-06-08)
Age-related differences in habitat use are commonly observed among eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris). We investigated home range size and within home range habitat (third-order) selection of 55 radio-tracked ...
How Hunters and Non-Hunters View Barriers to Allowing Hunting Access in an Urban County
(2026-07-16)
Barriers to allowing hunting of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) on private land shape hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation efficacy as well as the ability of wildlife management agencies to use hunting ...
Experimental Population Reduction of Largemouth Bass from an Overpopulated Tropical Reservoir: Impacts on Predators and Prey
(2026-06-10)
Behavioral shifts by bass (Micropterus spp.) anglers toward catch and release practices has severely decreased the ability of managers to control predator-prey dynamics and reduced effectiveness of harvest as a management ...
Comparison of Two Otolith Processing Methods for Estimating Age of Silver Carp
(2026-06-08)
Accurate age estimates are critical in the development, implementation, and assessment of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) management plans. Lapilli otoliths are the most commonly used calcified structures for ...
Genetic Diversity in Introduced Bass Populations in Puerto Rico Reservoirs
(2026-07-17)
Founding population size and genetic diversity are critical factors influencing the long-term viability of introduced fish populations but are often understudied in the context of newly impounded or reclaimed waterbodies. ...
Sources of Yearly Variation in Gray Bat Activity in the Clinch River Watershed, Virginia
(2026-06-10)
The gray bat (Myotis grisescens) is a cave-obligate species that has been listed as federally endangered since 1976, following population declines from human disturbance at hibernation and maternity caves. However, with ...
Estimating Elk Abundance Using the Lincoln-Petersen Method
(2026-06-10)
Achieving a target population size is often the first goal of species restorations. From 2012 to 2014, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources released 75 elk (Cervus canadensis) originating from Kentucky into Buchanan ...
Evaluation of Methods to Minimize Weight Change of Potential Record Fish During the Certification Process
(2026-07-07)
Catching a state record fish is a significant accomplishment in the life of any angler. The need to have a state agency biologist present to verify the record fish can delay the certification of the fish, possibly leading ...