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Age and Growth Comparison of White Bass Among Three Southeastern U.S. River-Reservoir Systems
(2026-06-10)
White bass (Morone chrysops) are a popular sport fish native to the Mississippi River basin and widely introduced elsewhere. We examined population characteristics of this species in three systems (Kentucky Lake, Tennessee; ...
Analyzing Long- and Short-Term Population Dynamics to Support Conservation Planning of a Data-Limited Fish, Southern Walleye
(2026-07-27)
Southern walleye (Sander cf. vitreus), a genetically distinct lineage, has declined across its native range in the southeastern United States. Conservation of this data-limited fish requires better understanding of population ...
Aquatic Invertebrate Biomass in Coastal South Carolina Impoundments Managed for Waterfowl
(2026-08-05)
Production of submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV) is promoted for waterfowl forage through hydrological management in brackish tidal impoundments along the south Atlantic coast, USA. This management also promotes production ...
Assessing Tricolored Bat Acoustic Monitoring for Regulatory Purposes in Relation to Reproductive Period, Cover Type, and Presence of Eastern Red Bats
(2026-06-08)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) allows use of acoustical surveys and automated identification software to determine the presence of the proposed endangered tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus). Analytical ...
Attitudes and Behavior of Deer Hunting Club Members Following Discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease
(2026-08-05)
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal neurological disease that affects cervid species including white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). As of 2021, it occurs in seven southeastern states, and more discoveries in ...
Black Bullhead Otolith Annual and Daily Increment Validation
(2026-08-05)
Otolith age validation studies are essential to identify the accuracy of using otoliths to age fish; however, black bullhead (Ameiurus melas) otolith validation studies have not been conducted for either adult or age-0 ...
Box-nesting Wood Ducks and Black-bellied Whistling Ducks in Coastal South Carolina
(2026-08-05)
Installation and maintenance of artificial nesting structures are established practices for increasing production of secondary cavity nesting waterfowl, especially wood ducks (Aix sponsa). In South Carolina, tens of thousands ...
Changes in Angler Use Associated with Trout Stocking in Two North Carolina Small Impoundments
(2026-08-05)
Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), brown trout (Salmo trutta), and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) have been stocked by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (Commission) into rivers and creeks in the ...
Changes in Hunter Behavior, Success, and Satisfaction in Relation to Wild Turkey Season Opening Dates and Season Length
(2026-06-09)
Many states throughout the range of wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) have delayed their spring wild turkey hunting seasons to allow reproductively active males more time to breed before being harvested and to potentially ...
Characteristics of Commercial Paddlefish Harvest from a Provisional Fishery in the Alabama River, Alabama
(2026-07-07)
Due to overharvest of paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) throughout Alabama, the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (ADWFF) approved a moratorium prohibiting the recreational and commercial catch, possession, ...
Comparing Naïve Occupancy Versus Modeled Occupancy to Monitor Declines in Rare Species
(2026-06-08)
Monitoring changes in occupancy (i.e., probability a site has at least one individual of a species) across time is considered an inexpensive alternative to monitoring changes in abundance and can be used to monitor multiple ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Daily Weather Affects Body Condition, Sex, and Age Ratios of Harvested Dabbling Ducks in Texas
(2026-08-05)
Duck activity patterns have anecdotally been associated with weather for thousands of years. However, these relationships have rarely been tested scientifically. We hypothesized that characteristics of wintering ducks ...
Determining Body Mass of Wild Pigs from Body Measurements
(2026-06-09)
Animal body mass can be used to estimate age, determine health status, or guide dosage when administering sedatives. Because it can be difficult to weigh live large animals, using morphometric measurements to estimate body ...
Differences in Hunter Harvest Metrics by Survey Modes
(2026-08-05)
We analyzed a three-year consolidated sample of Louisiana hunters’ responses to the Louisiana Game Harvest Surveys (LAGHS) distributed via email and mail in May following the 2016–2017, 2017–2018, and 2018–2019 hunting ...
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) ...
Distribution of Summer Habitat for the Indiana Bat on the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
(2026-06-10)
Hierarchical conservation and management of Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) habitat may benefit from use of species distribution models. White-nose syndrome has caused additional declines for this endangered bat, requiring ...
Distribution Probability of the Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel in the High Allegheny Mountains
(2026-06-25)
In the central Appalachians of Virginia and West Virginia, the Virginia northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus fuscus; VNFS) is a subspecies of northern flying squirrel generally associated with red spruce (Picea ...