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50\u00a0Years of Co-operation<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 13-15, Minneapolis, MN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Registration is now open.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Download the schedule of speakers (.xlsx File – 17 KB).<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abstracts for all talks and poster sessions<\/a><\/p>\n

Keynote Speakers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Trophy Muskellunge Populations and Fisheries Can Be Sustainable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

John M. Casselman*, Queen’s University, Department of Biology – Kingston ON<\/p>\n

Jonah L. Withers,\u00a0Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN<\/p>\n

Thomas J. Howson,\u00a0Trent University, Peterborough, ON<\/p>\n

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The Muskies Inc. Lunge Log Database . . . 370,000 Muskies and Growing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kevin Richards*,\u00a0Muskies Inc., Henley, MO<\/p>\n

Juris Ozols,\u00a0Muskies, Inc., Apple Valley, MN<\/p>\n

Randy Lowewecke,\u00a0Muskies, Inc., Rockford, IL<\/p>\n

Jim Bunch,\u00a0Muskies, Inc., Rochester, MN<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Anglers, Science, and Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Going Wild: Canada\u2019s Path to Sustainable Muskellunge Populations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Peter Levick,\u00a0President, Muskies Canada Inc., Papineauville, QC<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Ontario\u2019s Muskellunge Angler Log Program \u2013 1979-2015<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dan Taillon*,\u00a0Fisheries Section, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Peterborough,\u00a0ON<\/p>\n

Davin Heinbuck*,\u00a0National Research Director, Muskies Canada Inc., St. Mary\u2019s, ON<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Characteristics of the Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy<\/em>) Fishery Based on Angler Diaries in the St. Lawrence River, Quebec (Canada).<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Philippe Brodeur*,\u00a0Minist\u00e8re des For\u00eats, de la Faune et des Parcs, direction de la gestion de la faune Mauricie\u2013Centre-du-Qu\u00e9bec, Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, QC<\/p>\n

R\u00e9mi Bacon,\u00a0Minist\u00e8re des For\u00eats, de la Faune et des Parcs, direction de la gestion de la faune Mauricie\u2013Centre-du-Qu\u00e9bec, Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, QC<\/p>\n

Daniel Hatin,\u00a0Minist\u00e8re des For\u00eats, de la Faune et des Parcs, direction de la gestion de la faune Estrie-Montr\u00e9al-Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie-Laval, Longueuil, QC<\/p>\n

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Volunteer Guides as a Novel Source of Data Collection for Riverine Muskellunge Populations in Northwest Wisconsin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Max Wolter,\u00a0Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Hayward, Wisconsin<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Muskellunge Stock Assessment in Two North-Central Minnesota Lakes Aided by Angler Participation.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Matthew C. Ward*,\u00a0Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Walker Area Fisheries, Walker, MN,<\/p>\n

Loren M. Miller,\u00a0Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Research, and Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n

Doug W. Schultz,\u00a0Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Walker Area Fisheries, Walker, MN<\/p>\n

Carl A. Pedersen,\u00a0Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Walker Area Fisheries, Walker, MN<\/p>\n

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The Saint John River Muskellunge Tagging Project, 2006-2015.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Steven J. Kerr*,\u00a0Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (retired), Ennismore, ON.<\/p>\n

Brandon Jones,\u00a0Saint John River Chapter, Muskies Canada Inc., Upper Kingsclear, NB<\/p>\n

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Maintaining Momentum in Ohio\u2019s Stocked Muskellunge Fisheries through an Angler <\/strong>Agency Partnership<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Scott Hale*,\u00a0Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Columbus, OH<\/p>\n

Kevin Page,\u00a0Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Hebron, OH<\/p>\n

Curtis Wagner,\u00a0Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Akron, OH<\/p>\n

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A Management Tool for Biologists and an Online Fishing Resource for Anglers: An <\/strong>Introduction to the Ohio Muskie Angler Log<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Curtis Wagner*,\u00a0Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Akron, OH<\/p>\n

Kevin Page,\u00a0Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Hebron, OH<\/p>\n

Edward Lewis,\u00a0Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Findlay, OH<\/p>\n

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  1. Scott Hale,\u00a0Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Columbus, OH<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Integrating Voluntary Angler Catch Reports with Mark-Recapture Data to Model a Muskellunge Fishery in Clear Fork Reservoir, Ohio<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Kevin Page,\u00a0Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Hebron, OH<\/p>\n

    Edward Lewis,\u00a0Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Findlay, OH<\/p>\n

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    Assessment of a Riverine Muskellunge Population in Minnesota<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Owen Baird*,\u00a0Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Brainerd, MN<\/p>\n

    Andrew J. Carlson,\u00a0Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Brainerd, MN<\/p>\n

    Loren M. Miller,\u00a0Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Research, and Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n

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    Muskellunge Habitat<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Spawning Habitat for Muskellunge Is Far More Variable Than We Ever Expected \u2013 Even 2 Years Ago.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Jim Diana1*<\/sup>, Kyle\u00a0Battige1<\/sup>,\u00a0Paul Cunningham3<\/sup>,\u00a0Patrick\u00a0Hanchin2<\/sup>,\u00a0Cleyo Harris2<\/sup>, Terry\u00a0Margenau3<\/sup>,\u00a0John\u00a0Molenhouse1<\/sup>,\u00a0Joe\u00a0Nohner1<\/sup>,\u00a0Nick\u00a0Popoff2<\/sup>,\u00a0Dave Rowe3<\/sup>,\u00a0Ashley Rust1<\/sup>,\u00a0Mike Thomas2<\/sup>, and\u00a0Sarah Zorn1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

    1<\/sup>School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 2<\/sup>Michigan Department of Natural Resources<\/p>\n

    3<\/sup>Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources<\/p>\n

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    Fine-Scale Features of Muskellunge Spawning Grounds in Georgian Bay<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Dan Weller*,\u00a0Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON<\/p>\n

    Patricia Chow-Fraser,\u00a0Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0<\/strong>Index of Nursery Habitat Suitability for Muskellunge in Georgian Bay, Lake Huron<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    John Paul Leblanc*,\u00a0Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON<\/p>\n

    Patricia Chow-Fraser,\u00a0Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0<\/strong>Effects of Water Level and Substrate Slope on Availability of Suitable Habitat for Young-of-the-Year Muskellunge in Georgian Bay<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Patricia Chow-Fraser*,\u00a0Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON<\/p>\n

    Dan Weller,\u00a0Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0Habitat Use by age-0 Muskellunge in the Upper Niagara River, New York<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Derek P. Crane*,\u00a0Department of Biology, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC<\/p>\n

    Kevin L. Kapuscinski,\u00a0School of Biological Sciences, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0Spring Flow Variability Associated With Muskellunge Recruitment on the Upper James River, VA<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Daniel B. Goetz*,\u00a0Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Farmville, VA<\/p>\n

    Scott M. Smith,\u00a0Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Forest, VA<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0Evaluating Spawning Habitat and Natural Recruitment of Great Lakes Spotted Muskellunge in Green Bay, Lake Michigan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Kyle Battige,\u00a0Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Fort Collins, CO<\/p>\n

    Jim Diana,\u00a0University of Michigan School of Natural Resources, Ann Arbor, MI<\/p>\n

    David Rowe*,\u00a0Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Fitchburg, WI<\/p>\n

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    Muskellunge Population Dynamics<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    St. Lawrence River Muskellunge and Effects of Invasive Species and VHSV: Population Indicators and Potential Effects of Emerging Viral Variants<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    John M. Farrell*,\u00a0State University of New York – College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY<\/p>\n

    Rodman G. Getchell,\u00a0Cornell University \u2013 College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY<\/p>\n

    Emily R. Cornwell,\u00a0Cornell University \u2013 College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY<\/p>\n

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    Die-Off of Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy<\/em>) in the Upper St. Lawrence River Caused by Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, 2005\u20132008: Impacts and Consequences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    John.M. Casselman*,\u00a0Queen\u2019s University, Department of Biology, Kingston, ON<\/p>\n

    Tom Lusk,\u00a0Parks Canada, St. Lawrence Islands National Park, Mallorytown, ON<\/p>\n

    John.M. Farrell,\u00a0State University of New York – College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY<\/p>\n

    Colin Lake,\u00a0Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Lake Ontario Management Unit, Glenora Fisheries Station, Picton, ON<\/p>\n

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    A Modeling Evaluation of Multiple Threats to Lake St. Clair Muskellunge<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Jason Smith*,\u00a0Little Travers Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Harbor Springs, MI<\/p>\n

    Daniel Hayes,\u00a0Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI<\/p>\n

    Mary Tate Bremigan,\u00a0Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI<\/p>\n

    Michael Thomas,\u00a0Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Lake St. Clair Fisheries Research Station, Harrison Twp., MI<\/p>\n

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    Effect of Stocking and Biotic and Abiotic Factors on Muskellunge Recruitment in Northern Wisconsin Lakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Todd S. Caspers1,\u00a0<\/sup>College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin\u2013Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    Michael J. Hansen2*,\u00a0<\/sup>College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin\u2013Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    Steven W. Hewett,\u00a0Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Fisheries Management, Madison, WI\u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n

    1<\/sup>Present address: North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Devils Lake, ND<\/p>\n

    2<\/sup>Present address: U.S. Geological Survey, Great Lakes Science Center, Hammond Bay Biological Station, Millersburg, MI<\/p>\n

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    Electrofishing Catchability of Juvenile Muskellunge in Northern Wisconsin Lakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Janice Kerns1,2*<\/sup>, Daniel Isermann1,3<\/sup>, and Timothy Simonson4<\/sup><\/p>\n

    1<\/sup>Fisheries Analysis Center, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    2<\/sup>Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    3<\/sup>U.S. Geological Survey, Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    4<\/sup>Bureau of Fisheries Management, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI<\/p>\n

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    Muskellunge Population Responses to Angler Catch and Release Practices in Escanaba Lake, WI, 1987 \u2013 2015.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Lawrence D. Eslinger*,\u00a0Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Fisheries Management, Woodruff, WI<\/p>\n

    Greg G. Sass,\u00a0Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Science Services, Escanaba Lake Research Station, Boulder Junction, WI<\/p>\n

    Steven P. Newman (retired),\u00a0Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Science Services, Escanaba Lake Research Station, Boulder Junction, WI<\/h3>\n
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    Effects of Consumption-Oriented Versus Trophy-Oriented Fisheries on Muskellunge Population Size Structure in Northern Wisconsin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Matthew Faust1*,\u00a0<\/sup>Fisheries Analysis Center, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin \u2013 Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    Michael Hansen2,\u00a0<\/sup>Fisheries Analysis Center, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin \u2013 Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    1<\/sup>Present address: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Sandusky, OH<\/p>\n

    2<\/sup>Present address: U.S. Geological Survey, Great Lakes Science Center, Hammond Bay Biological Station, Millersburg, MI<\/p>\n

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    Haters Gonna Hate<\/strong> (Esox <\/em>edition): User-group Conflicts and Vigilante Justice in the Age of Social Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Brian R. Murphy*,\u00a0Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA<\/p>\n

    Sasha S. Doss,\u00a0Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA<\/p>\n

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    Can They Play Nicely? Creating and Managing A Two-Predator System<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Sasha Doss*,\u00a0Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA<\/p>\n

    Joe Williams,\u00a0Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Blacksburg, VA<\/p>\n

    Brian R. Murphy,\u00a0Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA<\/p>\n

    Vic DiCenzo,\u00a0Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA<\/p>\n

    Leandro Castello,\u00a0Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA<\/p>\n

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    Muskellunge Biology, Ecology, and Life History<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Feeding Habitats and Diet of the Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy<\/em>): A Review<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Steven J. Kerr,\u00a0Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (retired), Ennismore, Ontario<\/p>\n

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    Tiger Muskellunge Diet and Effect on Target Prey Species in Curlew Lake, Washington<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Marcus J. Divens*,\u00a0Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Spokane, WA<\/p>\n

    William P. Baker,\u00a0Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Colville, WA<\/p>\n

    Bruce D. Bolding,\u00a0Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia, WA<\/p>\n

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    Seasonal Movements of Muskellunge in North Bend Lake, West Virginia.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Scott F. Morrison*, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Parkersburg, WV<\/p>\n

    Lila H. Warren, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Beckley, WV<\/p>\n

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    West Virginia Muskellunge: Findings from Recent Telemetry Studies<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Lila H. Warren, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Beckley WV<\/p>\n

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    Movement of Muskellunge in the St. Croix River System<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Joel Stiras,East Metro Area Fisheries Office, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n

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    A Field Portable Non-Lethal Muskellunge Tissue Sampling Device for the Analysis of Harmful Environmental Contaminants<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Justen Poole*, Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n

    Vincent Bessonneau, Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n

    Jonathan Grandy, Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n

    Janusz Pawliszyn, Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n

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    Genetics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    A review of Muskellunge population genetics: implications for management and research directions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Loren M. Miller.1*<\/sup>, John M. Farrell2<\/sup>, Kevin L. Kapuscinski3<\/sup>, Kim Scribner4<\/sup>, Brian S. Sloss5<\/sup>, Keith Turnquist6<\/sup>, Chris C. Wilson7<\/sup><\/p>\n

    1<\/sup> Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Department of Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n

    2<\/sup>State University of New York – College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY<\/p>\n

    3<\/sup>School of Biological Sciences, CRW225, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI<\/p>\n

    4<\/sup>Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
    \n5<\/sup>College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    6<\/sup>Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    7<\/sup>Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Trent University Peterborough, ON<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0Genetic Insights into Wild Muskellunge Populations in Ontario<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Chris Wilson, Aquatic Research Section, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Trent University, Peterborough, ON<\/p>\n

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    Population Genomics of Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy<\/em>) in the St. Lawrence River and the Inland Waters of Qu\u00e9bec (Canada): Impact of 47 years of Stocking and Management Implications of a Trophy Fishery<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Anne Carrier*, D\u00e9partement de Biologie, Institut de Biologie Int\u00e9grative et des Syst\u00e8mes, Universit\u00e9 Laval, Quebec, QC<\/p>\n

    Anne-Laure Ferchaud, D\u00e9partement de Biologie, Institut de Biologie Int\u00e9grative et des Syst\u00e8mes, Universit\u00e9 Laval, Quebec, QC<\/p>\n

    Philippe Brodeur, 2<\/sup>Minist\u00e8re des For\u00eats, de la Faune et des Parcs, direction g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du secteur central, direction de la gestion de la faune Mauricie\u2013Centre-du-Qu\u00e9bec, 100 rue Laviolette, bureau 207, Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, G9A 5S9, Canada<\/p>\n

    John M.Farrell, State University of New York – College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY<\/p>\n

    Louis Bernatchez, D\u00e9partement de Biologie, Institut de Biologie Int\u00e9grative et des Syst\u00e8mes, Universit\u00e9 Laval, Quebec, QC<\/p>\n

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    Muskellunge Genetic Integrity and Structure in the Great Lakes: Implications for Propagation Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Keith Turnquist1*<\/sup>, John M. Farrell2<\/sup>, Kevin L. Kapuscinski 3<\/sup>, Loren M. Miller4<\/sup>, Kim Scribner5<\/sup>, Brian S. Sloss6<\/sup>, Chris C. Wilson7<\/sup><\/p>\n

    1<\/sup>Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    2<\/sup>State University of New York – College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY<\/p>\n

    3<\/sup>School of Biological Sciences, CRW225, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI<\/p>\n

    4<\/sup>Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Department of Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n

    5<\/sup>Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI<\/p>\n

    6<\/sup>College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    7<\/sup>Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Trent University Peterborough, ON<\/p>\n

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    Curtis P. Wagner1*, <\/sup>Illinois Natural History Survey, Kaskaskia Biological Station, Sullivan, IL<\/p>\n

    Max H. Wolter2, <\/sup>Illinois Natural History Survey, Kaskaskia Biological Station, Sullivan, IL<\/p>\n

    Corey S. DeBoom, Illinois Natural History Survey, Kaskaskia Biological Station, Sullivan, IL<\/p>\n

    Matthew J. Diana, Illinois Natural History Survey, Kaskaskia Biological Station, Sullivan, IL<\/p>\n

    Michael J. Weber, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Iowa State University, Ames, IA<\/p>\n

    David H. Wahl, Illinois Natural History Survey, Kaskaskia Biological Station, Sullivan, IL<\/p>\n

    1<\/sup> Present address: Ohio Division of Wildlife, Akron, OH<\/p>\n

    2<\/sup> Present address: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Hayward, WI<\/p>\n

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    Water wolves and tigers: testing for directional hybridization and introgression between Northern Pike (Esox lucius<\/em>) and Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Cait Nemeczek*, Department of Biology, Trent University, Peterborough, ON<\/p>\n

    Joanna Freeland, Department of Biology, Trent University, Peterborough, ON<\/p>\n

    Chris Wilson, Aquatic Research Section, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Trent University, Peterborough, ON<\/p>\n

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    Muskellunge Assessment Techniques<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Using Long-term Mark-Recapture Data to Assess Muskellunge Population Characteristics: Application to Two Illinois Reservoirs
    \n<\/strong>Neil P. Rude1*<\/sup>, David C. Glover2<\/sup>,William D. Hintz3<\/sup>, Shawn Hirst4<\/sup>, Rob Hilsabeck4<\/sup>, Wayne Herndon4<\/sup>, and Gregory W. Whitledge1<\/sup><\/h3>\n

    Presenting author email: nrude@siu.edu<\/p>\n

    1<\/sup>Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL<\/p>\n

    2<\/sup>Ohio State University, Columbus, OH<\/p>\n

    3<\/sup>Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY<\/p>\n

    4<\/sup>Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Murphysboro, IL<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0<\/strong>A Comparison of Muskellunge Weight Estimation Equations to a Modified Length-Girth Technique<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Jonathan R. Meerbeek, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Spirit Lake, IA<\/p>\n

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    The Birth of a Muskie Lake: A Strategy for Assessing Survival, Age and Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Jordan G. Weeks, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management, La Crosse, WI<\/p>\n

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    Understanding Muskellunge Growth Using PIT-tag Recapture data in Lakes in Northwestern Wisconsin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Timothy Parks*, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Science Services, Spooner, WI<\/p>\n

    Jeff Kampa, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management, Spooner, WI<\/p>\n

    Gene Hatzenbeler, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management, Spooner, WI<\/p>\n

    Martin Jennings, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n

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    Assessment of Leech Lake Strain Musky Stocking in Lake Wissota, WI<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Joseph Gerbyshak, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management, Eau Claire, WI<\/p>\n

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    A General Assessment of a Southern Riverine Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy<\/em>) Population<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Jason M. Hallacher*, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Region 4 Aquatics, Verona, VA<\/p>\n

    Brad Fink, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Region 4 Aquatics, Verona, VA<\/p>\n

    Steve J. Reeser, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Region 4 Aquatics, Verona, VA<\/p>\n

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    Population Estimate of Adult Muskellunge in Lake Bemidji<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Anthony J. Kennedy, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bemidji Area Fisheries Office, Bemidji, Minnesota, MN<\/p>\n

    Andrew L. Thompson,, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bemidji Area Fisheries Office, Bemidji, Minnesota, MN<\/p>\n

    Andrew P. Wiering*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bemidji Area Fisheries Office, Bemidji, Minnesota, MN<\/p>\n

    Gary C. Barnard, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bemidji Area Fisheries Office, Bemidji, Minnesota, MN<\/p>\n

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    Regional Management Approaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    130 Years of Muskellunge Management on Chautauqua Lake<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Christopher Legard, New York Department of Environmental Conservation, Buffalo, NY<\/p>\n

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    Ontario\u2019s Approach to the Management of Muskellunge<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Dan Taillon, Fisheries Section, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Peterborough, ON<\/p>\n

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    Managing and Monitoring Muskellunge Populations in Eastern Georgian Bay and the North Channel of Lake Huron- A Twenty Year Retrospective<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Arunas Liskauskas, Upper Great Lakes Management Unit, Lake Huron Office, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Owen Sound, ON<\/p>\n

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    Managing Muskellunge in MN: Deliberate Steps to Better Fishing in the Next Two Decades<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Mike Habrat*, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Detroit Lakes, MN<\/p>\n

    T.J. DeBates, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n

    Steve Mero, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Grand Ripids, MN<\/p>\n

    Jim Wolters, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Fergus Falls, MN<\/p>\n

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    Trends in Muskellunge Fishing Tournaments in a North Central Wisconsin County<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Dave Seibel, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management, Antigo, WI<\/p>\n

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    Managing Muskie on the Fringe: An Examination of Nebraska\u2019s Efforts to Provide Quality Fishing Outside the Native Range<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Keith Koupal, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Kearney, NE<\/p>\n

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    Muskellunge in Eastern South Dakota<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Brian G. Blackwell*, South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, Webster, SD<\/p>\n

    David O. Lucchesi, South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, Sioux Falls, SD<\/p>\n

    Matthew J. Ward, South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, Waubay, SD<\/p>\n

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    Muskellunge Propagation and Stocking<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Realized Effects of Implementing a Genetic Broodstock Management Plan for Muskellunge in Wisconsin.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Justin A. VanDeHey*, Fisheries Propagation Science Center, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    Zeb Woiak, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Resource Center, Whitney Genetics Laboratory, 555 Lester Avenue Onalaska, WI 54650<\/p>\n

    Brian L. Sloss, Fisheries Propagation Science Center, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

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    Paternity Analysis of Pooled-Milt Spawning Practices for Muskellunge Broodstocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Loren M. Miller, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Research, and Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n

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    Growth, Condition, and Short-term Survival of Age-0 Muskellunge Reared Using Two Different Techniques<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Michael F. Vaske1*<\/sup>, Justin A. VanDeHey1<\/sup>, Dan J. Dembkowski1<\/sup>, Brian L. Sloss2<\/sup>, Tim D. Simonson3<\/sup>, Richard A. Klett4<\/sup><\/p>\n

    1<\/sup>Fishery Propagation Science Center, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    2<\/sup>U.S. Geological Survey, Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    3<\/sup>Bureau of Fisheries Management, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI<\/p>\n

    4<\/sup>Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wild Rose, WI<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0An Overview of the Lake Simcoe Muskellunge Restoration Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Gabrielle Liddle, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Aurora District, Aurora, ON<\/p>\n

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    Poster Session<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Influence of Habitat Additions on Survival, Growth, and Condition of Extensively-Reared Muskellunge<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Daniel J. Dembkowski*, Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, Fish Propagation Science Center, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    Steven Fajfer, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery, Wild Rose, WI<\/p>\n

    David Ewald, Fishiding Reclaimed Artificial Fish Habitat, Wonder Lake, IL<\/p>\n

    David Rowe*, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Fitchburg, WI<\/p>\n

    Mike Rennicke, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Fitchburg, WI<\/p>\n

    Scot Stewart, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Fitchburg, WI (retired)<\/p>\n

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    Predicting Abundance of Adult Muskellunge in Northern Wisconsin Lakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Janice Kerns1,2*<\/sup>, Daniel Isermann1,3<\/sup>, Timothy Simonson4<\/sup>, Joseph Hennessy4<\/sup>, and Thomas Cichosz4<\/sup><\/p>\n

    1<\/sup>Fisheries Analysis Center, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    2<\/sup>Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    3<\/sup>U.S. Geological Survey, Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    4<\/sup>Bureau of Fisheries Management, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI<\/p>\n

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    Long-Term Changes in Wisconsin\u2019s Muskellunge Fishery<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Timothy D. Simonson, Bureau of Fisheries Management, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI<\/p>\n

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    Effects of a 40-inch Minimum Length Limit on Muskellunge in Wisconsin Lakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Timothy D. Simonson, Bureau of Fisheries Management, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI<\/p>\n

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    Development of a cooperative relationship with the Wisconsin Department of Resources (WDNR) for the purpose of side by side research of differential species of Muskellunge Stocking.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Winston John Hopkins, Capital City Muskies Inc., Madison, WI<\/p>\n

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    Brood Source Identification and the Effects of Supplementation on Muskellunge in the Great Lakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Patrick Hanchin1*<\/sup>, Brian L. Sloss2<\/sup>, Keith Turnquist3<\/sup>, Kevin Kapuscinski4<\/sup>, John Farrell5<\/sup>, Loren Miller6<\/sup>, Kim Scribner7<\/sup>, and Chris Wilson8<\/sup><\/p>\n

    1<\/sup>Charlevoix Fisheries Station, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Charlevoix, MI<\/p>\n

    2<\/sup>College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    3<\/sup>Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n

    4<\/sup>School of Biologial Sciences, CRW225, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI<\/p>\n

    5<\/sup>State University of New York – College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY<\/p>\n

    6<\/sup>Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Department of Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n

    7<\/sup>Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI<\/p>\n

    8<\/sup>Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Trent University Peterborough, ON<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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