INHS Reports, December 2016: Evaluating the Status of Gars and Bowfin in Illinois

King, Sarah; Molinaro, Sarah; Stein, Jeffery

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Title

INHS Reports, December 2016: Evaluating the Status of Gars and Bowfin in Illinois

Author(s)

• King, Sarah
• Molinaro, Sarah
• Stein, Jeffery

Issue Date

2016-12

Keyword(s)

• fishing
• sport
• annuli

Geographic Coverage

Illinois

Abstract

Historically, gars and Bowfin have been unpopular with anglers because they were seen as a threat to more desirable sport fish species. This perception led to eradication efforts unsupported by scientific evidence. However, in recent years recreational angling for gars and Bowfin has grown in popularity throughout Illinois. Despite the emerging interest in these fishes, Illinois currently does not have management plans for their populations. Population demographic information is needed to develop such plans, including size structure; growth and mortality rates; and estimates of population size. This fundamental information represents an emerging research need so fisheries managers can effectively provide and maintain a quality ancient sport fishery in Illinois.

Publisher

Illinois Natural History Survey

Series/Report Name or Number

INHS Reports no. 414 (12)

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

Handle URL

https://hdl.handle.net/2142/114543

Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

Illinois Natural History Survey

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Copyright 2016, University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

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