Research and Analysis of Fisheries in Illinois

King, Sarah M.; Parkos, Joseph; Stein, Jeffrey A.; van Riper, Carena

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Title

Research and Analysis of Fisheries in Illinois

Author(s)

• King, Sarah M.
• Parkos, Joseph
• Stein, Jeffrey A.
• van Riper, Carena

Contributor(s)

• Stanhope, Kimberly
• Joffe-Nelson, North
• Dunn, Mary
• Grimm, Logan
• Holland, Steven
• McNamara, Tommie

Issue Date

2024-09-16

Keyword(s)

• Fisheries
• Anglers
• Sport Fish
• Resource Management
• Population Assessment
• Public Communication
• Conservation
• Restoration
• Fishing
• Outreach

Geographic Coverage

Illinois

Abstract

Fisheries managers are charged with understanding the interaction between sport fish populations and anglers to inform resource management decision making that supports and promotes healthy fisheries. Fundamental to this mission is easy access to long-term fisheries data, analytical tools and metrics that offer insight into the quality of a fishery, and an understanding of the factors that influence fish population dynamics. Equally important is the need to communicate this scientific knowledge and promote angling opportunities to the public. Project F-69-R has three overall goals: (1) conduct a variety of surveys and investigations that elucidate patterns of variation in sport fish populations and assess angler recruitment, retention, and reactivation, (2) communicate research findings and basic assessments of sport fish populations to the angling public, and (3) organize, manage, analyze and deliver sport fisheries data to researchers, sport fish managers, and the angling public. Basic and applied research studies, public outreach efforts, and data management activities all work in concert to create a better understanding of the restoration and conservation needs of sport fish populations in Illinois.

Publisher

Illinois Natural History Survey

Series/Report Name or Number

INHS Technical Report 2024 (17)

Type of Resource

text

Language

eng

Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

Federal Aid Project F-69-R

Copyright and License Information

This document is a product of the Illinois Natural History Survey, and has been selected and made available by the Illinois Natural History Survey and the University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is intended solely for noncommercial research and educational use, and proper attribution is requested.

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