The Muskellunge Symposium: A Memorial Tribute to E.J. Crossman

This book documents proceedings of a symposium on muskellunge developed as a memorial for E.J. Crossman. It focuses on the biology, ecology, and management of muskellunge, Ed’s favorite fish. The papers include surveys of current ecological, behavioral, and management-related issues for muskellunge...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2007, 2007
Edition:1st ed. 2007
Series:Developments in Environmental Biology of Fishes
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Dr. E.J. Crossman, a personal perspective: introductory remarks to the Dr. Ed Crossman Muskellunge Symposium
  • Dr. E.J. (Ed) Crossman’s scientific contributions on muskellunge: celebrating a lasting legacy
  • The New River, Virginia, muskellunge fishery: population dynamics, harvest regulation modeling, and angler attitudes
  • Population dynamics of muskellunge in Wisconsin waters of Green Bay, Lake Michigan, 1989–2005
  • Quantification of native muskellunge nursery habitat: influence of body size, fish community composition, and vegetation structure
  • Using movements and diet analyses to assess effects of introduced muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in the Saint John River, New Brunswick
  • Characteristics of Ontario muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) fisheries based on volunteer angler diary information
  • The use of angler diary surveys to evaluate long-term changes in muskellunge populations on Lake of the Woods, Ontario
  • Evaluation of temperature-selection differences among juvenile muskellunge originating from different latitudes
  • Expulsion of miniature radio transmitters along with eggs of muskellunge and northern pike––a new method for locating critical spawning habitat
  • Development, implementation, and evaluation of an international muskellunge management strategy for the upper St Lawrence River
  • An examination of Minnesota’s muskellunge waters
  • Determining minimum ultimate size, setting size limits, and developing trophy standards and indices of comparable size for maintaining quality muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) populations and sports fisheries
  • Effects of angling with a single-hook and live bait on muskellunge survival
  • A program for successful muskellunge management—A Minnesota success story
  • Muskellunge inMissouri: a 10 year strategic plan
  • History of muskellunge management in Nebraska