Category: Research and Science
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Mayfly Hatches, Tapping into the Food Chain
By Adam M. Glickman Mayfly and other insect hatches are often thought of in a very negative manner by summertime fishermen who fail to produce good results when these forage abundances occur. Common thought is that fish gorge themselves on the heavy presence of insects and become too “full” to eat any more.
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Examining the Reality of Invasive Species
By Adam M. Glickman For over 20 years now, those who utilize WI and MN waters have been exposed to the effects of aquatic invasive species, efforts to control them, and campaigns to make the public more aware of them. I would define the modern and commonly used term “invasive species” as certain species that would…
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Understanding Stocked vs. Wild Gamefish Resources
By Adam M. Glickman Most of our gamefish resources in WI and MN are maintained by natural reproduction within their own water body. However, some of our most popular individual gamefish populations are maintained by stocking hatchery produced fish into certain designated environments. Learning to identify between stocked and wild gamefish resources is important for environmental,…
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The Future of Minnesota and Wisconsin Gamefish Resources (Part 2)
What proper regulation looks like and why it would work. By Adam M. Glickman In part one of this article I promised a simple streamlined regulatory plan that would work state wide in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. That plan is contained within this article, as well as an explanation of everything within it. If you…
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Issues Affecting Minnesota and Wisconsin Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
By Adam M. Glickman The Future of Wisconsin and Minnesota gamefish resources and the necessity of reform among those who harvest our gamefish resources.
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The Future of the Muskie Resource and Fishery in the Lower St. Louis River Estuary
By Adam M. Glickman Since 2009, many of those who fish muskies on the Lower St. Louis River Estuary (LSLRE) have noticed a steady and dramatic decrease in muskie catches, follows, and sightings. These people include some of the most successful anglers on the river. A fishery that from 2002-2010 would have been described by…
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Winter Fish Kills 2014
By Kenny Lookingbill As I was doing my normal inventory checks in February and ordering supplies for the upcoming open water season, I reflected back on the winter, and the lack of ice fishing opportunities. It was also a very snowy winter, with more than 80″ of snow, making it the third snowiest winter on…
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Biohackings: The Art of Angling
By Cory Allen Angling as we know it today is probably one of the most complex and utterly incomprehensibly confusing pastimes a human being can choose to undertake. Not only does it encompass a plethora of different styles, techniques, tactics, and target species, but the arenas upon which we wage our wars encompass literally 70…
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Asian Carp Misconceptions
By: Kenny Lookingbill – Date Posted: May 11, 2011 Asian carp are the most infamous aquatic invasive species of all time. As a result, there are many fallacies and conspiracy theories about these fish among the general public. Because of my profession as an aquatic ecologist, I have heard endless stories about this group of…
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Learning To Fish New Lakes
By: Andrew Ragas Learning to fish a new, unfamiliar body of water is an intimidating task. Most fishermen endure these challenges whether it’s fishing for tournaments, guiding, or leisure. As one who frequently fishes new lakes throughout the Upper Midwest each year and loves to explore, learning to fish them isn’t as difficult as it…