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View article: Quantifying behavioural impairment as a proxy for physiological stress to improve welfare of imperilled white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) during routine sampling efforts
Quantifying behavioural impairment as a proxy for physiological stress to improve welfare of imperilled white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) during routine sampling efforts Open
View article: Evaluating hook removal techniques on jaw-hooked Smallmouth Bass captured with soft plastic jigs
Evaluating hook removal techniques on jaw-hooked Smallmouth Bass captured with soft plastic jigs Open
Objective Products that are intended to facilitate the release of angled fish continue to be developed by the fishing industry without systematic and objective evaluation to test their effectiveness for releasing fish without causing undue…
View article: Emerging live sonar technologies in freshwater recreational fisheries: Issues and opportunities
Emerging live sonar technologies in freshwater recreational fisheries: Issues and opportunities Open
Debate about the potential benefits and risks of live sonar technology (also known as live imaging sonar and forward-facing sonar) in freshwater recreational fisheries includes growing discussions regarding regulation. Synthesizing sparse …
View article: Quantifying Behavioural Impairment as a Proxy for Physiological Stress to Improve Welfare of Imperilled White Sturgeon (Acipenser Transmontanus) During Routine Sampling Efforts
Quantifying Behavioural Impairment as a Proxy for Physiological Stress to Improve Welfare of Imperilled White Sturgeon (Acipenser Transmontanus) During Routine Sampling Efforts Open
View article: Interactive effects of fish handling and water temperature on reflex impairment of angled Rainbow Trout
Interactive effects of fish handling and water temperature on reflex impairment of angled Rainbow Trout Open
Catch-and-release angling is a popular recreational activity that has been shown to have impacts on fish welfare. Angler behaviour (e.g., choice of gear type, handling time) and environmental conditions (e.g., water temperature) during ang…
View article: Do live-well additives influence the physiological and behavioral recovery of Largemouth Bass?
Do live-well additives influence the physiological and behavioral recovery of Largemouth Bass? Open
Objective There is an ongoing effort to enhance the welfare and survival of black bass Micropterus spp. released after angling tournaments. Live-well additives are substances added to live-well water that are intended to help fish recover …
View article: Using vitality indicators to predict survival of aquatic animals released from fisheries
Using vitality indicators to predict survival of aquatic animals released from fisheries Open
Estimating the survival probability of animals released from fisheries can improve the overall understanding of animal biology with implications for fisheries management, conservation and animal welfare. Vitality indicators are simple visu…
View article: Influence of four hook types across four hook removal tools, including bare hands, on the effectiveness of hook removal and reflex impairment of Bluegill (<i>Lepomis macrochirus</i>) captured from a lake in Eastern Ontario
Influence of four hook types across four hook removal tools, including bare hands, on the effectiveness of hook removal and reflex impairment of Bluegill (<i>Lepomis macrochirus</i>) captured from a lake in Eastern Ontario Open
Hook removal devices have been developed to enable rapid release of angled fish, yet little research has evaluated their effectiveness and potential for injury among hook types. We compared the performance of hook removal tools and bare ha…
View article: Condition and postrelease mortality of angled Northern Pike temporarily retained on stringers
Condition and postrelease mortality of angled Northern Pike temporarily retained on stringers Open
Objective Anglers typically use stringers to keep fish intended for harvest from spoiling or for high-grading purposes (i.e., culling). However, relatively few studies have examined the effects of temporary stringer retention on the physic…
View article: Using a novel biologging approach to assess how different handling practices influence the post-release behaviour of Northern Pike across a wide range of body sizes
Using a novel biologging approach to assess how different handling practices influence the post-release behaviour of Northern Pike across a wide range of body sizes Open
There is a growing body of research focused on how angled fish respond to catch-and-release (C&R). However, most of those studies do not span a wide range of body sizes for the targeted species. Physical injury and physiological responses …
View article: Revisiting the challenge: perspectives on Canada’s freshwater fisheries policies three decades after the Pearse Report
Revisiting the challenge: perspectives on Canada’s freshwater fisheries policies three decades after the Pearse Report Open
A seminal report by Peter H. Pearse (1988; Rising to the Challenge: A New Policy for Canada’s Freshwater Fisheries, Canadian Wildlife Federation, Ottawa) outlined 62 policy recommendations focused on the management of Canada’s inland fishe…
View article: Ten considerations for conservation policy makers for the post-COVID-19 transition
Ten considerations for conservation policy makers for the post-COVID-19 transition Open
Public health and safety concerns around the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly changed human behaviour. Such shifts in behaviours, including travel patterns, consumerism, and energy use, are variously impa…
View article: Do Angler Handling Practices Influence the Short-Term Post-Release Behaviour of Black Bass?
Do Angler Handling Practices Influence the Short-Term Post-Release Behaviour of Black Bass? Open
Black bass (Micropterus spp.) are a popular group of sportfish in North America, caught year-round, providing economic benefits to local communities. Anglers often release Black bass due to seasonal regulations, tournament regulations or b…