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Research and Analysis of Fisheries in Illinois F-69-R (32) Final Performance Report July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
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 four overall goals: (1) conduct a variety of surveys and investigations that
elucidate patterns of variation in sport fish populations and the mechanisms that drive those
patterns, (2) evaluation methodologies used to collect fisheries data and inform sampling
strategies; (3) communicate research findings and basic assessments of sport fish populations to
the angling public, and (4) 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.
Surveys and investigations completed in Segment 32 were executed under Study 1, Study 2, and
Study 3. Summarized below, these studies were focused on three areas of sport fish restoration
and management.
First, a series of six experiments investigating the status and trends of Ancient Sport Fishes
(Gars, and Bowfin) were conducted statewide, detailing age and growth methodology; spatial
ecology and genetic relatedness; population vital rates; and bowfishing tournament harvest.
Second, one experiment investigating the influence of on the heritability of lure avoidance were
conducted, providing further evidence of the role angling vulnerability plays in fishing quality.
Third, an evaluation of patterns in age and growth of walleye, sauger and their hybrids was
initiated on several impoundments in east central Illinois.
Evaluation of sampling methods initiated under Study 4 focuses on an evaluation of
incorporating a fixed/random sample design into fisheries assessments in Illinois impoundments.
Specifically, habitat and bathymetric assessments of study lakes were initiated, to be followed by
data simulations utilizing sport fish data sets managed under Study 5.
Sport fish data sets are the building blocks that support research studies and outreach activities
within Project F-69-R, making the collaborative collection, organization, analysis, and
dissemination of sport fish information a critical component of the overall goals of this project.
In Study 5, project personnel collaborated with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to
efficiently collect and manage data that reflects the status and trends in sport fish populations in
Illinois and organizes that information in such a way that the needs of all data users can be more
efficiently met. An online permit application system for fishing tournaments throughout Illinois
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has been met with great success regarding its ease of use and generation of important data for
researchers and managers. A new online data portal accessible by IDNR Division of Fisheries
that integrates the Hatchery Information Management System (HIMS) and the assessment data
system METRICS has been developed. Informed by repeated consultations with system users in
the last segment, the new I Fish Data Portal is scheduled for launch in the first quarter of
Segment 33. Achieving this significant landmark supports a transition toward placing more data
management responsibility with the IDNR Division of Fisheries, while maintaining collaborative
access to data for use in Project surveys and investigations.
Outreach activities under Study 6 primarily consist of the maintenance of the website
www.ifishillinois.org. The website is a heavily visited, popular resource for anglers seeking
information about sport fishing opportunities in Illinois. The site provides basic information
about access, as well as science-based assessments about the quality of sport fishing in Illinois
waters. Through Study 6 we are able to communicate the results of sport fish research and
analysis, delivering state-of-the-art information to researchers, managers, and the angling public.
Social media will continue to be utilized to promote and share information about sport fishing
opportunities throughout Illinois. The website, social media, and public outreach activities are
essential to sharing public data and information about sport fish populations and management in
Illinois.
The importance and value of Project F-69-R lies in the ability to be responsive to emerging sport
fish management issues through research studies utilizing long-term sport fish data sets, followed
by compelling and salient communications of those findings to the angling public. The Executive
Summary provides a brief overview of the accomplishments of each job within the project,
followed by a more detailed reporting of the specific procedures, findings and recommendations
for future activities under this project.Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Federal Aid in Fisheries Restoration F-69-R (32)unpublishednot peer reviewedOpe
Research and Analysis of Fisheries in Illinois
Reports on progress and results for the following project objectives: sport fish population and sport fishing metrics; enhanced field sampling of sport fish populations; determination of factors affecting fishing quality; coordination with ongoing fisheries research projects; support for and enhance of web interface; fishes of Champaign County; recovery of urban stream sport fisheries.Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fisheries, Federal Aid Project F-69-R Segment 28unpublishednot peer reviewedOpe
Research and Analysis of Fisheries in Illinois
Fisheries managers are charged with understanding the interaction between sport fish populations and anglers using a wide array of information to make resource management decisions that support and promote 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 wide variety of research studies that elucidate patterns of variation in sport fish populations and the mechanisms that drive those patterns, (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.Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Fisheries Grant/Contract No: F-69-Runpublishednot peer reviewe
Database Management and Analysis of Fisheries in Illinois: Annual Report 1 March 2003-29 February 2004
Federal Aid Project F-9-R Segment 17; Annual Report issued May 2004Report issued on: May 2004INHS Technical Report prepared for Division of Fisheries Illinois Department of Natural
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Database Management and Analysis of Fisheries in Illinois
Division of Fisheries, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Grant/Contract No: F-69-R-21The goal of Project F-69-R is to provide researchers and managers with the information necessary to manage, sustain, and improve the health of fisheries resources in Illinois lakes and streams. As such, there were four primary objectives identified during Segment 21: (1) conduct annual creel surveys on selected lakes; (2) provide programming support for the Fisheries Analysis System (FAS); (3) provide development and maintenance support to DNR Fisheries for the FAS public website; and (4) incorporate FAS databases to aid in the analysis of ongoing research projects and pertinent management questions.INHS Technical Report Prepared for Division of Fisheries, Illinois Department of Natural Resource
Database Management and Analysis of Fisheries in Illinois, Annual Report: 1 March 2004 - 28 February 2005, Final Report: 1 March 2002 - 28 February 2005
Report issued on: May 2005Federal Aid Project F-69-R, Segments 16-18INHS Technical Report prepared for Division of Fisheries, Illinois Department of Natural
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Database management and analysis of fisheries in Illinois, Annual Report March, 1 2005 - Feb 28, 2006
Annual Report March, 1 2005 - Feb 28, 2006Report issued on: May 2006INHS Technical Report prepared for unspecified recipien
Research and Analysis of Fisheries in Illinois Annual Report
Division of Fisheries, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Grant/Contract No: F-69-R-22The goal of Project F-69-R is to provide researchers and managers with the information necessary to manage, sustain, and improve the health of fisheries resources in Illinois lakes and streams. As such, there were four primary objectives identified during Segment 22: (1) conduct annual creel surveys on selected lakes; (2) provide programming support for the Fisheries Analysis System (FAS); (3) provide development and maintenance support to DNR Fisheries for the FAS public website; and (4) incorporate FAS databases to aid in the analysis of ongoing research projects and pertinent management questions.INHS Technical Report Prepared for Division of Fisheries, Illinois Department of Natural Resource
Research and Analysis of Fisheries in Illinois: FINAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 1 July 2020 – 30 June 2021
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 four overall goals: (1) conduct a variety of surveys and investigations that elucidate patterns of variation in sport fish populations and the mechanisms that drive those patterns, (2) evaluation methodologies used to collect fisheries data and inform sampling
strategies; (3) communicate research findings and basic assessments of sport fish populations to the angling public, and (4) 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.Division of Fisheries Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Federal Aid Project F-69-R Segment 34unpublishednot peer reviewedOpe
Research and Analysis of Fisheries in Illinois Final Performance Report 1 July 2017 – 30 June 2018
Project F-69-R has three overall goals: (1) conduct a wide variety of surveys and investigations that elucidate patterns of variation in sport fish populations and the mechanisms that drive those
patterns, (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.Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fisheriesunpublishednot peer reviewedOpe