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

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XXV

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2. Dr. E.J. Crossman, a personal perspective: introductory remarks to the Dr. Ed Crossman Muskellunge Symposium

   • Margaret Crossman

   Pages 1-3

3. Dr. E.J. (Ed) Crossman’s scientific contributions on muskellunge: celebrating a lasting legacy

   • John M. Casselman

   Pages 5-10

4. The New River, Virginia, muskellunge fishery: population dynamics, harvest regulation modeling, and angler attitudes

   • Travis O. Brenden, Eric M. Hallerman, Brian R. Murphy, John R. Copeland, Joseph A. Williams

   Pages 11-25

5. Population dynamics of muskellunge in Wisconsin waters of Green Bay, Lake Michigan, 1989–2005

   • Kevin L. Kapuscinski, Brian J. Belonger, Steven Fajfer, Terrence J. Lychwick

   Pages 27-36

6. Quantification of native muskellunge nursery habitat: influence of body size, fish community composition, and vegetation structure

   • Brent A. Murry, John M. Farrell

   Pages 37-47

7. 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

   • R. Allen Curry, Chad A. Doherty, Timothy D. Jardine, Steven L. Currie

   Pages 49-60

8. Characteristics of Ontario muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) fisheries based on volunteer angler diary information

   • Steven J. Kerr

   Pages 61-69

9. The use of angler diary surveys to evaluate long-term changes in muskellunge populations on Lake of the Woods, Ontario

   • Thomas E. Mosindy, Mark J. Duffy

   Pages 71-83

10. Evaluation of temperature-selection differences among juvenile muskellunge originating from different latitudes

    • Curtis P. Wagner, David H. Wahl

    Pages 85-98

11. Expulsion of miniature radio transmitters along with eggs of muskellunge and northern pike––a new method for locating critical spawning habitat

    • Rodney B. Pierce, Jerry A. Younk, Cynthia M. Tomcko

    Pages 99-109

12. Development, implementation, and evaluation of an international muskellunge management strategy for the upper St Lawrence River

    • John M. Farrell, Rodger M. Klindt, John M. Casselman, Steven R. LaPan, Robert G. Werner, Albert Schiavone

    Pages 111-123

13. An examination of Minnesota’s muskellunge waters

    • Jerry A. Younk, Donald L. Pereira

    Pages 125-136

14. 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

    • John M. Casselman

    Pages 137-154

15. Effects of angling with a single-hook and live bait on muskellunge survival

    • Terry L. Margenau

    Pages 155-162

16. A program for successful muskellunge management—A Minnesota success story

    • Paul J. Wingate, Jerry A. Younk

    Pages 163-169

17. Muskellunge in Missouri: a 10 year strategic plan

    • Mark F. Boone

    Pages 171-177

18. History of muskellunge management in Nebraska

    • Daryl L. Bauer

    Pages 179-185

This book represents the outcome of a symposium held in Indianapolis, Indiana on 28–30 October 2005. The symposium was an international program on the ecology and management of muskellunge and was held in memory of Dr. Edwin J. Crossman. The symposium structure was largely similar to the original International Musky Symposium, held in LaCrosse, Wisconsin in 1984. It was intended to bring together academic researchers, management biologists, and practical musky anglers into a common venue to review the current status of knowledge on muskellunge and their management. The symposium was dedicated to the memory of Edwin J. Crossman. Dr. Crossman passed away on 21 December 2003, at the age of 74. While 74 is an advanced age for many people, Ed’s passing occurred far too young. He was retired from the University of Toronto and the Royal Ontario Museum, but still an active researcher in ?sh systematics and muskellunge ecology. Dr. Crossman was in?uential in developing the knowledge of muskellunge we have today and encouraging many people to follow in his footsteps in the studies of muskellunge and their relatives. The concept of a second musky symposium began with conversations between members of Muskies, Inc.

• Fish exploitation
• Fish population
• Fishery Management
• development
• ecology
• temperature
• vegetation
• Model invertebrates

• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

  James S. Diana

• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Spooner, USA

  Terry L. Margenau

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