This book represents the outcome of a symposium held in Indianapolis, Indiana on 2830 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.

Focused on muskellunge Strong ecology and management case histories Modern management techniques and assessments

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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 fisheries. The symposium was developed to bring researchers and anglers together, and was sponsored by Muskies, Inc. The papers focus on issues of importance to muskellunge populations and are developed to inform the public and fishery managers alike.

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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, 19892005.- 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 pikea 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 managementA Minnesota success story.- Muskellunge inMissouri: a 10 year strategic plan.- History of muskellunge management in Nebraska.