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Status of the lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the lake sturgeon, a relic of the dinosaur age which has so far survived a history of over-harvest, habitat disturbance and population fragmentation. In... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the lake sturgeon, a relic of the dinosaur age which has so far survived a history of over-harvest, habitat disturbance and population fragmentation. In Alberta, sturgeon populations are resident in both the North Saskatchewan and South Saskatchewan river systems. Their status is currently ranked as Undetermined in the province. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Survey of the lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) fishery on the South Saskatchewan River, Alberta

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The lake sturgeon is a unique component of Alberta's wildlife and a prized sportfish. In Alberta, lake sturgeon are now confined to two areas: the North Saskatchewan and South Saskatchewan river... More ≫

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The lake sturgeon is a unique component of Alberta's wildlife and a prized sportfish. In Alberta, lake sturgeon are now confined to two areas: the North Saskatchewan and South Saskatchewan river systems. This project assessed the management utility of existing harvest data on species populations by means of a creel survey on the South Saskatchewan River conducted in the summer of 2000. The survey data were compared to data collected from an annual questionnaire sent to all holders of a sturgeon fishing licence.

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