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Fisheries Special/Management Reports

This is a complete list of all Fisheries Special/Management Reports.

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Fisheries Special Report 45	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Waybrant, J.R., and T.G. Zorn. 2008. Tahquamenon River Assessment.
Text of the main document 3 MB
Figures 01 thru 06 3.54 MB
Figures 07 thru 08 2.29 MB
Figures 09-10 4.19 MB
Figures 11 thru 21 2.15 MB
Tables and References 290 KB
Appendix A - Species distribution maps (pages 1-10) 3.08 MB
Appendix A - Species distribution maps (pages 11-20) 3.46 MB
Appendix A - Species distribution maps (pages 21-30) 3.47 MB
Appendix A - Species distribution maps (pages 31-40) 3.46 MB
Appendix A - Species distribution maps (pages 41-50) 3.46 MB
Appendix A - Species distribution maps (pages 51-56) 1.83 MB
Appendix B 2.29 MB


Fisheries Special Report 44 (1.2 MB Acrobat PDF)
Bremigan, M.T., G.L. Towns, J.E. Breck, N.A. Godby, S.K. Hanshue, R.C. Moody, T.J. Rozich, and M.V. Thomas. 2008. Black bass fishing seasons in Michigan: background, research review, and recommendations.	Introduction


Fisheries Special Report 43 (1.1 MB Acrobat PDF)
Hanchin, P. A. and D.R. Kramer. 2007. The Fish Community and Fishery of Big Manistique Lake, Luce and Mackinac Counties, Michigan in 2003-04 with Emphasis on Walleyes, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass.	Introduction


Fisheries Special Report 42 (1.2 MB Acrobat PDF)
Hanchin, P. A. , T. G. Kalish, Z. Su and R.D. Clark Jr. 2007. The Fish Community and Fishery of Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County, Michigan with Emphasis on Walleyes, Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass.	Introduction


Fisheries Special Report 41 (3.2 MB Acrobat PDF)
Schneider, J. C. , P. A, R.P. O'Neal, and R.D. Clark Jr. 2007. Ecology, Management, and Status of Walleye, Sauger, and Yellow Perch in Michigan.	Introduction


Fisheries Special Report 40 (1.5 MB Acrobat PDF)
Hanchin, P. A, R.P. O'Neal, R.D. Clark Jr., and R. N. Lockwood. 2007. The Walleye Population and Fishery of the Muskegon Lake System, Muskegon and Newaygo Counties, Michigan in 2002.	Introduction


Fisheries Special Report 39	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Francis, J.T., and R.C. Haas. 2006. Clinton River Assessment.
Text of the main document 1.22 MB
Figures 01 thru 17 3.58 MB
Figures 18 thru 35 1.86 MB
Figure 36 6.58 MB
Figures 37 thru 44 3.16 MB
Figures 45 thru 53 3.91 MB
Figures 54 thru 61 2.99 MB
Figures 62 thru 71 and Tables and References 1.19 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 1-10) 2.19 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 11-20) 2.36 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 21-30) 2.30 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 31-40) 2.35 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 41-50) 2.31 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 51-60) 2.30 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 61-70) 2.29 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 71-80) 2.34 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 81-90) 2.35 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 91-98) 1.65 MB
Appendix 2 97 KB


Fisheries Special Report 38 (1.42 MB Acrobat PDF)
O'Neal, R. P., and G. J. Soulliere. 2006. Conservation guidelines for Michigan lakes and associated natural resources.	Abstract


Fisheries Special Report 37	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Cwalinski, T.A., N.A. Godby, Jr., and A.J. Nuhfer. 2006. Thunder Bay River Assessment.
Text of the main document 2.44 MB
Figures 01 thru 06 2.49 MB
Figures 07 thru 16 2.20 MB
Figures 17 thru 25 2.43 MB
Tables and References 910 KB
Appendix 1 1.84 MB
Appendix 2 - Species distribution maps (pages 47-57) 2.47 MB
Appendix 2 - Species distribution maps (pages 58-67) 2.55 MB
Appendix 2 - Species distribution maps (pages 68-77) 2.60 MB
Appendix 2 - Species distribution maps (pages 78-87) 2.72 MB
Appendix 2 - Species distribution maps (pages 88-97) 2.77 MB
Appendix 2 - Species distribution maps (pages 98-107) 2.66 MB
Appendix 2 - Species distribution maps (pages 108-119) 3.12 MB
Appendix 2 - Species distribution maps (pages 120-132) 3.21 MB
Appendix 3 433 KB


Fisheries Special Report 36 (1.49 MB Acrobat PDF)
Hanchin, P. A., R. D. Clark, Jr., R. N. Lockwood, and T. A. Cwalinski. 2005. The fish community and fishery of Burt Lake, Cheboygan County, Michigan in 2001-02 with emphasis on walleyes and northern pike.	Introduction


Fisheries Special Report 35	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Wesley, J.K. 2005. Kalamazoo River assessment.
Text of the main document 941 KB
Figures 01 thru 04 1.33 MB
Figures 05 thru 07 3.70 MB
Figures 08 thru 22 1.06 MB
Figure 23 3.26 MB
Figures 24 thru 32 1.79 MB
Tables and References 296 KB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 01-10) 2.73 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 11-20) 3.00 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 21-30) 3.00 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 31-40) 3.01 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 41-50) 3.00 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 51-60) 3.00 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 61-70) 2.99 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 71-80) 2.97 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 81-90) 3.01 MB
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 91-106) 4.42 MB
Appendix 2 1.08 MB


Fisheries Special Report 34 (915 KB Acrobat PDF)
Clark, R. D., P. A. Hanchin, and R. N. Lockwood, N. A. Godby, Jr. 2005. The fish community and fishery of Crooked and Pickerel lakes, Emmet County, Michigan with emphasis on walleyes and northern pike.	Introduction


Fisheries Special Report 33 (976 KB Acrobat PDF)
Hanchin, P. A., R. D. Clark, Jr., and R. N. Lockwood. 2005. The fish community and fishery of Michigamme Reservoir, Iron County, Michigan with emphasis on walleyes and northern pike.	Introduction


Fisheries Special Report 32 (2.52 MB Acrobat PDF)
Dexter, James L., Jr., and R. P. O'Neal, editors. 2004. Michigan fish stocking guidelines II: with periodic updates.	Introduction


Fisheries Special Report 31	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Madison, George and Roger N. Lockwood. 2004. Manistique River assessment.
Text and tables of the main document 2.20 MB
Figures for the main document 3.39 MB
Appendix 1 and 2 472 KB
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 13-27) 4.59 MB
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 28-39) 4.15 MB
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 40-52) 4.53 MB
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 53-64) 4.17 MB
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 65-76) 3.87 MB
Appendix 4 306 KB


Fisheries Special Report 30 (1.2 MB Acrobat PDF)
Clark, R. D., P. A. Hanchin, and R. N. Lockwood. 2004. The fish community and fishery of Houghton Lake, Roscommon County, Michigan with emphasis on walleyes and northern pike.	Introduction


Fisheries Special Report 29 (1.3 MB Acrobat PDF)
Fielder,David G. and James P. Baker. 2004. Strategy and options for completing the recovery of walleye in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron.	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


Fisheries Special Report 28	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hay, Ralph L. and Mike Meriwether. 2004. Jordan River assessment.
Text, tables and figures
Appendices


Fisheries Special Report 27	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Leonardi, Joseph M. and William J. Gruhn. 2001. Flint River assessment.
Text and tables of the main document
Figures for the main document
Appendix 1 and 2
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 14-32)
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 33-52)
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 53-72)
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 73-99)
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 100-102)
Appendix 4

Fisheries Special Report 26	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Zorn, Troy G. and Steven P. Sendek. 2001. Au Sable River assessment.
Text and tables of the main document.
Figures for the main document.
Appendix 1 and 2
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 54-106)
Appendix 3 - Species distribution maps (pages 107-148)

Fisheries Special Report 25

FOREWORD

Schneider, James C. (ed.) 2000. Manual of fisheries survey methods II: with periodic updates. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 25, Ann Arbor. Errata Chapter 8 p7 (5/12/03)

Due to the size of this document the full text version has been broken into logical sections to aid in downloading.

Chapter 26: Stream Status and Trends... (provided as a separate PDF; to be incorporated into the full text Table of Contents at a later date)

Table of Contents
08/30/2000

December 2006

Fisheries Special Report 24	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 05/18/2000
Wesley, Jay K. and Joan E. Duffy. 1999. St. Joseph River assessment.
Text of the main document
Tables for the main document
Figures for the main document
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (through page 42)
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 43-68)
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 69-111)
Appendix 1 index - An index to the species distribution maps
Appendix 2 - Miscellaneous Historical Creel Data

Fisheries Special Report 23	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 05/25/2000
Dodge, Kenneth E. 1998. River Raisin assessment.
Text of the main document
Tables for the main document
Figures 1-12 in the main document
Figures 13-16 in the main document
Figures 17-23 in the main document
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (through page 52)
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 53-112)

Fisheries Special Report 22	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 08/18/2000
Beam, Jennifer D. and Jeffrey J. Braunscheidel. 1998. Rouge River assessment.
Text and tables of the main document
Figures for the main document
Appendix - Species distribution maps

Fisheries Special Report 21	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 01/31/2000
Rozich, Thomas J. 1998. Manistee River assessment.
Text of the main document
Tables for the main document
Figures for the main document
Appendix 1 - Half of the species distribution maps
Appendix 1 - The other half of the species distribution maps
Appendix 2 - Historical pictures of the Manistee River
Appendix 3 - FERC settlement agreement

Fisheries Special Report 20 (238 KB Acrobat PDF)
Wiley, Michael J. and Paul W. Seelbach 1997. An introduction to rivers-the conceptual basis for the Michigan Rivers Inventory (MRI) project.	ABOUT THE MICHIGAN RIVERS INVENTORY (MRI) PROJECT

Fisheries Special Report 19	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 05/16/2000
O'Neal, Richard P. 1997. Muskegon River watershed assessment.
Text and Tables of the main document
Figures for the main document
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (through page 36)
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 37-70)
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 71-98)
Appendix 2 - DEQ reports database for the Muskegon River
Appendix 3 - FERC settlement agreement

Fisheries Special Report 18 (787 KB Acrobat PDF)
Hay-Chmielewski, Elizabeth M. and Gary E. Whelan, Editors. 1997. Lake sturgeon rehabilitation strategy.	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Fisheries Special Report 17 (573 KB Acrobat PDF)
Diana, James S., Glenn Y. Belyea and Richard D. Clark Jr., Editors. 1997. History, status, and trends in populations of yellow perch and double-crested cormorants in Les Cheneaux Islands, Michigan.	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Fisheries Special Report 16	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 01/24/2002
Hay-Chmielewski, E. M., Paul W. Seelbach, Gary E. Whelan and Douglas B. Jester Jr. 1995. Huron River assessment.
Text and tables of the main document
Figures for the main document
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 1-22)
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 23-52)
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 53-76)
Appendix 1 - Species distribution maps (pages 77-101)

Fisheries Special Report 15	INTRODUCTION
Alexander, Gaylord R., Janice L. Fenske and David W. Smith. 1995. A fisheries management guide to stream protection and restoration.

Fisheries Special Report 14	INTRODUCTION
Keller, Myrl, Kelley D. Smith and Ronald W. Rybicki, Editors. 1990. Review of salmon and trout management in Lake Michigan.

Fisheries Special Report 13	INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Latta, W. C., Editor. 1990. 1980-1990 Michigan fisheries - A foundation for the future.

Fisheries Management Report 12	INTRODUCTION
Jester, Douglas B., Jr. 1988. A description of the organization and programs of the Fisheries Division, Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Fisheries Management Report 11	No Abstract Available
Borgeson, David P. 1987. Fish stocking guidelines, revised 1987.

Fisheries Management Report 10	INTRODUCTION
Latta, W. C., Editor 1983. Fisheries Division biennial report, 1981-1982.

Fisheries Management Report 9	INTRODUCTION
Merna, James W., James C. Schneider, Gaylord R. Alexander, Warren D. Alward and Randy L. Eschenroder. 1981. Manual of fisheries survey methods.

Fisheries Management Report 8	INTRODUCTION
Allison, Leonard N., John G. Hnath and Warren G. Yoder. 1977. Manual of common diseases, parasites, and anomalies of Michigan fishes.

Fisheries Management Report 7	ABSTRACT
Coopes, Gary F. 1974. Au Sable River watershed project biological report (1971-1973).

Fisheries Management Report 6	PREFACE
Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 1974. Michigan fisheries centennial report, 1873-1973.

Fisheries Management Report 5	PREFACE
Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 1973. Michigan's Great Lakes trout and salmon fishery (1969-1972).

Fisheries Management Report 4	PREFACE
Borgeson, David P., Editor. 1972. Status of Michigan's fisheries management, 1971.

Fisheries Management Report 3	INTRODUCTION AND RESUMÉ
Borgeson, David P., Editor. 1970. Coho salmon status report 1967-68.

Fisheries Management Report 2	INTRODUCTION
Borgeson, David P. and Wayne H. Tody, Editors. 1967. Status report on Great Lakes fisheries, 1967.

Fisheries Management Report 1	INTRODUCTION
Tody, Wayne H. and Howard A. Tanner. 1966. Coho salmon for the Great Lakes.