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The Use of Sanctuaries for Protecting Nesting Black Bass From Angling

Learn about the use of sanctuaries to protect vulnerable nesting black bass from angling, with insights on voluntary conservation zones, local enforcement, and successful strategies. Discover how these efforts can safeguard bass populations during spawning season.

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The Use of Sanctuaries for Protecting Nesting Black Bass From Angling

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  1. The Use of Sanctuaries for Protecting Nesting Black Bass From Angling Cory D. Suki, Frank J. S. Phelan, Mark F. Kubacki, David D. Philipp 2002 American Fisheries Society Symposium Kirsten Brendtro

  2. Location of Study

  3. Major Questions • Do Voluntary Bass Conservation Zones (VBCZ) protect vulnerable spawning males from angling? • VBCZs are areas within the lakes that are closed voluntarily through bass spawning season • How does local advertisement and community enforcement effect success of VBCZs?

  4. Major Findings • VBCZ successful in protecting nesting largemouth and smallmouth bass at Lake Opinicon • Moderate success at Loughborough Lake • Hookwound rates greater inside VBCZ at Bob’s Lake

  5. Overall Findings • With good advertisement and local community enforcement VBCZs can be successful at protecting spawning bass • Poorly enforced VBCZs can contribute to higher angling of spawning bass

  6. Recommendations • VBCZs should be initiated in lakes where local stakeholders are willing to enforce the areas • For lakes without strong local enforcement, legislated No Fishing Zones may be required

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