Idaho Project
A Bayesian integrated population model for Kootenai River burbot
August 2022 - December 2024
Personnel
Participating Agencies
- Idaho Department of Fish and Game
- Idaho Department of Fish and Game
The abundance of burbot in the Kootenai River and the associated fishery is unknown. We are developing open-population abundance estimates. Our work will inform hatchery stocking rates needed to sustain a burbot fishery with cultural significance.
| Presentations | Presentation Date |
|---|---|
| Heishman, J., A. Black, S. Wilson., and M. Falcy. 2024. Abundance and density dependent survival of burbot in the Kootenai River's hatchery-augmented fishery. Washington-British Columbia and Idaho Joint Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. Spokane, WA. | May 2024 |