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The northern
pike—sometimes affectionately known as the
“aquatic wolf”—is one of the most sought
after and mythologized fishes in
Minnesota, but until now there have been
few books devoted to the history and
ecological management of the species.
Based on pioneering research carried out
in Minnesota by leading pike specialist
Rodney B. Pierce, Northern Pike Ecology,
Conservation, and Management History is
the most complete collection of
information to date on the species, for
everyone from scientists and conservation
biologists to
general readers and recreational anglers.
A tremendously important game fish and
resource both in Minnesota and throughout
the northern hemisphere, northern pike
populations directly reflect local geology
and human influence, playing a key role in
the health of freshwater ecosystems. As
urbanization spreads and the human
population continues to grow, pike
populations face increasing pressure,
requiring new ways of looking at and
managing the species. In Minnesota,
groundbreaking work has been conducted on
northern pike: analyses of stocking
success and investigations into the
relationships within fish communities, the
management of rearing marshes,
environmental effects on natural
production, the genetics of northern pike,
and strategies for scientifically
monitoring pike. The state has been a
leader in developing fishing regulations
to help restore large pike, among many
other measures designed to ensure the
future quantity and health of a key
species in Minnesota’s waterways.
Weaving significant historical scientific
literature and technical details together
with his own research, Pierce’s benchmark
study documents and synthesizes the long
history of northern pike management and
describes the latest efforts being taken
to better understand and manage this
critical and renowned species.
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