Guys - The high winter mortality rate for the RES study was done in central Missouri, which is also surprising since it is not located very far north. The author seined and fin clipped RES in spring and fall to determine mortality rates. RES smaller than 3.9" RES not doubt part of the mortality study. The next spring ponds were censused of all fish. Remember the original stocking of RES was done in the late 1940's early 1950's. The study was done in 1971-72.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 11/22/14 11:55 AM.
