Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Cattle and fish spawning

How damaging are wading cattle on nesting RES and CNBG? It seems that a significant number of nests are in the shallows where the cattle frequently wade through. The nests are still there and they seem to get cleaned up quickly after the cattle wade through, but I imaging it takes its toll on the nests. The good news is that I am noting a significant increase in big RE males guarding the nests. Its interesting the way I can go all summer long and not catch may RE's, but in the spring they make their numbers known in the nesting areas.