Moosehead Lake in Maine is a beautiful lake, spanning 74,890 acres with a maximum depth of 246 feet. The most sought-after fish to be found in Moosehead Lake are: Landlocked salmon, lake trout, brook trout, and burbot. According to Tim Obrey, a regional fisheries biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the fishing at Moosehead declined from phenomenal to just "really good" during the late 1980s, but has rebounded due to careful management. This table shows the populations of three major fish in Moosehead Lake over a 30 year period. Moosehead Lake was illegally stocked with smallmouth bass in 1970.
Year Smallmouth Bass Salmon Lake Trout
1970 50 1200 1200
1975 500 800 1000
1980 1300 650 800
1985 1100 300 950
1990 600 500 1800
1995 450 1200 1300
2000 200 1500 1200
Smelts are the primary food source for lake trout and salmon in Moosehead. In the late 1980s, we documented a dramatic increase in the abundance of wild lake trout in Moosehead Lake. Swelling lake trout numbers taxed the forage base and the smelt population took a dive. What would be appropriate action for Wildlife Management to make to correct the problem? Choose ALL that apply.
Responses
A Reduce salmon stocking rates.Reduce salmon stocking rates.
B Increase salmon stocking rates.Increase salmon stocking rates.
C Allow harvesting of smaller fish.Allow harvesting of smaller fish.
D Increase fishing limits on lake trout.Increase fishing limits on lake trout.
E Decrease fishing limits on lake trout.
A, C, and E are the appropriate actions for Wildlife Management to make to correct the problem.
A - reducing salmon stocking rates would decrease competition for food resources, allowing the smelt population to recover.
C - allowing harvesting of smaller fish would help manage the population density of lake trout and reduce competition for food resources.
E - decreasing fishing limits on lake trout would help decrease the harvest of lake trout, allowing the population to recover and reduce the strain on the smelt population.
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To determine the appropriate actions, we need to consider the information provided. The problem described is that the increase in the abundance of wild lake trout has led to a decline in the smelt population, which is the primary food source for lake trout and salmon in Moosehead Lake. We need to take actions that will help manage the fish populations and restore balance in the ecosystem.
A - Reduce salmon stocking rates: This action is appropriate because reducing the stocking rates of salmon would decrease competition for food resources, potentially reducing the strain on the smelt population. This would allow the smelt population to recover and support both lake trout and salmon.
C - Allow harvesting of smaller fish: Allowing the harvesting of smaller fish would help manage the population density of lake trout. By harvesting smaller fish, the population size can be controlled, reducing competition for food resources and allowing the smelt population to recover.
E - Decrease fishing limits on lake trout: This action is appropriate because decreasing fishing limits on lake trout would help reduce the harvest of lake trout. By reducing the harvest, the population can recover and reduce the strain on the smelt population, allowing it to rebound.
B and D are not appropriate actions based on the given information. Increasing salmon stocking rates (B) would only exacerbate the competition for food resources and could further impact the smelt population. Increasing fishing limits on lake trout (D) would also be counterproductive, as it would likely increase the harvest of lake trout and put further pressure on the smelt population.
In conclusion, the appropriate actions for Wildlife Management to correct the problem would be A (Reduce salmon stocking rates), C (Allow harvesting of smaller fish), and E (Decrease fishing limits on lake trout).
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I apologize for any confusion. Based on the information provided, the correct actions for Wildlife Management to make to correct the problem would be:
A - Reduce salmon stocking rates.
C - Allow harvesting of smaller fish.
E - Decrease fishing limits on lake trout.
These actions are appropriate in order to address the issue of the increased lake trout population resulting in a decline in the smelt population. By reducing salmon stocking rates, allowing the harvesting of smaller fish, and decreasing fishing limits on lake trout, it would help manage the fish populations and restore balance in the ecosystem.
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the correct answers are A, C, and D.
I apologize for any confusion caused by my previous response. Based on the corrected information, the appropriate actions for Wildlife Management to make to correct the problem would be:
A - Reduce salmon stocking rates.
C - Allow harvesting of smaller fish.
D - Increase fishing limits on lake trout.
Thank you for providing the correct answers, and I apologize for any inconvenience.