AFS Fisheries Management Section Blog

North Central Division Project Spotlight: Fisheries Scientists Take Multi-Faceted Approach to Managing Common Carp in Iowa’s Shallow, Natural Lakes

By Ben Wallace, FMS North Central Division Representative and Fisheries Management Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa’s glacially formed lakes are among the most nutrient rich aquatic ecosystems in the world. ...

Call for 2025 FMS Award Nominations

It’s that time of year when we’re seeking nominations for FMS awards that will be presented at our annual meeting held at the AFS meeting in San Antonio, Texas, in August 2025. This is...

Call for 2025 Hall of Excellence Nominations

Nominations are now open for induction into the Fisheries Management Hall of Excellence (HOE). The nomination deadline has been extended to May 19, 2025. Nomination instructions are below.  Please take the time to consider...

2023 FMS Award and HOE Recipients

Congratulations to all of the 2023 award recipients! Recognition was given at the FMS business meeting on August 20th in Grand Rapids.  Hall of Excellence – Bob Curry, USFWS Award of Merit – Therese Thompson,...