Author: Julie Carter

Call for 2024 Hall of Excellence Nominations

The AFS Fisheries Management Section’s Hall of Excellence Committee is soliciting nominations for induction into the Fisheries Management Hall of Excellence (HOE). Nominations are due May 1, 2024. Nomination instructions are below.  Please take...

Call for 2024 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 Honolulu, Hawaii, in September 2024. This is a...

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. ...

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,...

2022 FMS Award Recipients

Congratulations to all of the 2022 award recipients!! The award recipients were recognized at the annual FMS business meeting held at the American Fisheries Society meeting in Spokane in August 2022. Hall of Excellence...