09-27-2023, 12:50 PM
The whole " musky in the Uinta" thread has got me pondering the biology and ethics of non native predator introductions , especially pertaining to sterile vs. Non sterile. I have mixed emotions on the whole process.
For instance the choice to introduce a non sterile predator means long term cost to maintain that predator base through hatchery and stocking with what I would assume is a very high mortality rate.
But going non sterile of course means no control of population growth.
I would love to hear some thought about this. I am by no means a biologist so if those thought were back up with some science or links to good reading that would be great- but I am fine with personal opinions. Looking to get better educated on the subject.
For instance the choice to introduce a non sterile predator means long term cost to maintain that predator base through hatchery and stocking with what I would assume is a very high mortality rate.
But going non sterile of course means no control of population growth.
I would love to hear some thought about this. I am by no means a biologist so if those thought were back up with some science or links to good reading that would be great- but I am fine with personal opinions. Looking to get better educated on the subject.
Remember: keep the lid on the worms, share your jerky, and stop by to say hi to Cookie and the Cowboy-Pirate crew