Sterile vs. Non sterile predator induction

[fishskibum]

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.

a really interesting read on the history of stocking programs the effects on native fish and how the thoughts on it have changed over time