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Boxrucker, J. 2007. Annual movement patterns of adult blue catfish in a large reservoir using ultrasonic telemetry. Annual Performance Report - F-50-R-13-23. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Boxrucker, J. 2007. Size at Harvest and Growth of Blue Catfish in Oklahoma Reservoirs. Annual Performance Report - F-50-R-13-24. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Brown, Z. 2007. Final Report on the Current Sampling Techniques and Information Needs of Catfish Researchers and Managers. Final Report for the SDAFS Catfish Management Technical Committee.

Buckmeier, D. L.  2007.  Catfish gear selectivity evaluation.  Final report for Federal Aid Grant F-159-R.  Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Buckmeier, D. L., E. R. Irwin, R. K. Betsill, and J. A. Prentice. 2002. Validity of otoliths and pectoral spines for estimating ages of channel catfish. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 22:934-942.

Daugherty, D. J., and T. M. Sutton.  2005.  Diel Movement Patterns and Habitat Use of Flathead Catfish in the Lower St. Joseph River, Michigan.  Journal of Freshwater Ecology 20:1-8.

Daugherty, D. J., and T. M. Sutton.  2005.  Population Abundance and Stock Characteristics of Flathead Catfish in the Lower St. Joseph River, Michigan.  NAJFM 25:1191-1201.

Daugherty, D. J., and T. M. Sutton.  2005.  Seasonal Movement Patterns, Habitat Use, and Home Range of Flathead Catfish in the Lower St. Joseph River, Michigan.  NAJFM 25:256-269.

Daugherty, D. J., and T. M. Sutton.  2005.  Use of a Chase Boat to Increase Electrofishing Efficiency of Flathead Catfish in Lotic Systems.  NAJFM 25:1528-1532.

Gelwicks, G.T.   2006.  Evaluation of the importance of specific in-stream habitats to fish populations and the potential for protecting or enhancing Iowa's interior river resources AND Evaluation of the status, distribution and habitats of flathead catfish in Iowa’s rivers.  Project F-160-R, Study 7006 and 7028, Annual Performance Report, Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Des Moines, IA.

Gillette, D.P., J.S. Tiemann, D.R. Edds, and M.L. Wildhaber. 2006. Habitat use by a Midwestern U.S.A. riverine fish assemblage: effects of season, water temperature and river discharge. Journal of Fish Biology 68:1494-1512.

Goeckler, J.M., M.C. Quist, J.A. Reinke, and C.S. Guy.  2003.  Population characteristics and evidence of natural reproduction of blue catfish in Milford Reservoir, Kansas.  Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science 106:149-154.

Holley, M.P. 2006. An evaluation of the catfish fishery in Wilson Reservoir, Alabama.  M.S. Thesis, Auburn University, Auburn, AL.

Mauck, P. and J. Boxrucker. 2005. Abundance, growth, and mortality of the Lake Texoma Blue Catfish Population: Implications for Management. Proc. Annu. Conf. Southeast. Assoc. Fish and Wildl. Agencies 58:57-65.

Michaletz P.H. and K.P. Sullivan. 2002. Sampling channel. catfish with tandem hoop nets in small impoundments. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 22:870–878

Reitz, R.A. and V.H. Travnichek. 2004. An analysis of Missouri catfish angler demographics and opinions for fisheries management alternatives.  Proceedings of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 58:66-81.

Reitz, R.A. and V.H. Travnichek. 2005. Angler opinions regarding handfishing for catfish in Missouri.  Proceedings of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 59:273-281.

Reitz, R.A. and V.H. Travnichek. 2006. Examining the Relationship between Species Preference and Catfish Angler Demographics, Angling Behavior, and Management Opinions. Proceedings of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 60:145-151.

Sullivan, K.P. and C.M. Gale. 1999. A comparison of channel catfish catch rates, size distributions, and mortalities using three different gears in a Missouri impoundment. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 24:293-300.

Tiemann, J.S., D.P. Gillette, M.L. Wildhaber, and D.R. Edds. 2004. Effects of lowhead dams on riffle-dwelling fishes and macroinvertebrates in a Midwestern river. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 133(3):705-717.

Tiemann, J.S., D.P. Gillette, M.L. Wildhaber, and D.R. Edds. 2004. Correlations among densities of stream fishes in the upper Neosho River, with focus on the federally threatened Neosho madtom Noturus placidus. Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science 107(1/2):17-24.

Travnichek, V. H. 2004. Movement of flathead catfish in the Missouri River: examining opportunities for managing river segments for different fishery goals. Fisheries Management and Ecology 11:89-96.

Vokoun, J.C. and C. F. Rabeni.  2005.  Variation in an annual movement cycle of flathead catfish within and between two Missouri watersheds.   North American Journal of Fisheries Management 25:563-572.

Vokoun, J.C. and C. F. Rabeni.  2005.  Home range and space use patterns of flathead catfish during the summer-fall period in two Missouri streams. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 134:509–517.

Vokoun, J.C. and C. F. Rabeni.  2006.  Summer diel activity and movement paths of flathead catfish (pylodictis olivaris) in two Missouri streams. The American Midland Naturalist 155:113–122.

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