Call for Papers, Posters and Award Nominations
Abstract submission deadline now extended: April 30, 2010
The Wild Trout Symposium brings together a broad and diverse audience of governmental entities, non-profit conservation groups, media representatives, educators, anglers, fishing guides, and business interests associated with trout fisheries to exchange technical information and viewpoints on wild trout management and related public policy. Held every 3 years, each symposium has led to innovative wild trout management approaches.
Wild Trout X offers a unique forum for professionals and anglers to interact, and where participants will to be exposed to the latest wild trout science, technology and philosophies. This conference will equip participants to better manage, preserve, and restore these significant but declining resources. The symposium will focus on the needs of working-level wild trout professionals, conservationists, and trout anglers.
The Wild Trout X Program Committee is soliciting abstracts for presentations and posters. Please send brief abstracts (300 words or less) to Committee Co-chairman, Kevin Meyer no later than April 30, 2010.
Abstracts on all aspects of wild trout research, management, conservation, education, and recreation are welcome and will be considered. However, the following topics are of particular interest:
- Climate change and wild trout
- Whirling Disease 50 years later
- Resource extraction and wild trout resources
- The role of the Endangered Species Act in wild trout management
- Genetic considerations for managing wild trout
- Understanding interactions between wild trout and invasive species
- Sustaining interest in wild trout in our youth and urban citizens
Additional session topics will be added based on the papers that are submitted. Presentations will be accepted in oral or poster format, so please specify your preference and whether you would be willing to present in either format.Please note the authors who are selected for oral presentations at the symposium must submit a complete manuscript ready for Symposium Proceedings publication by August 31, 2010. Successful applicants will receive further information upon acceptance of their paper.
Abstract submission should be sent electronically to Kevin Meyer (address below) by April 30, 2010 using Word Perfect or MS Word file format. Authors are asked to consult the Publication FAQ for guidelines for abstract, poster, and manuscript preparation.
For additional information and inquiries, contact the Program Committee Co-chairs:
Kevin Meyer
Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game
Tele: 208-465-8404 x 227
Email: kevin.meyer@idfg.idaho.gov
Doug Besler
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Tele: 828-659-3324
Email: doug.besler@ncwildlife.org
Request for Award Nominations
The Wild Trout Symposium Organizing Committee is now accepting nominations for awards to be presented at its 10th Symposium, to be held in West Yellowstone, MT, September 28 – 30, 2010.
The following awards will be made at Wild Trout X:
- Aldo Starker Leopold Wild Trout Medal - Professional and Non-Professional
- Marty Seldon Student Scholarship Award - (two will be awarded)
- Trout Unlimited-Federation of Fly Fishers Wild Trout Stewardship Award
Please send nomination letters and a brief rationale including complete recipient contact information no later than April 1, 2010 to Wild Trout X Awards Chairman:
Jim Daley
New York Division of Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources
Tele: 518-402-8959
Email: jgdaley@gw.dec.state.ny.us