07-23-2008, 08:35 PM
Don't blame the DWR. Their hands are tied by the Federal Endangered Species Act. June Suckers are federally listed as an endangered species, so by law they are required to do everything they can to keep them from going extinct and to increase their numbers and improve their habitat.
Sometimes this also benefits the sportfish we enjoy (such as habitat improvement). Other times it comes at the expense of them (like if they decide to try to kill off the predators).
Endangered species are usually considered to be 'indicator species' indicating a greater problem in the ecosystem. That being said, many of them will definitely be 'wasted' by becoming predator food, no doubt.
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Sometimes this also benefits the sportfish we enjoy (such as habitat improvement). Other times it comes at the expense of them (like if they decide to try to kill off the predators).
Endangered species are usually considered to be 'indicator species' indicating a greater problem in the ecosystem. That being said, many of them will definitely be 'wasted' by becoming predator food, no doubt.
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