To determine the extent of genetic variation in a minimum of 16 native Montana sauger sub-populations, and to determine the extent of hybridization and introgression between Montana sauger and walleye.

4/1/2003 - 12/31/2005  (Completed)

• Bill Gardner

Aquatic
• Lower Missouri River
• Lower Yellowstone River

Aquatic
• Prairie Streams

• Billington, N. 2006. Montana Sauger Genetic Characteristics; Final Project Performance Report.
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• Billington, N., Koigi, N., Sloss, B., Franckowiak, R. P., Xiong, J. 2006. Genetic variation and Hybridization with Walleye in Montana Sauger Populations Determined by Protein Electrophoresis and Microsatellite Analysis.
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