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Mid-Canada Chapter of AFS

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Representing fisheries and aquatic scientists of AFS working in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories.

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Abstract Submission for our 2026 Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio is NOW OPEN! Submit your abstract before the deadline on Wednesday, April 22: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/call-for-abs... #AFS2026 #fisheries

12.03.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

See you tonight in Calgary!

12.03.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Networking Opportunity: Social event in Calgary on March 12!

Your MCC along with the Alberta Native Trout Collaborative is excited to co-host a social & trivia night! Come hang out and get to know other fish friends in your area!

For more details and to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ntc-x-afs-...

04.03.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Seminar alert! The Mid-Canada Chapter is excited to present an Alberta Conservation Association triple header on Feb 26 at 12pm Mountain. Three ACA biologists will discuss their research in 15-minute talks.

Register here: midcanada.fisheries.org/mcc-seminar-...

24.02.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Seminar alert! The Mid-Canada Chapter is excited to present an Alberta Conservation Association triple header on Feb 26 at 12pm Mountain. Three ACA biologists will discuss their research in 15-minute talks.

Register here: midcanada.fisheries.org/mcc-seminar-...

24.02.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Seminar Alert! The Mid-Canada Chapter is excited to present a Fisheries Career Panel virtually on Jan 29 (tomorrow!) at 1:30 pm MT. Panelists will discuss their careers and give advice about having a career in fisheries.

Please register here: midcanada.fisheries.org/mcc-seminar-...

28.01.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Seminar Alert! The Mid-Canada Chapter is excited to present a Fisheries Career Panel virtually on Jan 29 (tomorrow!) at 1:30 pm MT. Panelists will discuss their careers and give advice about having a career in fisheries.

Please register here: midcanada.fisheries.org/mcc-seminar-...

28.01.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The December issue of Fisheries is ready to enjoy! This exclusive publication is available to all AFS members. Not a member? Not a problem! Join or renew today to gain access. Visit bit.ly/3xMNtV5 for more information

06.01.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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17.12.2025 19:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mid-Canada Chapter Seminar: Chris Somers The Mid-Canada Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is excited to present the following seminar featuring Chris Somers from the University of Regina. Chris will be discussing his work on how baro...

Seminar alert! The Mid-Canada Chapter is excited to present Dr. Chris Somers from the University of Regina virtually on Dec 17 at 1pm Mountain. Chris will be discussing his work on how barotrauma affects catch and release of sport fish.

Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

10.12.2025 15:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Mid-Canada Chapter Seminar: Chris Somers The Mid-Canada Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is excited to present the following seminar featuring Chris Somers from the University of Regina. Chris will be discussing his work on how baro...

Seminar alert! The Mid-Canada Chapter is excited to present Dr. Chris Somers from the University of Regina virtually on Dec 17 at 1pm Mountain. Chris will be discussing his work on how barotrauma affects catch and release of sport fish.

Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

10.12.2025 15:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Happening today! See link below to register!

27.11.2025 15:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Seminar alert! The Mid-Canada Chapter is excited to present Doug Watkinson from Fisheries and Oceans Canada on Nov 27 at 2pm Central. Doug will be discussing his work on species at risk in Alberta's Milk River.

Register here: midcanada.fisheries.org/mcc-seminar-...

19.11.2025 17:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Seminar alert! The Mid-Canada Chapter is excited to present Doug Watkinson from Fisheries and Oceans Canada on Nov 27 at 2pm Central. Doug will be discussing his work on species at risk in Alberta's Milk River.

Register here: midcanada.fisheries.org/mcc-seminar-...

19.11.2025 17:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The 2025 field season was busy for many reasons, including publishing! Check out our recent manuscript highlight featuring research from Mid-Canada Chapter members from across the region: midcanada.fisheries.org/manuscript-h...

16.10.2025 20:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photos of the five speakers that will present during this webinar.

Photos of the five speakers that will present during this webinar.

We're partnering with @scas-scsa.bsky.social for an exciting webinar focused on advancing research in a diversity of aquatic science fields!

Learn more and register to save your spot ▢️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

16.10.2025 19:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're partnering with @cdnsciencepub.com for our next #AquaSeries Webinar! Join us October 27 to discuss the future of Canadian aquatic sciences.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

17.10.2025 16:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The 2025 field season was busy for many reasons, including publishing! Check out our recent manuscript highlight featuring research from Mid-Canada Chapter members from across the region: midcanada.fisheries.org/manuscript-h...

16.10.2025 20:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#PostDoc Opportunity: Remote Sensing of Carbon Dynamics in Beaver-Engineered Peatlands

Join @usask.ca to study how beavers shape montane peatlands and impact carbon stocks. Candidates must have expertise in #RemoteSensing

Application reviews start August 15th. usask.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

16.07.2025 21:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

New paper! ‼️ Angling-like stressors immediately before spawning impacts the offspring of lake trout 🐟 🐟 🐟 Fun study in collaboration with Manitoba Fisheries and @calebhasler.bsky.social lab.

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

16.07.2025 13:49 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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‼️ Calling All Students ‼️

πŸͺΌ 2025 Peter A. Larkin Awards for Excellence in Fisheries πŸͺΌ
Applications are being accepted

DUE Friday, June 20

$200 Cash & Travel to @scas-scsa.bsky.social #2026

Email YOUR application to
kyle.wellband@dfo-mpo.gc.ca today!

16.06.2025 01:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

‼️ Calling All Students ‼️

πŸͺΌ 2025 Peter A. Larkin Awards for Excellence in Fisheries πŸͺΌ
Applications are being accepted

$200 Cash & Travel to @scas-scsa.bsky.social #2026

Email YOUR application to
kyle.wellband@dfo-mpo.gc.ca today!

06.05.2025 02:15 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mid-Canada Chapter is excited to host a Fisheries Career Panel at 3pm CT on Friday, April 25!

Curious about jobs in fisheries and aquatic sciences? The panel will feature fisheries professionals from a variety of backgrounds from across the region.

To register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

23.04.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
MCC Executive Elections – Call for nominations! – Mid-Canada Chapter of AFS (MCC)

Interested in getting involved with your AFS Mid-Canada Chapter Executive Team? Nominate yourself for a position in 2025-2026. Nomination deadline: April 30, 2025.

For more information: midcanada.fisheries.org/mcc-executiv...

17.04.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mid-Canada Chapter is excited to host a Fisheries Career Panel at 3pm CT on Friday, April 25!

Curious about jobs in fisheries and aquatic sciences? The panel will feature fisheries professionals from a variety of backgrounds from across the region.

To register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

23.04.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Large bold text reads β€œRegister Now!” with icons indicating the date, location, and website (afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org). On the right side are three images: a full auditorium, an exhibit booth with attendees talking, and a tall hotel building where the meeting will be held.

Large bold text reads β€œRegister Now!” with icons indicating the date, location, and website (afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org). On the right side are three images: a full auditorium, an exhibit booth with attendees talking, and a tall hotel building where the meeting will be held.

Ready, set, register! Join us for our 155th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Take advantage of the early bird rates by registering before June 4th! #AFS155 #fisheries

17.04.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
MCC Executive Elections – Call for nominations! – Mid-Canada Chapter of AFS (MCC)

Interested in getting involved with your AFS Mid-Canada Chapter Executive Team? Nominate yourself for a position in 2025-2026. Nomination deadline: April 30, 2025.

For more information: midcanada.fisheries.org/mcc-executiv...

17.04.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at the social event in Edmonton this week! It was a blast connecting with fisheries and aquatic scientists from across central Alberta!

Stay tuned for future Mid-Canada Chapter events in your area.

11.04.2025 17:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Application of a population status model on several recreational lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) fisheries in Manitoba, Canada - Environmental Biology of Fishes Current data on lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) populations in Manitoba are limited but essential for guiding effective management decisions. To address this gap, academics and provincial fisheries ...

Status of Lake Trout populations in Manitoba, a welcomed point of reference for management part of Giulio Navarroli MSc work, with @calebhasler.bsky.social et al. @uwinnipeg.bsky.social

Very glad to be part of this work! @springer1842.bsky.social

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

08.04.2025 19:48 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Join us for a panel conversation with SCAS-SCSA Photo contest winners as they share their experiences using photography as a tool for #SciComm, providing advice on how to enhance the ways we share our research and professional work with wide audiences. Register here: forms.gle/Qz48Si9HG8Kj...

08.04.2025 18:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1