Publications

102. Gainer, C.G., H. H. Kim, Q. E. Phelps. (2021). Gear specific catch rates and size structure of channel catfish in the Upper Mississippi River. River Research and Applications. 10.1002/rra.3792.

 

101. Rutledge, E. A., C. Gainer, H. H., Kim, M. L. Bowler, and Q. E. Phelps. In Press. Habitat associations of Bluegill in the Upper Mississippi River. Natural Areas Journal

 

100. Chestnut-Faull, K. L., Q. E. Phelps, D. M. Smith, and D. I. Wellman. In Press. Population Dynamics of Channel Catfish in the Monongahela River, WV.. Catfish 2020. Special symposium of the American Fisheries Society.

 

99. Sullivan, C, M. Weber, C.L. Pierce, D. Wahl, Q. Phelps, and R. Colombo. 2020. Spatial variation in invasive silver carp population ecology throughout the upper Mississippi River basin. Ecology of Freshwater Fish DOI: 10.1111/eff.12591.

 

98. Huntsman, B.M., H.H. Kim, Q.E. Phelps, and J.T. Petty. 2020. Limestone remediation of an acidic stream creates a microchemical batch mark for Brook Trout within an Appalachian watershed. North American Journal of Fisheries Management.

 

97. Ferguson, C.S., Kuhn, D.D., Murphy, B.R., O'Keefe, S.F., Phelps, Q.E., Smith, S.A. 2020. Characterizing biometrics and nutrient profiles of fillet and offal components to better utilize harvests of invasive U.S. carp. Journal of Food Security.

 

96. Phelps, Q.E. 2020 Leadership Lessons: Past, Present, and Future. Special publication of the American Fisheries Society. Lessons in Leadership: Integrating Courage, Vision, and Innovation for the Future of Sustainable Fisheries.

 

95. Schwinghamer, C., Q.E. Phelps, S. Tripp, T. Yasger, and J. Colehour. 2020. The role of propagation in Paddlefish restoration and conservation: a case study of the Missouri Paddlefish propagation program. Symposium 88; Paddlefish: Ecological, Aquacultural, and Regulatory Challenges of Managing a Global Resource.

 

94. Hilling, C.D., Y. Jiao, A.J. Bunch, and Q.E. Phelps. 2020. A Simulation Study to Evaluate Biases in Population Characteristics Estimation Associated with Varying Bin Numbers in Size‐Based Age Subsampling. North American Journal Fisheries Management doi:10.1002/nafm.10429 (feature article)

 

93. Schwinghamer, C., S. Tripp, and Q.E. Phelps. 2019. Using ultrasonic telemetry to evaluate Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) spawning behavior in Harry S. Truman Reservoir, Missouri. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 39:231-239.

 

92. Phelps, Q. E., H. H. Kim, C. L. Lim, and J. S. Odenkirk. 2019. Marginal increment analysis of Northern Snakehead. Proceedings of the 1st International Snakehead Symposium

 

91. Kim, H. H., J. E. Emmel, and Q. E. Phelps. 2019. Proposed standard weight equation and standard length categories for Northern Snakehead. Proceedings of the 1st International Snakehead Symposium

 

90. Tripp, S. J., Q. E. Phelps, D. P. Herzog, D. E. Ostendorf, T. L. Moore, R. C. Brooks, and J. E. Garvey. 2019. Sturgeon and Paddlefish migration: evidence to support the need for interjurisdictional management. Fisheries 44:183–193.

 

89. Whitledge, G. W., B. Knights, J. Vallazza, J. Larson, M. J. Weber, J. T. Lamer, Q. E. Phelps, and J. D. Norman. 2019. Identification of Bighead Carp and Silver Carp early-life environments and inferring Lock and Dam 19 passage in the Upper Mississippi River: insights from otolith chemistry. Biological Invasions 21:1007-1020

 

88. Love, S.A., S.J. Tripp, and Q.E. Phelps 2019. Age and growth of smallmouth buffalo in the Mississippi River. American Midland Naturalist 182:118-123.

 

87. Sterling, E.M., K.B. Sterling, Q.E. Phelps, T.D. Ham, and S.J. Tripp 2019. Smallmouth Bass Population Demographics in Missouri Ozark Streams and an Evaluation of a Statewide 305mm Minimum Length Limit. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 39: 1175-1191

 

86. Kramer, N.W., Q.E. Phelps, C.L. Pierce, and M.E. Colvin 2019. A food web modeling assessment of Asian Carp impacts in the Middle and Upper Mississippi River, USA. Food Webs. 21:e00120.

 

85. Abner, J. and Q.E. Phelps. 2018. Latitudinal trends in Freshwater Drum population dynamics: Facing a changing climate. River Research and Applications. 34:262-269. doi.org/10.1002/rra.3251

 

84. Hupfeld, R. N., Q.E. Phelps, S.J. Tripp, and D. P. Herzog. 2018. Quantitative Evaluation of Paddlefish Sport Fisheries in Missouri's Large Reservoirs: Implications for the Management of Trophy Sport Fisheries. North American Journal of Fisheries Management. 38: 295-307. DOI: 10.1002/nafm.10018

 

83. Sullivan, C, M. Weber, C.L. Pierce, D. Wahl, Q. Phelps, C. Camacho, and R. Colombo.  2018. Factors Regulating Year-Class Strength of Silver Carp Throughout the Mississippi River Basin. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 147: 541-553. DOI: 10.1002/tafs.10054

 

82. Kramer, N., Q.E. Phelps, S.J. Tripp, and D.P. Herzog. 2018.  Exploitation of paddlefish Polyodon spathula (Walbaum, 1792) in the Mississippi River. Journal of Applied Ichthyology DOI: 10.1111/jai.13617

 

81. Kramer, N., Q.E. Phelps, S.J. Tripp, P. Cieslewicz, and D.P. Herzog. 2018.  An approach for assessing paddlefish Polyodon spathula (Walbaum, 1792) populations using mark-recapture information. Journal of Applied Ichthyology DOI: 10.1111/jai.13619

 

80. Wolf, M. K. Haupt, and Q. E. Phelps. 2018. Age-0 silver carp and gizzard shad daily growth and hatch timing in the Middle Mississippi River. Acta Hydrobiologica Sinica. 42:1211-1215.

 

79. Hupfeld, R. N. and Q. E. Phelps. 2018. Timely events in their interrelation to paddlefish and sturgeon harvest from 1945-2010. Missouri Academy of Science. 46:62-66.

 

78. Wolf, M.C., Q.E. Phelps, J.R. Seibert, and S.J. Tripp. 2018. A rapid assessment approach for evaluating silver carp gender. Acta Hydrobiologica Sinica. 42:1208-1210.

 

77. Tripp, S. J. and Q. E. Phelps. 2018. Asian carp expansion in the Mississippi River: Focusing on the leading edge of the stronghold. Acta Hydrobiologica Sinica. 42:1075-1080

 

76. Yallaly, K. L., Q. E. Phelps, J. R. Seibert, and D. Herzog.  2017.  Age-0 blue catfish habitat use and population demographics in the middle Mississippi River. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 24:427-435.

 

75. Baril, A.M., J.T. Buszkiewicz, P. Biron, Q. Phelps, and J. Grant. 2017. Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) spawning habitat: A quantitative review. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 75:925-933.

 

74. Wolf, M.C. and Q.E. Phelps. 2017. Prey selectivity of common predators on Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix): controlled laboratory experiments support field observations. Environmental Biology of Fishes 100:1139-1143.

 

73. Sobotka, M. and Q.E. Phelps 2017. A Comparison of Metabolic Rates in Off‐Channel Habitats of the Middle Mississippi River. River Research and Applications 33: 903-911

 

72. Phelps, Q.E., S.J. Tripp, K. Bales, D. James, D.P. Herzog, and R.A. Hrabik. 2017. Incorporating basic and applied approaches to evaluate the effects of invasive Asian carp on native fishes: A necessary first step for integrated pest management. PLoS One 12(9): e0184081

 

71. Hupfeld, R. N., Q.E. Phelps, S.J. Tripp, and D. P. Herzog. 2017. Mississippi River Basin Paddlefish Population Dynamics: Implications for the Management of a Highly Migratory Species. Fisheries. 41: 600-610.

 

70. Phelps, Q., R. Hupfeld, and G. Whitledge. 2017. Lake sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens and shovelnose sturgeon Scaphirhynchus platorynchus environmental life history revealed using pectoral fin‐ray microchemistry: implications for interjurisdictional conservation through fishery closure zones. Journal of Fish Biology. 90: 626-639

 

69. Phelps, Q.E. S.J. Tripp, M.J. Hamel, R. Koening, and Z. Jackson. 2017. Structure Choice. Age and Growth of Fishes: Principles and Techniques. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Maryland.

 

68. Carlson,K.A., Q. E. Phelps, B. D. S. Graeb. 2017. Chemistry to conservation: using otoliths to advance recreational and commercial fisheries management. Journal of Fish Biology. 90 505-527.

 

67. Sobotka, M.J. and Q.E. Phelps. 2017. A comparison of main and side channel physical and physiochemical metrics and habitat complexity in the Middle Mississippi River. River Research and Applications. 33: 879-888.

 

 

66. Love, S, Q.E. Phelps, S.J. Tripp, and D.P. Herzog. 2017. The Importance of Shallow-Low Velocity Habitats to Juvenile Fish in the Middle Mississippi River: The Importance of Shallow-Low Velocity Habitats to Juvenile Fish. River Research and Applications. 33: 321-327.

 

65. Buszkiewicz, J.T., Q.E. Phelps, S.J. Tripp, D.P. Herzog, and J.S. Scheibe. 2016. Documentation of lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens Rafinesque, 1817) recovery and spawning success from a restored population in the Mississippi River, Missouri, USA. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 32: 1016-1025.

 

64. Kaemingk, M. A., R. Essig, S. L. McMullin, C. Bonds, R. L. DeBruyne, M. E. Mather, C. Myrick, Q. E. Phelps, T. M. Sutton, and J. R. Triplett. 2016. Examining the Relevancy and Utility of the American Fisheries Society Certification Program to Prepare Future Fisheries Professionals. Fisheries 41(8):458–461.

 

63. McMullin, S. L., V. DiCenzo, R. Essig, C. Bonds, R. L. DeBruyne, M. Kaemingk, M. E. Mather, C. Myrick, Q. E. Phelps, T. Sutton, and J. R. Tripplett. 2016. Are we preparing the next generation of fisheries professionals to succeed in their careers? A survey of AFS members. Fisheries 41(8):436–449.

 

62. Phelps, Q.E., S.J. Tripp, M.J. Hamel, J. Koch, M. Quist, E. J. Heist, P. J. Braaten, A. J.DeLonay, J. E. Garvey, K. M. Kappenman and M. A. H. Webb. 2016. Status review of the knowledge of shovelnose sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platyrhynchus). Journal of Applied Ichthyology 249-260.

 

61. Fernholz, J.G. and Q.E. Phelps. 2016. Influence of PIT tags on growth and survival of banded sculpin: Implications for endangered grotto sculpin. Journal of Cave and Karst Studies. 78:139-143, DOI: 10.4311/2015LSC0145

 

60. Steffensen, K.D, G.E Mest, and Q.E. Phelps. 2016. Range-wide assessment of pallid sturgeon Scaphirhynchus albus (Forbes & Richardson, 1905) relative condition. Journal of Applied Ichthyology. 33: 13-21,  DOI: 10.1111/jai.13206

 

59. Phelps, Q., J. Hoover, D. Chapman, and K. Baerwaldt. 2016. Paddlefish and sturgeon, of the Yangtze and Mississippi Rivers: Biology, status, and management. Fishery Resources, Environment, and Conservation in the Mississippi and Yangtze (Changjiang) River Basins, American Fisheries Society, Bethesda , Maryland.

 

58. Chapman, D.C., Chen, D., Hoover, J.J., Du, H., Phelps, Q.E., Shen, L., Wang, C., Wei, Q., and Zhang, H., 2016.  Bigheaded carps of the Yangtze and Mississippi Rivers: Biology, status, and management. Fishery Resources, Environment, and Conservation in the Mississippi and Yangtze (Changjiang) River Basins, American Fisheries Society, Bethesda , Maryland.

 

57. Braun, A, and Q.E. Phelps. 2016. Habitat Use by Five Turtle Species in the Middle Mississippi River. Chelonian Conservation and Biology. 15: 62-68.

 

56. Braun, A, M.J. Sobotka, and Q.E. Phelps. 2016. Fish Associations among Un-notched, Notched and L-head Dikes in the Middle Mississippi River. River Research and Applications. DOI: 10.1002/rra.2892

 

55. Rantala, H. M., D. Glover, J. Garvey, Q. Phelps, D. Herzog, R. Hrabik, J. Crites, and  M.Whiles.  2016.  Ecological responses to a floodplain reconnection during the 2011 Mississippi River flood.  River Research and Applications. 32: 1018-1039.

 

54. Haupt, K.J. and Q.E. Phelps. 2016. Habitat associations in large river fishes: The interactions among invasive silver carp and native fishes. Aquatic Invasions 11:93-99.

 

53. Braun, A.B. and Q.E. Phelps. 2016. Channel catfish habitat use and diet in the Mississippi River. American Midland Naturalist 175:47-54.

 

52. Bueltmann, A. and Q. Phelps. 2015 Assessment of the Middle Mississippi River Channel Catfish Population. Copeia 103: 580-585.

 

51. Seibert, J.R., Q.E. Phelps, S. Tripp, L. Solomon, T. Stefanavage, and M. Taylor. 2015. Use of exploitation simulation models for silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) populations in several Midwestern U.S. rivers. Management of Biological Invasions 3:295–302.

 

50. Phelps, Q.E., S.J. Tripp, D.P. Herzog, and J.E. Garvey. 2015. Temporary connectivity: A comparison of the New Madrid floodway and the adjacent main river. Restoration Ecology 23: 53-56.

 

49. Hintz, W.D., A.P. Porrecca, J.E. Garvey Q.E., Phelps, S.J. Tripp, J.E. Garvey, D.P. R.A. Hrabik  and D.P. Herzog. 2014 Abiotic attributes surrounding alluvial islands generate critical fish habitat River Research and Applications 31: 1218-1226.

 

48. Hupfeld, R. N., Q. E. Phelps, M. K. Flammang, and G. W. Whitledge. 2015. Assessment of the effects of high summer water temperatures on Shovelnose Sturgeon and potential implications of climate change.  River Research and Applications 31: 1195-1201.

 

47. Hamel, M.J. M.A. Pegg, R.R. Goforth, Q.E. Phelps, K.D. Steffensen, J.J. Hammen, M.L. Rugg. 2015 Range-wide Age and Growth Characteristics of Shovelnose Sturgeon from Mark-Recapture Data:  Implications for Conservation and Management. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 72: 1–12.

 

46. Johnson J.L, W. D. Hintz, J.E. Garvey, Q. E. Phelps, and S.J. Tripp 2014. Evaluating Growth, Survival and Swimming Performance to Determine the Feasibility of Telemetry for Age-0 Pallid Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus). American Midland Naturalist 171:68-77.

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45. Yallaly, K. L. Q.E. Phelps, J. R. Seibert, S.J., Tripp, and D., Herzog, 2014.  Sauger life history in the lower portion of the Upper Mississippi River.  Prairie Naturalist 46:44-47.

 

44. Hupfeld, R. N. and Q. E. Phelps. 2014. Comparing commercial and recreational harvest characteristics of paddlefish in the middle Mississippi River. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 30: 1531-1535.

 

43. Phelps, Q.E., H. Lewis, S. Tripp, M. Hill, J. Trushenski, and J. Garvey. 2014. The influence of a chemical therapeutant on growth and survival of hybrid striped bass surgically implanted with dummy ultrasonic transmitters. Illinois Academy of Sciences 107: 1-6.

 

42. Yallaly, K. J. Seibert, and Q. Phelps. 2014. Synergy between silver carp egestion and benthic fishes. Environmental Biology of Fishes. Online First

 

41. Phelps, Q.E., J.R. Ridings, and D.P. Herzog. 2014. American eel population characteristics in the Upper Mississippi River. American Midland Naturalist 171:165-171.

 

40. Phelps, Q.E., I. Vining, D. Herzog, V. Travnichek, R. Dames, S. Tripp, and M. Boone. 2013. A comparison of shovelnose sturgeon mortality estimates using multiple methods. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 33:754:761.

 

39. Phelps, Q. E., and D.W. Willis. 2013. Development of an Asian carp size structure index and application through demonstration. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 33:338-343.

 

38. Seibert, J. R. and Q. E. Phelps.  2013.  Evaluation of silver carp ages derived from seven bony structures in Midwestern U.S. Rivers: Implications for management of invasive populations.  North American Journal of Fisheries Management 33:839-944.

 

37. Solomon, L., Q.E. Phelps, D.P. Herzog, C. Kennedy, and M.S. Taylor. 2013. Newly established juvenile alligator gar movement patterns in a backwater of the Mississippi River. American Midland Naturalist 169:336-344. 

 

36. Sechler, D.R., Q.E. Phelps, S.J. Tripp, J.E. Garvey, D.P. Herzog, D.E. Ostendorf, J.W. Ridings, J.W. Crites, R.A. Hrabik. 2013. Habitat for Age-0 Shovelnose Sturgeon and Pallid Sturgeon in a Large River: Interactions among Abiotic Factors, Food, and Energy Intake. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 32:24-31.

 

35. Sechler, D.R., Q.E. Phelps, S.J. Tripp, J.E. Garvey, D.P. Herzog, D.E. Ostendorf, J.W. Ridings, J.W. Crites, R.A. Hrabik. 2012. Effects of water temperature and stage height on diet composition of age-0 sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus spp.): a multi-year study. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 29:44-50.

 

34. Phelps, Q.E., G.W. Whitledge, S.J. Tripp, K.T. Smith, J.E. Garvey, D.P. Herzog, D. E. Ostendorf, J.W. Ridings, J.W. Crites, R.A. Hrabik, W.Doyle, and T. Hill. 2012. Identifying river of origin for age-0 Scaphirhynchus sturgeon in the middle Mississippi River using fin ray microchemistry. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 69:930-941.

 

33. McCain, K.S.,  J.W. Ridings, Q.E. Phelps, and R.A. Hrabik. 2011.  Population Trends of Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis olivaris), Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), and Blue Catfish (I. furcatus) in Impounded and Unimpounded Reaches of the Upper Mississippi River (1993-2007). Catfish 2010: Conservation, Ecology, and Management of Catfish-the second international symposium, American Fisheries Society, Bethesda , Maryland 77:141-153.

 

32. Phelps, Q.E., D.P. Herzog, S.J. Tripp, J.E. Garvey, D. E. Ostendorf, J.W. Ridings, J.W. Crites, R.A. Hrabik. 2011. Juvenile channel catfish habitat use in the middle Mississippi River.  Catfish 2010: Conservation, Ecology, and Management of Catfish-the second international symposium, American Fisheries Society, Bethesda , Maryland 77: 535-543.

 

31. Koch, B., R.C. Brooks, A. Oliver, D.P. Herzog, J.E. Garvey, R. Hrabik, R.E. Colombo, Q.E. Phelps, and T. Spier. 2012. Habitat use and movement of naturally reproducing pallid sturgeon in the Middle Mississippi River.  Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 141:112-120.

 

30. Phelps, Q.E., M.J. Ward, and D.W. Willis. 2011. White bass population demographics in a northwestern South Dakota Reservoir. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 26:249-254.

 

29. Seibert, J. R., Q. E. Phelps, S. J. Tripp, and J. E. Garvey. 2011. Seasonal diet composition of adult shovelnose sturgeon in the Middle Mississippi River. American Midland Naturalist 165: 355-363.

 

28. Crites, J.W., Q.E. Phelps, K.S. McCain, D.P. Herzog, and R.A. Hrabik . 2011. An investigation of fish community and water quality compositions in an isolated side channel of the Upper Mississippi River. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 27:19-29.

 

27. Smith, K.T., M. Noatch, N.P. Rude, D.R. Sechler, Q.E. Phelps, and G.W. Whitledge. 2010. Contrasting Population Characteristics of Yellow Bass (Morone mississippiensis) in Two Southern Illinois Reservoirs. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 27:46-52.

 

26. Phelps, Q.E., S.J. Tripp, J.E. Garvey, D.P. Herzog, D. E. Ostendorf, J.W. Ridings, J.W. Crites, R.A. Hrabik. 2010. Water Temperature and River Stage Influence Mortality and Abundance of Naturally Occurring Mississippi River Scaphirhynchus Sturgeons North American Journal of Fisheries Management 30: 767-775.

 

25. Phelps, Q.E., S.J. Tripp, J.E. Garvey, D.P. Herzog, D. E. Ostendorf, J.W. Ridings, J.W. Crites, R.A. Hrabik. 2010. Habitat use during early-life history to infer recovery needs for river sturgeon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 139: 1060-1068.

 

24. Colombo, R.E., Q.E. Phelps, C.M. Miller, R.C. Heidinger, J.E. Garvey, and N.S. Richards. 2010. Comparison of channel catfish age estimates and resulting population demographics using two common structures. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 30: 305-308. 

 

23. Phelps, Q.E., H. Lewis, D. Meyers, M. Noatch, J. Eichelberger, M. Saltzgiver, and G. Whitledge.  2010. Prey Fish Otolith Chemistry Consumed by a Predator: Does Digestion Hinder Russian Doll Techniques? Journal of Fish Biology 75: 2606:2614.

 

22. Phelps, Q.E., S.J. Tripp, J.E. Garvey, D.P. Herzog, D. E. Ostendorf, J.W. Ridings, J.W. Crites, R.A. Hrabik..  2009.  Ecology and habitat use of age-0 paddlefish in the unimpounded Middle Mississippi River.  Pages 423-440 In C. P. Paukert and G. Scholten, editors.  Paddlefish management, propagation, and conservation in the 21st century: building from 20 years of research and management.  American Fisheries Society, Bethesda , Maryland 66: 423-440.

 

21. Wahl, N.C., Q.E. Phelps, W.E., S. Lynott, and J.E. Garvey. 2009.  Comparing Scale and Sagittal Otolith Back-Calculated Lengths at Age in Crappies. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 24: 469-475.

 

20. Phelps, Q. E., D. P. Herzog, R. C. Brooks, V. A. Barko, D. E. Ostendorf, J. W. Ridings, S. J. Tripp,  J.E. Garvey, and R. A. Hrabik. 2009. Comparing sturgeon catch rates among gears and seasons in the Middle Mississippi River. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 29: 1487-1495.

 

19. Tripp, S. J., Q. E. Phelps, R. E. Colombo, J. E. Garvey, B. .M. Burr, D. P. Herzog, R. A. Hrabik. 2009. Maturation and reproduction of shovelnose sturgeon in the Middle Mississippi River. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 29: 730-738.

 

18. Phelps, Q.E., A.M. Lohmeyer, N.C. Wahl, J.M. Zeigler, and G.W. Whitledge. 2009. Black crappie nest site selection: habitat characteristics and anthropogenic influences in a small southern Midwest reservoir. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 29: 189-195.

 

17. Phelps, Q.E. and N.C. Wahl. 2008. Connecting with the community: Creating managers through active pond management outreach. Fisheries 33: 464-467.

 

16. Rasmus, R.A., Q.E. Phelps, J.P. Duehr, and C.R. Berry. 2008.  Population characteristics of lotic orangespotted sunfish. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 23: 459-461.
 

15. Rydell, J.J., J.C. Jolley, Q.E. Phelps, and D.W. Willis. 2008. Population characteristics of northern pike in a Nebraska Sandhill Lake. Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Science 31: 43-49.

 

14. Phelps, Q.E., B.D.S. Graeb, and D.W. Willis. 2008. Influence of the Moran effect on spatio-temporal synchrony in common carp recruitment. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 137: 1701-1708.

 

13. Phelps, Q.E., D.A. Isermann, and D.W. Willis. 2008. Influence of hatch timing and individual daily growth rates on size structure of age-0 smallmouth bass cohorts in two South Dakota glacial lakes. Fisheries Management and Ecology 17: 363-373.

 

12. Colombo, R.E., Q.E. Phelps, J.E. Garvey, R.C. Heidinger, and T. Stefanavage. 2008. Gear-specific population demographics of Channel Catfish in a large un-impounded Midwestern river. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 28: 241-246.

 

11. Phelps, Q.E., B.D.S. Graeb, and D.W. Willis. 2008. First year growth and survival of common carp in two glacial lakes. Fisheries Management and Ecology 15: 85-91.

 

10. Allen, T.C., Q.E. Phelps, R.D. Davinroy, and D.M. Lamm. 2007. A laboratory examination of substrate, water depth and light use at two water velocity levels by individual juvenile pallid (Scaphirhynchus albus) and shovelnose (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus) sturgeon. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 23: 375-381.

 

9. Phelps, Q.E., K. Powell, S.R. Chipps, and D.W. Willis. 2007. A method for quantifying stomach fullness in planktivorous fish. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 27: 932-935.

 

8. Phelps, Q.E., K.R. Edwards, and D.W. Willis. 2007. Precision of common carp age estimates using five different structures. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 27: 103-105.

 

7. Edwards, K. R., Q. E. Phelps, B. D. S. Graeb, and D. W. Willis. 2007. Asynchronous bluegill recruitment in four South Dakota impoundments. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 22: 19-22.

 

6. Gosch, N. J. C., Q. E. Phelps, and D. W. Willis. 2006. Bluegill nest-site selection in a South Dakota glacial lake. Ecology of Freshwater Fish 15: 464-469.

 

5. Rasmus, R.A., Q.E. Phelps, J.P. Duehr. 2006. (Abstract Only) Population characteristics of lotic orangespotted sunfish. South Dakota Academy of Science 84: 349.

 

4. Edwards, K.R., Q. E. Phelps, J. L. Shepherd, J. D. Jungwirth, and D. W. Willis. 2005. Comparison of scale and otolith age estimates for two South Dakota bluegill populations. South Dakota Academy of Science 84: 181-186.

 

3. Phelps, Q.E., M.J. Ward, C.P. Paukert, S.R. Chipps, and D.W. Willis. 2005. Biotic and abiotic correlates with black bullhead population characteristics in Nebraska Sandhill lakes. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 20: 295-302.

 

2. Ward, M.J., Anderson, M.R., S.J. Fisher, D.A. Isermann, Q.E. Phelps, and D.W. Willis. 2004. Relations between climatological variables and larval yellow perch abundance in eastern South Dakota glacial lakes. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 19: 213-218.

 

1. Phelps, Q.E., D.A. Isermann, and D.W. Willis. 2003. Influence of hatch timing and daily growth rate on size structure of age-0 largemouth bass cohorts in Enemy Swim Lake, South Dakota. Proceedings of the South Dakota Academy of Science 82: 35-41.