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NGPC to study live‑imaging sonar impacts on panfish; seeks angler volunteers
Summary
NGPC announced a study to evaluate whether live‑imaging sonar affects panfish populations and asked anglers to consider volunteering; the study will be discussed in the Southeast District meeting.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said it will study potential impacts of live‑imaging sonar on fish populations, with a focus on panfish, and invited angler participation.
Tony Bridal introduced the topic and said the technology is increasingly common and controversial among anglers. “There’s overall concerns with over exploitation,” Bridal said, and the agency’s primary concern for the study is panfish species.
Jeff Jackson and district staff said the agency will design a study and that Jake Werner, a Southeast District biologist, will present more details during the Southeast District meeting; NGPC asked interested anglers to contact Werner to learn how to help with data collection.
Why it matters: NGPC staff said studies elsewhere have produced variable results, and Nebraska needs local research to determine whether live‑imaging sonar affects local fisheries. The agency emphasizes that volunteer help will be part of the study design and data collection.
Next steps: NGPC encouraged attendees to join the Southeast District meeting that followed the statewide webinar and to contact Werner by email for study details and volunteer opportunities.
