Line drawing of sturgeon body. Fins, scutes and barbels are labelled.
handout_lake_sturgeon.pdf2.21 MB

This handout teaches people of all ages about lake sturgeon.  It has interesting facts such as lake sturgeon are one of the longest-lived freshwater species in the world!  It also explains  the sturgeon life cycle and how it affects their conservation. 

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Fact Sheet
Facility
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Underside of lake sturgeon, barbels and mouth visible.
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Program
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Program
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Southeast
Midwest
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Fish Stocking