Bemidji State University Journal of Earth and Life Science is an open access journal intended for publication of both undergraduate and graduate student manuscripts from Bemidji State University. The review process is expected to be carried out by the faculty sponsor(s) listed on each individual manuscript.
Submissions from 2025
Journal of Earth and Life Science, Academic Year 2024-2025, Megan Boche; Nathan D. Pyburn; Ben Hoover; Jayden R. Alsleben; Hector Montoya, Jr; Reed Cumberland; Rose Kuhlmann; Ray Anderson; Ellie Isakson; Seth Sisneros-Martinez; Zanden Mellen; Quady Bernu; Cian Verbridge; Benjamin D. Strei; Madelaine Adamich; Arian Garcia; Tegwen Romportl; Sandra J. Marcu; and Bemidji State University
Submissions from 2023
Have Rusty Crayfish Affected the Diets of Yellow Perch?, Matthew D. Kvam
Effects of Velocity and Substrate Size on the Formation of Zebra Mussel Druses, Ian Mott
Do Channel Catfish Consume Zebra Mussels?, Casey M. Myers
Effect of Initial Infestation of Zebra Mussels on Freshwater Drum Diets in Red Lake, MN, Marissa M. Pribyl
A Diet Comparison of Bluegill and Bluegill x Pumpkinseed Hybrids, Russell D. Zwiers
Submissions from 2022
Analysis of Hematocrit Levels in Walleye Sander vitreus from Similar Waterbodies, Alyssa Hauser
Zebra Mussel Length-Weight Relationships Across Various Substrate Types in Lake Bemidji, Mitch Kehne
The Effects of Diet on Yellow Perch Morphology Throughout Lake Bemidji, Quiana L. Radaich
Changes in the Minnesota Northern Pike Population Over the Past Thirty Years, Joey Severin
Submissions from 2021
Comparing the Condition of Deformed and Non-deformed Walleyes in Long Lake, MN, Clayton Beck
Exploring the Genetic Variability of Zebra Mussels Dreisenna polymoprha, Maxwell Carr
Effects of Salt Runoff on Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Colonies, Kendra Fink
Burbot Post-spawn Diet, Madison Gibson
Predicting Total Length of Fish in Minnesota Lakes Using Bony Structure Dimensions, Jay Holland
Factors Influencing Aquatic Invertebrate Diversity in Mine Pit Lakes Along the Mesabi Iron Range, Jeremy Laurich
Abiotic Factors Effect on Summertime Fish Sampling, Kyle Oxley
Effectiveness of Endothall Treatment in Reducing Potamogeton crispus in Lake Julia, Jake Sorensen
Stress Response of Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: Barbless Hooks Versus Barbed Hooks C & R, Wesley Steinmetz and Carson Tembrock
Is There a Relationship Between Aquatic Vegetation and Amphipod Stocking Mortality?, Alaina Taylor
Submissions from 2020
Walleye Sander vitreus Visceral Fat Accumulation, Cole Daleiden and Seth Renner
Using Northern Pike and Yellow Perch to Attempt a Trophic Cascade, Bryan Sea
Submissions from 2019
Examining Black Bullhead Ameiurus melas Age and Growth in Shallow Minnesota Lakes, Michael S. Collins and Anna M. Medina
Goldeye Hidon alosoides calorimetry in Red Lake, Jesse Mendel
Changes in Walleye Fecundity and Egg Size Before, During, and After Rehabilitation of the Red Lakes Fishery, Benjamin J. Miller and Benjamin D. Erb
Effects of Rainbow Trout on Brook Trout Population Size in Tributaries to Lake Superior in Cook County, Minnesota, Craig Tangren
Submissions from 2018
Age-0 Walleye Growth Rates Following Spiny Water Flea Bythotrephes longimanus Invasion, Joseph Amundson
Seasonal Fluctuations of Zooplankton, Dissolved Oxygen, and Temperature in Lake Bemidji, Minnesota, Cody Coyle
Growth Rate and Hatch Date of Age-0 Fishes on Leech Lake, Minnesota Before Zebra Mussel Establishment, Kayla Morey and Emily Larson
Hunter Harvest Effect on The Breeding Bird Population of Northern Pintail Anas acuta in North America, Matthew Wang
Burbot Activity in Relation to Light Penetration on Lake Bemidji, MN, Hunter Weidenborner and Josh Janecek
Submissions from 2017
Effect of Abiotic Factors on Bluegill Size Structure in Nine Central Minnesota Lakes, Ryan Henry
Influence of Time Spent in Captivity on Aggressive Behaviors of Gray Wolves Canis lupus, Chelsea Knutson
Minnesota Fish Taxonomic Key 2017 Edition, Warren Lamb
Burbot Growth Rates in a Northern Mesotrophic Lake, Samuel J. Peterson
Effects of Catch-and-Release Angling on Egg Densities in Largemouth Bass Nests, Tyler Robinson
Relationship between Zooplankton and Walleye Rearing Pond Success, Danny Tuckett
Redd Habitat Selection for Brook Trout in the Necktie River Bemidji, MN, William Varela and Zachary Buckley
Submissions from 2016
Survival of walleye eggs in Upper Red Lake and the Tamarac River, Phillip Oswald
Submissions from 2015
Abiotic Habitat Preferences of Age-0 Paddlefish In Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota During Late Summer, Derek DuFault
Using Wild I.D. as a Reliable Source for Mark and Recapture Studies on Northern Pike (Esox lucius), Martin Evans
Influence of Depth and Retrieval Speed on Yellow Perch Barotrauma Recovery Time in Winter, Bradley J. Klingsheim
Juvenile Chinook Salmon Diet in Comparison to Invertebrate Drift in the Merced River, California, Tyler Orgon
Effects of Cooler Northern Waters on Growth Rates in Bluegill and Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Alec Spurbeck
Spatial and Temporal Factors Influencing Northern Pike Fry Density Estimates, Nate Stott
A Genetic Based Approach to Management and Stocking of Muskellunge, Douglas Zentner
Assessing the Contributions of Two Stocked Strains on a Minnesota-Wisconsin Border Water, Douglas Zentner
Submissions from 2014
The Effects of Angling Pressure on Northern Pike Size Structure, Ryan Carrow
Changing Body Condition in Walleye with Reference to Ideal Sample Size Requirements, Kevin Longtin
Winter Survival Strategies of Benthic Invertebrates in Temporary Habitats in a Northern Minnesota Lake, Cal Oldenburg
Defining the Physiochemical, Biological and Habitat Requirements for the Upper Extant of Oncorhynchus mykiss Distribution, Emily Powers
Effects of River Current Inflow on Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature of Refuge Zones for Cisco in Lake Bemidji, Bryant C. Swenson
The Effect of Barometric Pressure on Feeding Activity of Yellow Perch, Daniel VanderWeyst
Use of Cast Nets and Seine Hauls to Estimate Abundance of Age-0 Yellow Perch, Michael Vaske
Submissions from 2013
Comparison of a Length Size Limit of Northern Pike Population on Two Lakes in North Central Minnesota, Ethan A. Puttonen
Brown Trout Spawning Location and Relationship to Suitable Winter Habitat, Matthew L. Skoog
White Bass Assessment in Regards to Changes in Water Level on Lake Traverse, Aaron Wilson
