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<br />understanding of man's actions and influence. The decline in Yellowstone cutthroat can be attributed
<br />to non-native species introductions, habitat changes and overharvest.
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<br />The success of any conservation strategy, focused on insuring long-term well-being of YelIowstone
<br />cutthroat trout, will be proportional to public acceptance and an improved understanding of ecologi-
<br />cal consequences. Successful conservation will be dependent upon a willingness, of those that have
<br />a responsibility to YelIowstone cutthroat trout, to actualIy do something to make conditions better.
<br />To date, the saying "When all is said and done, more is said than done" dramatically applies to the
<br />conservation of native fishes and specifically to fish within the western United States, including
<br />Yellowstone cutthroat trout. It is yet to be seen, in the conservation of Yellowstone cutthroat trout, if
<br />the saying can and will be re-written to reflect that "When all was said and done, more was done and
<br />than ever said".
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<br />ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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<br />There were many individuals that contributed valuable information on distribution and status of
<br />Yellowstone cutthroat within the States and associated National Forests. The author served primarily
<br />as a facilitator and analyst of information provided by the individuals and groups that have insight
<br />and knowledge associated with Yellowstone cutthroat. The following individuals are acknowledged
<br />for their part in this assessment. For Idaho, Virgil Moore, AI VanVooren, Dan Schill, Steve Elle, Idaho
<br />Department of Fish and Game and Gary Dean and Ronnee-Sue Helzner, Targhee National Forest
<br />provided the site specific information. In Wyoming, Ralph Huddelson, John Kiefling, Ron McKnight,
<br />Bob McDowelI and Dave Dufek, Wyoming Game and Fish Department; Mark Novak, Alan Schultz and
<br />Ray Zubik, Bridger-Teton, Bighorn and Shoshone National Forests; Lynn Kaeting, Dan Mahoney, Dan
<br />Carty, and Dick Baldes, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service contributed site specific information. In Mon-
<br />tana, Brad Shepard, Mike Poore, Dave Ergenrider, Mike Vaughn, Ken Frazer, Phil Stewart, Montana
<br />Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks; Robbin Wagner U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provided the
<br />site specific information. Bob GresswelI provided text and manuscript review.
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