Lawrence C. Belusz

To acquaint young people with fishing, and to provide an initial fishing opportunity, the Missouri Department of Conservation promoted "Kids Fishing Day" and a series of statewide fishing clinics as an expansion of its urban fishing program. Special emphasis is given to selecting clinic participants with little or no fishing experience, and particularly to disadvantaged or handicapped youngsters. Clinics are limited to 25 children to ensure individualized attention. Community organizations are solicited as co-sponsors to foster local involvement and to provide instructional assistance. The...

A method to determine short term muskellunge stocking mortality by using isolation coves is discussed. The method allows for free movement and feeding of muskellunge while restricting lakeward movement. Mortality of muskellunge was readily determined with the use of SCUBA. Stocking mortality due to stress of handling and transportation was considered minimal. Observations indicate that future stocking of muskellunge be made in areas of extensive weed cover.