Proceedings of Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Conference
Prior to 2013, SEAFWA published the Proceedings of annual conferences. In 2014, SEAFWA began publishing the peer-reviewed Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
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Techniques and Strategies for Managing Fish Habitat in Texas Reservoirs
Pages 207- |
2009 |
Assessments of how the fish assemblage in the Savannah River Estuary (SRE) might be affected from a proposed harbor expansion and deepening project for the Port of Savannah, Georgia, were hindered by the lack of information about the temporal and spatial distribution of fishes in the estuary. Accordingly, we conducted a year-long investigation to determine the temporal and spatial distribution of estuarine-dependent fishes along marsh edges and in tidal creeks of the SRE. We used various seines to sample the fishes monthly at eight, 2-km long reaches of the SRE. Cecil A. Jennings, Richard S. Weyers
Pages 153-160 |
2009 |
The Anchored Gill Net Shad Fishery of the Altamaha River, Georgia From 2007 to 2009, we quantified total effort and catch of the anchored gill net American shad (Alosa sapidissima) fishery in the Altamaha River, Georgia. We observed and recorded catch data of commercial fishermen interspersed throughout the river. These fishermen also recorded their daily catch and effort in log books. Total harvest of American shad was lowest in January and highest in February of each season. Total fishing effort was estimated monthly and was combined with catch-per-unit-effort data to estimate total harvest monthly. Robert A. Bahn, Joel Fleming, Donald Harrison, Douglas L. Peterson
Pages 183-187 |
2009 |
Matthew D. Palumbo, Francisco J. Vilella, Bronson Strickland, Guiming Wang, Dave Godwin
Pages 224- |
2009 |
The National Fish Habitat Assessment: Current Status and Coming Attractions
Pages 209- |
2009 |
The Status of Instream Flow Protection in the Southern United States
Pages 208- |
2009 |
Top Contributors to Understory Plant Biomass in Intensively-managed Pine of East-central Mississippi R. B. Iglay, D. A. Miller, B. D. Leopold, L. W. Burger, Jr.
Pages 222- |
2009 |
Trends in White-tailed Deer Hunting Effort and Harvest by Mississippi Resident Hunters (1980-2008) Vanessa C. Oquendo, Kevin M. Hunt, Steve Demarais
Pages 223- |
2009 |
Terry Adam Tullos, Walter Daryl Jones, Bruce David Leopold
Pages 226- |
2009 |
Vegetation Response to Timing of Discing to Manage Northern Bobwhite Habitat in Texas Discing is commonly recommended to improve northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) habitat. However, little information exists regarding optimal timing of discing or the duration of discing effects on semiarid rangelands. Our objectives were to evaluate vegetation response to autumn (October 2003), winter (January 2004), and spring (March 2004) discing in two ecoregions of Texas (Rio Grande Plains and Rolling Plains). Our study design was a completely randomized, two-factor (treatment and soil texture) factorial with repeated measures. Fidel Hernandez, J. Lane Roberson, Ralph L. Bingham, Stephen J. DeMaso, Robert M. Perez, Timothy E. Fulbright, Leonard A. Brennan
Pages 61-69 |
2009 |
Weight-length Relationships and Growth Data for Blue Catfish from Four Tennessee Waterbodies The blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) is an important sport and commercial species in Tennessee for which state-specific biological data are lacking. We report weight-length relationships and age and growth data for blue catfish (n = 773) collected from three exploited and one unexploited Tennessee waterbodies: Lake Barkley, Kentucky Lake, and the Mississippi River, and Fort Loudoun Reservoir. There were significant differences between blue catfish weight-length relationships between waterbodies. David R. Stewart, George W. Benz, George D. Scholten
Pages 140-146 |
2009 |
White-nose Syndrome: How Southern States can be Prepared
Pages 220- |
2009 |
Wildlife Management on Private Lands in Florida Private landowners and conservation are essential to wildlife management. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recognized the importance of these landowners and sought to improve their private lands programs through direct landowner input. We collected data on private lands wildlife management, participation in private lands management programs, and landowner demographics through a mail survey. Our results indicated 58% of landowners actively manage for wildlife and 68% believe their regular land management practices benefit wildlife. Adam S. Willcox, William M. Giuliano, Chris Wynn, J. Scott Sanders
Pages 27-34 |
2009 |
Winter Abundance of Waterfowl and Waste Rice in Managed Arkansas Rice Fields Flooding harvested rice fields in winter provides important ecological services, including benefits to waterfowl, other waterbirds, agronomics, and soil and water conservation. We conducted experiments in six rice fields in Arkansas during winters 2004-2006 to evaluate effects of different post-harvest stubble-management practices and flooding on abundance of dabbling ducks, geese, and waste rice. During both winters, rolled rice paddies attracted the greatest diurnal density of mallards (Anas platyrhynchos; x− = 4.18 birds/ha/survey, SE = 0.36). J. Houston Havens, Richard M. Kaminski, J. Brian Davis, Samuel K. Riffells
Pages 41-46 |
2009 |
Investigating Striped Bass Recruitment in the Neuse River, North Carolina Investigating trends in striped bass (Morone saxatilis) juvenile abundance is important for determining which factors may affect recruitment. We evaluated the abundance and distribution of juvenile striped bass in the Neuse River from 2006-2007 using beach seines and electrofishing techniques. Overall, little evidence of recruitment was found. Juvenile striped bass were not documented in the system during summer 2006 and were collected in low densities from isolated areas (2 of 34 sample sites) during summer 2007. Because catch was low, we could not adequately describe nursery habitat. Robert D. Barwick, Justin M. Homan, Chad D. Thomas
Pages 161-165 |
2009 |
Habitat Use of Female Northern Pintails in the Playa Lakes Region of Texas Playas and other wetlands of the High Plains provide important winter and migration habitats for the continental population of northern pintail (Anas acuta). Factors hypothesized to influence habitat use by pintails in the Playa Lakes Region of Texas (PLR) include wetland type, annual rainfall, and natural and anthropogenic disturbance. We assessed patterns of habitat use for 133 and 164 radio-tagged female pintails 23 October 2002-18 February 2003 and 10 October 2003-18 February 2004, respectively, in the PLR.
Pages 82-87 |
2008 |
Food Habits of Hunter Collected Northern Bobwhite Quail in South Texas We investigated the feeding habits of wild northern bobwhites (Colinus virginianus) harvested from the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area in south Texas in October 2004 and January 2005. The contents of 200 crops were dried, sorted, and weighed to the nearest 0.0001 g. Percent dry weight was used to assess differences among season harvested, sex, and age. About 76% of the fall diet consisted of seeds, with 64 plant species represented. Croton (Croton spp.), woolly croton (Croton capitatus), and bristlegrass (Setaria sp.) composed greater than 50% by weight of seeds found in the fall diet. Rachel E. Barlow, Thomas R. Simpson, John T. Baccus
Pages 7-11 |
2008 |
Pages 242- |
2008 |
Genetic Variation of Striped Bass in Lake Texoma To determine if inbreeding was a cause of an apparent decline of large striped bass (Morone saxatilis) in Lake Texoma, striped bass sampled from four sites on the reservoir (n = 206), in the Red River below Denison Dam in 2001 (n = 58), and archived scale samples from Lake Texoma collections in 1978 (n = 44) were genotyped and evaluated at six microsatellite loci. There was evidence of weak population genetic structure among the collection sites. However, analyses of Hardy-Weinberg and linkage equilibrium within sites did not provide evidence of recent inbreeding within Lake Texoma. Bruce T. Hysmith, John H. Moczygemba, Loraine Fries, Dijar Lutz-Carrillo
Pages 99-103 |
2008 |
Genetic Structure of Striped Skunk Populations: Implications for Disease Transmission in an The striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) is widely distributed in North America and a common inhabitant of urban areas. Striped skunks represent a reservoir and vector for the transmission of diseases that pose a significant human health risk, including rabies and the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Therefore, understanding population structure and movements among striped skunk populations will assist in the management of disease issues within urban landscapes. Jason A. Sumners, Randy W. DeYoung, Denise M. Ruffino, Scott E. Henke
Pages 228- |
2008 |
Fishery-independent Catch of Young-of-the-Year Red Snapper in the Texas Territorial Sea, Between 1985 and 2007, Texas Parks and Wildlife conducted a trawl survey in the Texas Territorial Sea, extending from the beach out to 16.7 km and within 24.1 km on either side of passes at Sabine Pass, Galveston, Matagorda, Aransas Pass, and Brazos-Santiago Pass, where sampling occurred in an area 48.2 km north from the Texas-Mexico border. All samples were within NMFS statistical zones 17-21. Random sample locations were stratified by Gulf area and 16 month-1 stratum-1 were collected (n = 21,353).
Pages 220- |
2008 |
Field Camera Monitoring of White-tailed Deer Utilization of Corn Fields Grazed by Cattle To ascertain potential ecological and landowner benefits of non-conventional agricultural systems, this project was designed to monitor cattle production and wildlife utilization of land areas that allow grazing cattle to harvest corn planted with no-till methods. In 2005-2008, study sites were located in four Mississippi counties, including four steer/heifer-grazed and harvested corn fields (SHS) and four conventionally-managed and combine-harvested corn fields (CHS). Dawn H. Manning, Jeanne C. Jones
Pages 233- |
2008 |
Feral Pig Detectability with Game Cameras The use of game cameras for surveying and estimating populations of large mammals has become increasingly popular over the past two decades; however, few studies have examined logistics or patterns of animal detection using cameras. We monitored feral pigs (Sus scrofa) for seven consecutive 24-hour periods at 73 pre-baited camera sites on Fort Benning, Georgia, to determine the minimum length of time cameras must be deployed to attain sufficient detection probabilities for three classes of pigs (adult sows, adult boars, and juveniles). Robert W. Holtfreter, Brian L. Williams, Stephen S. Ditchkoff, James B. Grand
Pages 17-21 |
2008 |
Factors Related to the Genetic Composition and Fishing Quality of Largemouth Bass Fisheries The Florida subspecies of largemouth bass (Micropterus s. floridanus) has been widely stocked throughout the southern United States, including Texas. Quantifying the success of these stockings has been difficult. In this study, relationships among large scale genetic, biological, physical, and limnological variables, and measures of fishing quality and trophy were examined in 89 Texas reservoirs greater than 202 hectares. No relationships among stocking measures and any genetic variable were detected.
Pages 104-108 |
2008 |
Exotic Grass Impacts on Northern Bobwhite Habitat in South Texas There is growing concern about the impacts that exotic grasses may have on northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) and other grassland birds. Large areas of South Texas have been seeded to or have been invaded by several species of exotic grasses including Guinea grass (Urochloa maxima), Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), King Ranch bluestem (Bothriochloa ischaemum), Kleberg bluestem (Dichanthium annulatum), buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare), and Lehmann lovegrass (Eragrostis lehmanniana). Impacts of exotic grasses on northern bobwhite are largely unknown. Joseph P. Sands, Aaron D. Tjelmeland, Leonard A. Brennan, Timothy E. Fulbright, Fidel Hernandez, William P. Kuvlesky, Jr., James F. Gallagher, Donald C. Ruthven III
Pages 231- |
2008 |
Evaluation of the Efficacy of an On-line Angler Diary Angler surveys along with other modern research techniques provide managers with information needed to justify regulations to protect resources, to increase resources through stocking and habitat improvement, and to justify access improvement. However, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) receives little or no information from anglers concerning their activities on the majority of public waters. An online angler diary (OAD) system could substantially increase the number of water bodies from which TPWD receives at least anecdotal angler information. John Taylor, Mark A. Webb, Dyanne Cortez, Stephanie Shelton, Nicole Pletka, Richard A. Ott, Jr.
Pages 227- |
2008 |
Evaluation of Regulatory Protection of Seagrasses in the Redfish Bay State Scientific Area, Texas In May 2006, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department enacted a regulation which prohibits the uprooting of seagrasses by propellers within the Redfish Bay State Scientific Area (RBSSA) located in Aransas and Corpus Christi Bays, Texas. Two complementary studies were implemented to evaluate the efficacy of the new regulation and to quantify the magnitude of propeller scarring. Dennis Pridgen, Perry Trial, Faye Grubbs, Mark Fisher
Pages 217- |
2008 |
Evaluation of Methods for Establishing Native Aquatic Vegetation in Seven Texas Reservoirs Aquatic vegetation plays an important role in freshwater systems, providing quality habitat for fish, sequestering nutrients, stabilizing sediments, and improving water clarity. Because many Texas reservoirs are either sparsely vegetated or contain an overabundance of non-native species such as hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Inland Fisheries Division began a new initiative to develop procedures for establishing diverse native aquatic plant communities. Mark A. Webb, Richard A. Ott, Jr., Richard. M. Smart, Gary O. Dick
Pages 236- |
2008 |
Estimating Bobcat Abundance in East Texas Using Infrared-triggered Cameras Reliable population estimation techniques for cryptic forest predators generally are lacking. Development of an efficient and reliable technique to estimate predator abundance directly would be a valuable tool for wildlife managers concerned with predator management. We evaluated the potential for camera survey techniques to provide abundance estimates for bobcats (Lynx rufus) in southeastern forest habitats. We also determined our ability to capture other forest carnivores photographically using these techniques. Matthew E. Symmank, Christopher E. Comer, James C. Kroll
Pages 64-69 |
2008 |
Effects of Various Approaches to Quality Deer Management on White-tailed Deer Harvest Quality deer management (QDM) is increasingly promoted and practiced throughout the range of white-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus. However, published data evaluating the effects of this management strategy are few. We compared harvest characteristics of one private property (Ames Plantation) and three Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in Tennessee before and after implementation of selective harvest restrictions and recommendations to determine effects on buck harvest rates as well as harvest age structure and sex ratio. Christopher E. Shaw, Craig A. Harper
Pages 1-6 |
2008 |
Effects of Stream Restoration on Trout in Two Northwestern North Carolina Streams Stream restoration projects in coldwater streams have become increasingly common in North Carolina. Many of these projects are undertaken to reduce streambank erosion; however, improving aquatic habitat for fish is often a secondary goal. In an effort to evaluate the impact of stream restoration work on trout, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission monitored trout abundance and biomass within two North Carolina streams. Trout were monitored one year prior to and for four years following restoration with backpack electrofishing gear. Kevin J. Hining, Douglas A. Besler
Pages 136-141 |
2008 |
Detectability of Rio Grande Wild Turkeys in South Texas Detection estimates of Rio Grande wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo intermedia, RGWT) are lacking and little research has focused on the development and evaluation of survey techniques for estimating RGWT populations. The objective of this study was to compare RGWT detection rates using aerial (Cessna 152) and roadside surveys in different vegetation communities in south Texas. Decoy flocks were randomly set 0-100 m from roads prior to surveys. Detection rate was estimated as (n decoys observed/n decoys available) x 100. Luis M. Dong, J. Alfonso Ortega-Santos, William P. Kuvlesky, Jr., Stephen J. DeMaso, Eric J. Redeker
Pages 207- |
2008 |
Catfish Angling and Harvest Statistics with an Emphasis on Trophy Blue Catfish Management Increasing interest in “trophy” catfish angling in Oklahoma has prompted Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) staff to collect basic biological data aimed at managing these fisheries. In light of recent studies indicating slow growth rates of reservoir blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) populations, management of trophy fisheries becomes challenging. Kurt E. Kuklinski, Jeff Boxrucker
Pages 149-153 |
2008 |
24-hour Monitoring of Boat Ramp Use The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's saltwater creel survey is conducted at boat-access sites from 1000 to 1800 hours. Fishing trips concluding outside of this time period are not intercepted. In particular, nighttime fishing trips concluding before 1000 hours are not intercepted, but these trips seasonally target specific fisheries, e.g., southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma) in the fall, which may account for a significant portion of the total harvest.
Pages 218- |
2008 |
A Fish Health Assessment and Liver Lipid Content Examination of Catfish Populations in the A modified fish health assessment index (mHAI) and liver lipid concentration was used to determine condition of individual blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus), channel catfish (I. punctatus), and flathead catfish (Pylodictus olivarus) in tailwater and reservoir habitats of the Coosa River, Alabama. Our goal was to describe and compare condition using a mHAI and liver lipid analyses of catfishes from the Coosa River. Tissues and organs of fish were collected, evaluated and scored for deviations from normal appearances to derive a mHAI score for each fish. Jeffrey C. Jolley, Elise R. Irwin
Pages 154-160 |
2008 |
Abundance of Wigeongrass during Winter and Use by Herbivorous Waterbirds in a Texas Aboveground vegetation of many species of submerged aquatic plants is an important food source for many species of waterbirds adapted to a diet high in fiber. Wigeongrass (Ruppia maritima), a submerged aquatic plant inhabiting estuarine wetlands, has been documented as an important winter food for waterbirds along the Texas Gulf Coast. Thus, we examined availability of wigeongrass at Mad Island Wildlife Management Area (MIWMA), Texas, by estimating aboveground biomass from October through January 1998-99 and 2001-02. Kevin M. Hartke, Kevin H. Kriegel, G. Matt Nelson, M. Todd Merendino
Pages 234- |
2008 |
Aerial Surveys for Prairie Grouse Leks: Detectability, Disturbance Response, and Prairie grouse (Tympanuchus and Centrocercus spp.) once occupied wide expanses of North American grass and shrub habitats. In the last three decades, prairie grouse populations have exhibited precipitous declines, often because of altered land use practices. There is a need to develop new research and management techniques to facilitate prairie grouse conservation efforts. We evaluated aerial survey capabilities to assist in the management of lesser prairie-chickens (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus; [LPC]). Jon T. McRoberts, Matthew J. Butler, Warren B. Ballard, Mark C. Wallace, Heather A. Whitlaw, David A. Haukos
Pages 203- |
2008 |
An Assessment of Oyster Reef and Shoreline Habitat Use by Estuarine Finfish in East To assess the role of oyster reef as finfish habitat in Texas' estuarine systems, species abundance and diversity differences were compared between shoreline habitats and mid-water oyster reefs in East Matagorda Bay, Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife 183-m gill nets were deployed overnight for a 10-week period during both spring and fall at oyster reef habitat (one net per week) and shoreline habitats (two nets per week). Metrics used to evaluate each habitat type included abundance, diversity, length and gender. William Balboa, Dusty McDonald, Joshua Harper, Brenda Bowling, Mark Fisher
Pages 224- |
2008 |
Avian Nest Success in Growing and Dormant Season Burned Pine Forests of Georgia Prescribed fire is a commonly used land management tool in pine (Pinus spp.) forests of the southeastern United States to control understory vegetation and enhance wildlife habitat for early successional species, but its effects on the nesting success of understory and ground-nesting songbirds are not well understood. Mark A. Howell, James A. Martin, T. Gregory King, Brian R. Chapman, Karl V. Miller
Pages 12-16 |
2008 |
BioPioneering: New Frontiers for Implementing the Texas Wildlife Action Plan on Private Lands With 10 distinct ecological areas and more than 60 million ha of rural lands, Texas is second only to California in total biodiversity. Since about 95 percent of the state is privately owned, public/private partnerships and economic incentives are essential in managing wildlife, including a status assessment of nongame species and habitats in the state. Completed in 2005, the State Wildlife Action Plan identifies priority species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and plants and their habitats that warrant conservation attention.
Pages 208- |
2008 |
Breeding Success of Male White-tailed Deer: Implications for Management The breeding structure of white-tailed deer has been described as dominance based. In age-structured populations relatively few dominant males were thought to do most of the breeding. However, recent studies have documented the successful breeding of all age classes. It has been suggested that the breeding success of young males is the result of exclusively mating with young females, while older males concentration their efforts on mature females. Jason A. Sumners, Randy W. DeYoung, Rodney L. Honeycutt, Mickey W. Hellickson, David G. Hewitt, Ken L. Gee, Robert A. Gonzales
Pages 205- |
2008 |
Comparison of Plastic Pipe and Juniper Tree Fish Attractors in a Central Texas Reservoir Fish attractors are commonly used by fisheries agencies to concentrate cover-seeking species. The objective of this study was to determine if an attractor fabricated with polyethylene pipe (plastic) attracted and concentrated as many largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) and sunfish (Lepomis sp.) as juniper tree (Juniperus ashei) attractors. Fish counts at each attractor type were made by scuba divers at five study sites in Canyon Reservoir, Texas. Overall, few fish were observed in the plastic attractors (mean = 3.4) compared to juniper tree attractors (mean = 30.3) (P < 0.05). Stephan J. Magnelia, Marcos J. De Jesus, J. Warren Schlechte, Greg C. Cummings, Joshua L. Duty
Pages 183-188 |
2008 |
Dealing with Largemouth Bass Virus: Benefits of Multi-sector Collaboration Largemouth bass virus (LMBV), a recently identified pathogen, affected largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) in the southeastern United States beginning in the 1990s. Concern about the impacts of this little-known pathogen on largemouth bass populations, effects on fisheries management, and the need to provide anglers and the media with consistent and accurate information prompted a private organization (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society) to invite managers and researchers from state and federal agencies and universities to a series of five annual public workshops beginning in 2000. David R. Terre, Harold L. Schramm, Jr., John M. Grizzle, Loraine T. Fries
Pages 115-119 |
2008 |
Cryptozoology: A Case Study using Molecular Markers to Identify Cryptic Species A rancher near Hebbronville, Texas, recently discovered that an unknown large animal had attempted to gain access to a metal outbuilding on the ranch. The metal was torn and completely bitten through in several places. Because of the strength required to inflict this damage, a large animal, such as a mountain lion (Puma concolor) or black bear (Ursus americanus), were suspects. However, insufficient evidence was available to conclusively identify the culprit. We extracted DNA from hairs found at the scene and amplified a portion of the mtDNA control region. Johanna Delgado-Acevedo, Angeline Zamorano, Randy W. DeYoung, Fred C. Bryant
Pages 22-24 |
2008 |
Cover Selection by Northern Bobwhites and Hunters on a Public-hunting Area Strength of the correlation between cover selection indices for hunters and quarry may provide information for improving hunter satisfaction and managing hunting pressure. Using radiotelemetry, we studied northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) cover selection on the Packsaddle Wildlife Management Area in western Oklahoma, during Oct-Feb periods beginning in 1991-92 and extending through 2001-02. Hunter locations were recorded by Global Position System (GPS) units for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 hunting seasons to determine hunter cover selection. Joshua L. Richardson, Fred S. Guthery, Stephen J. DeMaso, Alan D. Peoples
Pages 46-50 |
2008 |
Comparison of Single-cod and Dual-cod Trap Nets for Sampling Crappie in Texas Reservoirs Shoreline-set single-cod trap nets are the standard gear used by Texas Parks and Wildlife to assess crappie (Pomoxis spp) populations. In some reservoirs, standardized trap net catch is too low to provide the desired information. In 2006, we compared offshore-set dual-cod trap nets to shoreline-set single-cod and offshore-set single-cod trap nets in ten Texas reservoirs. Aaron Jubar, C. Craig Bonds, J. Warren Schlechte, Mandy K. Scott, Mark Howell, Richard A. Ott, Jr.
Pages 125-130 |
2008 |
Characterization of the Genetic Structure among Brook Trout in LeConte Creek, Tennessee Beginning in the early 1900s, the original range and abundance of brook trout within Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM) was drastically reduced due to landscape alterations resulting from increased logging and introduction of nonnative salmonid species. Consequently, brook trout populations retreated to the headwaters of most streams, resulting in geographic isolation due to waterfalls and eventual genetic differentiation of the fish inhabiting these streams. Amber L. Richards, Tim L. King, Barbara A. Lubinski, Stephen E. Moore, Matthew Kulp, Lisa S. Webb
Pages 195-202 |
2008 |
Characterization of Abandoned Crab Traps and Bycatch during the 2002-2007 Texas Crab Since the inception of Texas' Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program in 2002, volunteers and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff have removed 24,047 abandoned crab traps from the coastal waters of Texas. From 2002-2007 TPWD staff collected data from a minimum of 30 traps from each coastal ecosystem, recording numbers and species of organisms observed, trap condition, location, and presence of trap owner identification, escape rings, and degradable panels. A total of 1,703 traps were studied. Tom Wagner, Artussee D. Morris
Pages 219- |
2008 |
Long-term population declines and conservation concerns resulting from large scale habitat loss have brought into question the biological justification of fixed, liberal harvest regulations as they apply to new world quail (Odontophoridae). As available quail habitat declines, biologically justifiable and sustainable methods of harvest will become essential components of quail management. Joseph P. Sands, Stephen J. DeMaso, Fidel Hernandez, Leonard A. Brennan, Dale Rollins, Robert M. Perez
Pages 230- |
2008 |
A 35-d growth trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of fertilization with flaxseed meal versus cottonseed meal on fingerling red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) production characteristics (individual weight, total length, and percent survival), water quality parameters, and zooplankton densities in plastic-lined ponds. Red drum fry were stocked into 16 randomly allocated 0.40-ha ponds, with eight ponds per fertilization treatment. Clifford C. O'Neal, Carlos S. Bonnot, Courtney M. Moore, Jennifer Bixby, David Abrego
Pages 189-194 |
2008 |