Proceedings of Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Conference
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Evaluation Of Standing Crops Of Fishes In Crooked Creek Bay, Barkley Lake,Kentucky The technique of sampling fish in coves by the application of rotenone ("covesampling") was evaluated in Barkley Lake, Kentucky, 26-28 September 1978. In 85 ha Crooked Creek Bay (which was subdivided into 24 coves and other subareas), 776 kg/ ha of fish were recovered; the total adjusted for non-recovery of marked fish was 865 kg/ ha. The numbers and biomass of fish in various coves within the Bay did not closely approximate the standing crop in the total area. Most major species of fish were either overrepresented or underrepresented in the cove samples. Larry R. Aggus, Dudley C. Carver, Larry L. Olmsted, Larry L. Rider, Greg L. Summers
Pages 710-722 |
1979 |
Population growth differences were demonstrated for channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), white crappie (Pomoxis annularis) and freshwater drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) from mainstream bays of Barkley Lake, as well as between these bays and adjoining subimpoundments. Growth in Crooked Creek Bay fish was atypical, with those fish exhibiting overall superior growth. Subimpoundments contained viable fish populations, but those fish were generally in poorer condition than mainstream fish. Kenneth W. Gasser, Donald W. Johnson
Pages 723-737 |
1979 |
Comparison Of Second·day Pickup With Numbers Estimated By Pollution Committee Counting Guidelines Methods proposed in Pollution Committee Guidelines for estimating numbers and values of dead fish in open water are practical under field trial. Don W. Hayne, Russell D. Ober, Lauren E. Schaaf, Danny G. Scott
Pages 738-752 |
1979 |
Future Lignite Mining In The South And Impacts On Fish And Wildlife Under SMCRA Large deposits of recoverable lignite (> 16 billion tons) occur in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Commercial surface mining of these reserves has occurred only in eastern Texas, but additional mining has been proposed for Texas and the other states during the 1980's. Almost all of the new mining would occur in the Southeastern Mixed Forest· (Pineywoods) ecoregion, and the Prairie Parkland ecoregion of eastern Texas.
Pages 753-764 |
1979 |
Approaches By States To Educating Drivers About Wildlife Hazards On Roads This report summarizes information on approaches by states to educating future licensed drivers to handle problems created by free roaming animals on highways. Patrick F. Scanlon, Susan M. Muth
Pages 765-766 |
1979 |
Video-Tape Programs For Fisheries And Wildlife Education Fisheries and wildlife education is plagued by the impossibility of giving students the extensive field experience which future employers desire. A practical solution is the creation of specially prepared videotape programs illustrating actual field techniques. A series of approximately 10 programs in each discipline would provide a standardized instructional unit for undergraduate training at more than 500 colleges and universities and for in-service training in state and federal agencies. Such programs offer several advantages over traditional lectures or slide programs.
Pages 767-770 |
1979 |
Using I&E To Balance The Budget; Or Marketing Hunting And Fishing Declining license sales and unchecked inflation are causing severe financial problems for most state fish and wildlife agencies. One of the methods used by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to help balance the budget is to increase the number of fishing and hunting license buyers. A promotional campaign by the Information Section was begun in 1977 to increase the number of resident and non-resident license buyers. Emphasis has been placed on promoting warm water fishing, where the agency planning process has identified that the supply is greater than the demand.
Pages 771-774 |
1979 |
Boater Education In The I & E Division
Pages 775-776 |
1979 |
Magazine Circulation Strategies
Pages 777-779 |
1979 |
Rifle Marksmanship Training For Novice Hunters
Pages 780-781 |
1979 |
The Lone Ranger: My Experiences As Georgia's First Woman Conservation Ranger
Pages 782-786 |
1979 |
Physical Fitness For Florida Wildlife Officers
Pages 787-788 |
1979 |
Electronic Surveillance Of Reservoir For Nets With the increase in illegal commercial fishing, there is a need for better and faster means of detecting nets in our reservoirs. With the improvements in Sonar depth finders for fishermen came the idea to use electronics, especially the Graph Recorder in the detection of nets. Its use makes law enforcement personnel more effective.
Pages 789-790 |
1979 |
Enforcement Of Furbearing Regulations
Pages 791-792 |
1979 |
Dissemination Of Criminal History Record Information
Pages 793-794 |
1979 |
Game Warden Law Enforcement Along The Texas· Mexico Border
Pages 795-797 |
1979 |
Survival And Habitat Use Of Northern Ruffed Grouse Introduced Into West Tennessee Sixty ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) trapped in Michigan and Wisconsin were released in Benton County, Tennessee. Trapping, transporting and releasing were accomplished in late August and early September, 1976 and 1977. A total of 567 radio locations were made of 20 telemetered birds, 8 of which survived past their last radio location (I surviving beyond 14 months). Shrubby thickets of laurel (Kalmia latifolia) and farkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) were heavily used for cover. By 2 mo. after release, 10 of 14 grouse dispersed more than I km from their release sites. Douglas White, Ralph W. Dimmick Pages 1-7 |
1978 |
Distribution And Breeding Chronology Of Woodcock In Tennessee Woodcock (Philohela minor) singing grounds were located in 39 counties in Tennessee. Harvest records indicated that the Great Valley and the Central Basin were the most productive hunting areas during 1966-1976. During 1977 and 1978 February hunting seasons, western Tennessee hunters, contributed about one-third of all woodcock. Spring migration through Tennessee occurred from mid February to mid March both years of the study. Testes of males shot during February averaged 9.2 mm in length both years (n =20, 1977, n =46, 1978). Thomas A. Roberts, Ralph W. Dimmick
Pages 8-16 |
1978 |
Impact Of Market Dynamics On Missouri's Furbearer Harvest System Increased commercial demand for wild furs had substantial influence on various aspects of Missouri's furbearer harvest system. Significant (P < .05) positive correlations existed between inflated market values and fur trader numbers, trapper numbers, raccoon (Procyon 1010r) hunter numbers, raccoon hunter individual efforts and harvests of high demand furbearers and certain other species. Little correlation existed following transformation of inflated values to inflation-adjusted standards. Trapper recruitment during active market periods concentrated heavily on young individuals. David W. Erickson, Frank W. Sampson
Pages 17-29 |
1978 |
Effects Of Controlled Burning On Wild Turkey Poult Food Habits Food habits of pen-raised wild turkey poults (Meleagris gallopavo silverstris), age 4-14 days, were studied for a 3-yr. period (1975-1977) in the loblolly pine-shortleaf pine (Pinus taeda, P. echinata, forest type in eastcentral Mississippi. Crop and gizzard contents of poults that fed on recently burned subplots (0.65 hal were compared to the contents of poults that fed on 3- and 4-yr.-old "roughs" or unburned subplots. Total animal food eaten (insects, spiders, snails, etc.) was significantly (P < 0.01) higher on burned subplots.
Pages 30-37 |
1978 |
Forage Yield Increased By Clearcutting And Site Preparation Total forage yield (TFY) on a pine-hardwood forest site in east Texas was sampled before and I growing season after clearcutting (1972 and 1973), also I and 3 growing seasons after planting site preparation by burning, choping, or KG blading (1974 and 1976). Total forage yield was only 359 kg/ ha in the uncut forest, but 2217 kg/ ha after clearcutting. On control plots (no site preparation), TFY peaked in the first growing season after clearcutting with 2917 kg/ ha, but by 1976 decreased to 1983 kg/ ha. John J. Stransky, Lowell K. Halls
Pages 38-41 |
1978 |
Use Of Toe And Shank Lengths As Sex Determinants In Woodcock From 1965-1970, toe and shank lengths of 509 woodcock (Philohela minor) banded in Canaan Valley, WV were measured to determine if these characteristics could be used as age and sex determinants. Test results from analysis of variance, Duncan's multiple range test and stepwise discriminant analysis determined toe and shank lengths can be indicators of sex. However, results from stepwise discriminant analysis suggest that toe and shank lengths should be used in conjunction with bill lengths. Pages 42-47 |
1978 |
Effects Of Highway Construction On Game Animals Distributions of game animals in relation to a four-lane, limited-access highway were monitored before, during, and after highway construction along Appalachian Highway 48 in northern West Virginia from 1971 to 1975. All game species monitored were affected as a result of habitat loss due to the highway itself occupying land but none exhibited a chance in distribution due to highway construction. Only the wild turkey (Meleagris gal!opavo) seemed to avoid the highway.
Pages 48-52 |
1978 |
Preliminary Studies Of Bobcat Activity Patterns Home range and activity patterns were determined for one male and one female radio-collared bobcat (Lynx rulus) in an eastern Tennessee hardwood forest. Home range of the male was calculated to be approximately 3076 ha while the female utilized 1416 ha. Both bobcats' ranges were larger than previously reported values for the southeast. Measurements of both average net distance traveled per day showed the male moved a statistically significant greater distance than the female.
Pages 53-59 |
1978 |
Production And Utilization Of Waterfowl Foods In Brackish Impoundments In South Carolina Waterfowl food production, availability, and use in brackish impoundments were studied in South Carolina. Widgeongrass (Ruppia maritima), dwarf spikerush (Eleocharis parvula), and seeds of saltmarsh bulrush (Scirpus robustus) were sampled each month. Standing crop of widgeongrass vegetation declined from 241.11 kg/ ha in August to nearly none in December, due mainly to competition from filamentous algae (Cladophora spp.) Widgeongrass seed production was estimated at 6.16 kg/ ha. Michael B. Prevost, A. Sydney Johnson, J. Larry Landers
Pages 60-70 |
1978 |
General Physical Parameters And Health Characteristics Of Translocated Raccoons Basic physical parameters and health characteristics are presented on raccoons (Procyon lotor) representative of animals offered for sale to raccoon hunting clubs in the southeastern United States. Comparisons were made with similar data on samples of wild raccoons live-trapped by noncommercial wildlife agencies. Raccoons from animal dealers had more fresh bite wounds and fracture calluses, significantly greater numbers of infected soft tissue lesions (P <.05), and generally were in poorer physical condition than animals live-trapped by game biologists. Victor F. Nettles, William Mack Martin
Pages 71-74 |
1978 |
Field Techniques For Detection And Evaluation Of Crop Gland Activity In Mourning Doves Two field techniques were developed to detect and evaluate crop gland activity in live mourning doves (Zenaida macroura). An inexpensive, commercially-produced "inspection light" was successfully used as a crop examination device (CEO). Crops of 45 adult and 40 juvenile doves of both sexes were examined by palpation and CEO. There was a significant (P <0.00 I) dependence of test score upon crop phase; a significant (P < 0.00 I) difference also occurred between test procedures used. Best results were obtained when palpation and the CEO were used together. R. E. Mirarchi, P. F. Scanlon, N. L. Schauer
Pages 75-81 |
1978 |
The Relationship Of Understory Vegetation To Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Activity. The relationship between understory vegetation and actual and potential redcockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) cavities was measured in the North Carolina Sandhills. Understory measurements were made in a 0.01 ha circular quadrat around each of 60 red-cockaded woodpecker cavity trees and 60 randomly selected potential cavity trees. The height, basal area, species, and quarter number of each understory stem were recorded. Jill B. Van Balen, Phillip D. Doerr Pages 82-92 |
1978 |
Survival And Mortality In European Wild Hogs European wild hogs (Sus scrota) were trapped, marked for identification and released. Recoveries by trapping and hunter kills provided data on survival, mortality, and longevity. Average annual survival was 49 percent and did not vary by age. Hunting mortality does vary with tagging age, season of birth and time of tagging. However, hunting mortality replaces natural mortality and does not increase total mortality. Most non-hunting mortality occurs between winter and spring. Vernon G. Henry, Richard H. Conley Pages 93-99 |
1978 |
Prey Utilization By Bobcats On Quail Plantations In Southern Alabama Prey utilization by bobcats (Lynx rufus) was studied on 2 quail (Colinus virginianus) plantations in southern Alabama from 1975 through 1977. Estimates of relative densities of principal prey species were obtained by various procedures. Analysis of 136 stomachs, 137 large intestines, and 218 scats indicated that the cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus) and the cottontail rbbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) were the 2 most important food items. The cotton rat had the highest frequency of occurrence and the cottontail rabbit was second for each month of the year. S. Douglas Miller, Dan W. Speake
Pages 100-111 |
1978 |
How To Recognize Panther Tracks Experience in investigating panther (Felis concolor coryl) reports showed that most people, including wildlife biologists, cannot readily and accurately distinguish panther tracks from those of other species, particularly from large dogs. Characteristics by which to identify panther tracks are presented.
Pages 112-115 |
1978 |
Impact Of Managed Public Hunting On Wild Turkeys In Alabama Legal harvest, illegal kill, crippling loss, and movement of wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) related to multiple species hunting were studied on 2 state wildlife management areas in Alabama using 125 radio instrumented birds. During spring 1978 hunts an estimated 35.7% of the gobblers were killed and 7% were crippled and died on I area while 20% were harvested and 20% were crippled and died on the second area. Illegal kill of instrumented birds was 7.8% over a 2-year period on I area and 9% for a 7-month period on the second area. Daniel D. Everett, Daniel W. Speake, William K. Maddox, Danny R. Hillestad, David N. Nelson
Pages 116-125 |
1978 |
Ecological Factors Affecting Wild Turkey Nest Predation On South Texas Rangelands During the summers of 1976 and 1977, predation rates were determined for 350 dummy Rio Grande turkey (Meleagris gal!opavo intermedia) nests on the Welder Wildlife Refuge in south Texas. Grazing system, pasture deferment time, plant community, and coyote ( Canis latrans) exclusion significantly affected predation rates. No differences were found for soil type, CQver type, egg type, or the effects of hair-catchers at nests.
Pages 126-136 |
1978 |
Nesting. Brood Range. And Reproductive Success Of An Insular Turkey Population A study of nesting and brood rearing in a coastal island wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) population was conducted in Georgia from 1975 through 1977. Thirty-nine hens were instrumented during the 3 years. Pre-nesting movements and nesting ranges were determined for 9 hens in 1977. Average maximum straight-line movement for the 9 was 4.60 km; movements from release sites to nests averaged 2.38 km. Twenty-seven of the hens were known to nest. Twentv-two nests were located by telemetry fixes on incubating hens and I nest was found incidentally. Tip Hon. David. P. Belchar, Bary Mullis, James Robert Monroe
Pages 137-149 |
1978 |
Increase In Beaver Impounded Water In Mississippi Over A Ten Year Period An inventory of beaver (Castor canadensis) impounded water 0.4 ha and greater in area in Mississippi was conducted using the same technique as a survey made a decade earlier. The data revealed almost a 300% increase of beaver impounded areas. The increase indicates a probable yearly increase of impoundments of 11.5% per year.
Pages 150-153 |
1978 |
The Feasibility Of A Subjective Habitat Evaluation Technique A subjective technique of evaluating habitat potential based on forage availability for white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Mississippi was critically appraised. The technique provides a useful index to forage abundance and requires about 20% of the time required by analogous vegetative sampling techniques. James F. Williamson, Jr., David C. Guynn, Jr., Carroll J. Perkins Pages 154-159 |
1978 |
Winter Mortality Of Cottontail Rabbits On Beagle Field Trial Enclosures Winter mortality of cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus jloridanus) was studied within 2 beagle field trial enclosures. Population estimates based on live-trapping indicated a September to February mortality of 45 and 75% on the 2 areas. Predation by hawks and owls was the most important identifiable mortality factor on both enclosures. Flush censuses indicated that imported rabbits suffered a higher rate of mortality than native rabbits. Recommendations for the management of field trial grounds are given. James R. Brady, Michael R. Pelton Pages 160-166 |
1978 |
Incidental Capture Of Sea Turtles By Shrimp Trawlermen In Georgia In 1976, a survey was conducted to ascertain the incidental capture of sea turtles by shrimp trawlers in Georgia waters. Interviewed were captains and strikers representing 101 commercial trawlers (average length 17.4 m) which principally offload their catch at commercial docks on the Georgia coast. During that period, 1,388 vessels were registered to shrimp in Georgia, including a 321 vessel commercial fleet with Georgia registration and vessel length greater than 9.14 m. Hilburn O. Hillestad, James I. Richardson, Gerald K. Williamson
Pages 167-178 |
1978 |
The Cloaca Sexing Method For Immature Alligators The cloacal method of sexing imature alligators (Alligator mississipiensis) was tested on 72 individuals; 24 in the 6 month, 28 in the 18 month and 20 in the 30 month old class. This method ofsex determination was not feasible for the 6-12 month class, whereas the 18 month and over age groups could be sexed reliably. Pages 179-181 |
1978 |
Distribution And Relative Abundance Of The Alligator In Louisiana Coastal Marshes Annual alligator (Alligator mississipiensis) nest counts were conducted in Louisiana coastal marshlands, 1970-1977. Alligator populations were projected from nest count transect data. Total estimated population ranged from a low of 135,000 to a high of 280,000. Highest population densities were located in the Chenier Plain Marsh Zone of southwest Louisiana. Alligator population density (1 alligaotr: 3.2 ha) was highest in the intermediate marsh type. The brackfish and fresh types were about equal with I alligator: 5.7 ha.
Pages 182-186 |
1978 |
Predlcabillty Of Deer Forages Using Overstory Measurements Seasonal prediction models for understory production from simple overstory measurements were developed using regression analysis. During the summer of 1976 and winter of 1976-1977, production of understory vegetation was recorded by species or species groups in timber stands on the Savannah River Plant using a 100% clip method. Overstory density and basal area were also recorded. Sampled timber stands ranged from pine regeneration sites with measurable overstory (stems > 3 cm dbh) to immature sawtimber of pine and upland hardwoods. Ernie P. Wiggers, D. Lamar Robinette, John R. Sweeney, Richard F. Harlow, Hoke S. Hill, Jr.
Pages 187-194 |
1978 |
The Effects Of Dog Harassment On Relocated White·tailed Deer A telemetric study on the effects of dog harassment on released white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) was conducted at the Buffalo Springs Research Center in eastern Tennessee from May 1973 to July 1977. Thirteen female deer, 2 fawns and II adults, were released. Five deer died either directly or indirectly because of dog harassment. Three experimentally controlled dog chases involving a single chase dog averaged 2.5 km in 21 minutes. Two chases, involving both "control" and free-running dogs, averaged 5.6 km in 42 minutes. Robert G. Nichols, Clifton J. Whitehead Pages 195-201 |
1978 |
Evaluation Of A Bear Hunters Survey And Its Implications On Black Bear Management In Virginia A questionnaire was developed to characterize Virginia bear hunters, their hunting methods, and attitudes concerning Virginia bear hunting, Game Commission policy, and potential management alternatives. Ofthe respondents 61%were dog hunters and 39% incidental hunters. These 2 classes differ in hunting methods as well as attitudes concerning hunting and proper management strategies. Although these differences complicate decisions, they must be considered in planning bear management policy and education efforts. Calvin W. DuBrock, Alan R. Tipton, James B. Whelan
Pages 202-207 |
1978 |
Effectiveness Of Live-Traps For Capturing Furbearers In Alouisiana Coastal Marsh The present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the Number 206 Tomahawk Live Trap for capturing coastal marsh furbearers in a simulated commercial trapping operation. Live trapping of marsh furbearers was conducted from 17 January 1976 to 16 December 1976. A total of 35,078 trap days produced 1,983 captures of which 89.9% were furbearing animals. Nutria (Myocastor coypus), muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus) and raccoons (Procyon lotor) comprised 91.5% of the catch of furbearing animals. Brad Robicheaux, Greg Linscombe
Pages 208-212 |
1978 |
Biotic And Abiotic Factors Affecting Nest Mortality In The Atlantic Loggerhead Turtle Fates were determined for 458 nests of the Atlantic loggerhead ( Caretta caretta caretta) on 4 South Carolina barrier islands. Raccoons (Procyon lotor) destroyed 56.1% of the nests overall and from 16.4 to 86.3% on individual islands. Poachers took 47.5% from I island and abiotic factors accounted for 14.2%. Ghost crabs (Ocypode quadrata) were not important predators, destroying only 2.4%. The overall hatch was 6.1 %. S. R. Hopkins, T. M. Murphy, Jr., K. B. Stansell, P. M . Wilkinson
Pages 213-223 |
1978 |
Errors From Determining Sex Of Mourning Doves By Plumage Characteristics Errors generated when determining the sex of mourning doves (Zenaida macroura) from plumage characteristics and their effect on sex ratio projections from banded and shot samples were evaluated in a 2-year study in Louisiana. Error rates (percentage misclassified) of 3.8% and 5.0% were obtained from a sample of 236 banded and 1,820 hunter-killed doves, respectively. Converting data to sex ratios produced actual error rates of 13. I% for the banded sample and 1.1% for doves killed by hunters. Keith A. Menasco, H. Randolph Perry, Jr.
Pages 224-227 |
1978 |
Bird And" Mammal Damage To Mature Corn In Kentucky And Tennessee In a survey to determine the extent of blackbird and mammal damage to ripening field corn in Kentucky and Tennessee, 268 0.5 ha plots in 23 Kentucky counties and 170 plots in 13 Tennessee counties were examined in the fall of 1977. Plots were randomly chosen so that counties with more corn had a greater chance of being surveyed. In Kentucky, blackbird damage to ripening corn averaged 0.48%, or approximately 609,000 bushels valued at $1,218,000 out of a total crop valued at $253,800,000. Allen R. Stickley, Jr., David L. Otis, Olin E. Bray, Jon F. Heisterberg, Timothy F. Grandpre
Pages 228-233 |
1978 |
The Influence Of Environmental Parameters On Nesting Success Of Upland Game Birds Between January 1976 and June 1978, environmental factors were analyzed to evaluate the fate of 480 dummy nests and 38 Attwater's prairie chicken (Tympanuchus cupido allwaten) nests. Fifty-eight percent of both dummy nests and Attwater's prairie chicken nests were destroyed by predators. Analysis of these data indicated that nest success was affected by density of nests, proximity of artificial environmental factors to nesting areas, and time of year. Vegetation type appeared to have no influence on predation rates. John D. Horkel, R. Scott Lutz, Nova J. Silvy Pages 234-241 |
1978 |
Establishment Of Japanese Honeysuckle In The Ozark Mountains Four cultural treatments were tested at 2 spacings (3.0 x 3.0 m and 3.0 x 1.5 m) for effects on growth and survival of planted honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) and invasion by native vegetation. Treatments were: mowing, and overseedings ofvelvetgrass (Holcus lanatus), Korean lespedeza (Lespedeza stipulacea), or a combination of fescue (Festuca arundinacea) and ladino clover (Trifolium repens). Nurse crops and mowing reduced invasion by native vegetation but also reduced honeysuckle production. James G. Dickson, Charles A. Segelquist, Mitchell J. Rogers
Pages 242-245 |
1978 |
Behavior Of Whitetail Does And Fawns During The Parturition Period Fourteen adult whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) does were captured (10 in 1976 and 4 in 1977) and fitted with radio transmitters. Eight of the 14 survived through at least I parturition period with properly functioning collars. Eleven fawns of the radiocollared does and 37 other fawns were captured soon after birth, radio-collared, released and monitored regularly. Four other does marked with ear streamers supplemented data from radio-collared deer. William S. Bartush, James C. Lewis
Pages 246-255 |
1978 |