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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Channel Catfish Movements in Relation to River Channel-Floodplain Connections We conducted a study of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) movements in the Yockanookany River, Mississippi, a river subjected to a long-reach decoupling of the river channel from its respective floodplain. We collected 40 channel catfish and surgically implanted radio-transmitters. Fish were tracked during 2 periods—March-June 1994 and November 1994-June 1995. Most fish moved ≤5 km. During elevated flows, radio-tagged fish in the river moved to or remained in the river section coupled with the floodplain. Joseph E. Flotemersch, Donald C. Jackson, John R. Jackson
Pages 106-112 |
1997 |
Characteristics and Attitudes of Wild Turkey Hunters in Mississippi Wildlife management is the interaction of wildlife populations, habitats, and people. The eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) is an important wildlife resource. However, quantitative data on the human dimensions of wild turkey management are scarce. Therefore, we surveyed 2,143 Mississippi turkey hunters by mail to determine characteristics of this group, examine attitudes towards regulations and management issues, and determine how hunter characteristics influenced attitudes. We received responses from 1,524 participants (71.1%). K. David Godwin, Ron S. Seiss, Catherine C. Shropshire, Darren A. Miller, George A. Hurst, Bruce D. Leopold
Pages 426-437 |
1997 |
Communicating a Pro-hunting Message: Pitfalls to Avoid The key to communicating a pro-hunting message is knowing what not to say and what not to do. This paper outlines 12 of the most common mistakes made when trying to communicate a pro-hunting message in a debate with someone staunchly opposed to hunting or in an interview with a reporter. With practice, each pitfall is easily avoidable. The necessary first step to avoiding them, however, is to be aware of them.
Pages 522-525 |
1997 |
Comparability of Channel Catfish Stock Descriptors Obtained from Different Hoop Net Configurations Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) stock characteristics of a small floodplain river were compared from samples collected in 1994-1996 from 3 different hoop configurations (large hoop net (LH): 4.3 long with 7 1.07-m diameter hoops and 3.81-cm bar mesh netting; small hoop net (SH): 1.3 m long with 4 0.51-m diameter hoops and 3.81-cm bar mesh netting; and small hoop net (SM): 1.3 m long with 4 .0.51-m diameter hoops and 2.54-cm bar mesh netting). Channel catfish were fully-recruited at 35cm total length (TL) in LH and SH configurations and 30 cm TL in the SM configuration. John R. Jackson, Donald C. Jackson
Pages 79-87 |
1997 |
Comparison of Electrofishing and Hoop Nets for Collecting Blue Catfish in 2 South Texas Rivers Baited hoop nets and low-frequency DC electrofishing were compared to determine which method would provide numbers of blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) to sufficiently describe population characteristics using the least effort in 2 South Texas rivers. Catfish were collected with both gear types, July-August, 1995-1996. Electrofishing resulted in 11.4 fish/man-hour of effort, while hoop netting resulted in 0.1 fish/man-hour. Size of fish collected ranged from 42 to 865 mm with electrofishing and from 320 to 398 mm with hoop netting.
Pages 72-78 |
1997 |
Comparison of Florida, Northern, and Intergrade Juvenile Largemouth Bass in a Virginia Reservoir Briery Creek Lake was stocked with both the Florida and northern subspecies of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides floridanus and M. s. salmoides, respectively) at a ratio of 3 Florida to 1 northern bass following impoundment in 1986. Progeny of these stockings in the 1989 and 1990 year classes were sampled in October as age-0 and again the following May and electrophoretically assayed to assign phenotypes for comparison of overwinter survival, first-year growth, and relative weight. Subspecies as well as intergrade (F1 and Fx) phenotypes were present in both year classes. Randall S. Hoover, John J. Ney, Eric M. Hallerman, William B. Kittrell, Jr.
Pages 192-198 |
1997 |
We used infrared-triggered cameras to estimate white-tailed deer population size. The camera estimate simplifies analysis of photographs obtained from these cameras and provides an estimate similar to that generated using the models with program CAPTURE. Four surveys of an enclosed property in northeastern Mississippi generated counts of 16, 31, 40, and 14 antlered white-tailed deer using the camera estimate at different camera densities and at different time periods. Scott C. Walock, Harry A. Jacobson, Jacob L. Bowman, Daniel S. Coggin
Pages 217-224 |
1997 |
Diets, Nutrition, and Reproduction of Feral Hogs on Cumberland Island, Georgia Detailed knowledge of a species' biology and ecology is required before sitespecific management programs can be implemented. Therefore, we examined seasonal changes in food habits, nutritional status, and reproduction in a sample of 54 feral hogs (Sits scrofa) collected over a 2-year period from Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia. Seasonal variations in food habits probably were related to changes in food availability. Differences in seasonal rainfall patterns between years appeared to be related to dietary changes. Robert J. Warren, Charles R. Ford
Pages 285-296 |
1997 |
Eastern Wild Turkey Gobbler Harvest and Physical Characteristics in Southeastern Louisiana To gain a better understanding of the roles of public and private hunting areas in the harvest dynamics of an eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopava var. sylvestris) population, we conducted a banding study in southeastern Louisiana from 1989-1997. Physical measurements were collected on birds at capture and harvest. During spring gobbler seasons, 137 of 199 banded gobblers were recovered through hunting. Norman J. Stafford, III, Richard M. Pace, III, Michael W. Olinde
Pages 381-388 |
1997 |
Economic Impact and Associated Values of the Wild Turkey in Mississippi The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) has ecological, aesthetic, recreational, and economic values. Gross expenditures of hunters have been used to estimate economic value of game species. We examined the economic impact and associated values of the wild turkey in Mississippi. Expenditures of wild turkey hunters were obtained from a mail survey (N = 2,143, 69.6% response to economic section) and were used in an input-output model to determine economic impacts for the state. There were 39,775 hunters engaged in 334,856 activity-days in 1993. Stephen C. Grado, George A. Hurst, K. David Godwin
Pages 438-448 |
1997 |
Enforcement of Alcohol and Drug Laws on Natural Resource Users in Georgia Conservation rangers are increasingly coming into contact with violations involving alcohol and drugs. Arrests for hunting or operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs have become priorities for enforcement efforts. Arrests are also being made for other alcohol and drug violations on Department-controlled properties such as parks, public fishing areas and wildlife management areas as well as other properties. Increased training to detect these activities has produced very good results.
Pages 544-549 |
1997 |
Evaluation and Use of Precast Wildlife Crossings by Florida Wildlife We studied use of a new, less expensive design of wildlife crossing to determine the acceptance of the structure by wildlife. We documented wildlife use of 2 precast concrete wildlife crossings from 27 March 1995 to 30 June 1996 on State Road (SR) 29 in southwest Florida. Two additional crossings of a different design were monitored on Interstate (I)-75 for comparison. Over 1,000 photographs were taken of >20 species of wildlife, domestic animals, and humans using those 4 wildlife crossings. Mark A. Lotz, E. Darrell Land, Kenneth G. Johnson
Pages 311-318 |
1997 |
Evaluation of a Mallard HSI Model for the Lower Mississippi Valley We evaluated a habitat suitability (HSI) model developed for mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) wintering in the Lower Mississippi Valley by comparing mallard densities obtained from aerial surveys with habitat suitability indices derived from satellite imagery for 25, 256-km2 sampling units. Regression models that related mallard densities to habitat suitability indices accounted for only 29% of the variability in the data and the 95% confidence interval of predicted mallard densities included zero for most habitat suitability indices evaluated. Daniel J.Twedt, Michael W. Brown, James R. Nassar
Pages 319-328 |
1997 |
Examination of Daily Angler Log Data from a Reservoir where a No-harvest Regulation Was in Effect Daily angler logs were used to obtain lengths of 696 angler-caught largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) during January-May 1993 from Farm 13 Reservoir, Florida (2,600 ha), where a no-harvest rule was in effect. Sixty-three percent of these fish were caught by 2 fishing guides (and their clients) and 37% were caught by 19 other parties of anglers that fished without a guide. Angler-caught largemouth bass ranged from 254 to 648 mm total length (TL) with modal peaks at 381- and 457-mm length groups. Wesley F. Porak, Steve Crawford, Dennis J. Renfro, Robert L. Eisenhauer
Pages 166-174 |
1997 |
Factors Affecting Gobbling Activity of Wild Turkeys in Central Mississippi Call counts for a number of gamebirds (e.g., northern bobwhite [Colinus virginianus] and wild turkey [Meleagris gallopavo]) have been used to index population levels and trends and to document species presence or absence. Call counts for wild turkeys have been used for these purposes, but gobbling activity has not been related quantitatively to population size, reproduction, weather, male age structure, or hunting variables. Darren A. Miller, George A. Hurst, Bruce D. Leopold
Pages 352-361 |
1997 |
Fish Sampling Bias Associated with Stream Access We investigated the effect of sampling site access on estimates of fish abundance in 2 eastern Oklahoma streams. Centrarchid species were sampled by electrofishing at public and remote access sites on Baron Fork Creek in northeastern Oklahoma and Glover River in southeastern Oklahoma. We verified differences in recreational use and habitat between access types in both streams. Recreational use was generally higher at public than remote access areas in each stream. Public areas in Glover River had higher fish densities, were deeper, and had more instream cover than remote areas. Paul E. Balkenbush, William L. Fisher
Pages 95-105 |
1997 |
Fishing—An American Tradition at a Decisive Point: An Introduction Traditionally family and/or friends spent time together in the outdoors fishing. It was healthy, provided fine table fare, and provided a catalyst for communication. Good conservationists emerged from their understanding of the natural world, and anglers have been leaders. Anglers paid, and continued to pay, for conservation through license fees and excise taxes. The natural affinity between fishing and the traditional family experience provided a steady pool of new angling recruits. No marketing was required. Today the trend is quite different from that traditional experience.
Pages 18-19 |
1997 |
Food Habits of Coyotes in Northwestern Florida Recent declines in deer densities in some areas of Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, have prompted concerns regarding the impact of coyote (Canis latrans) predation. We determined the food habits of coyotes from analysis of 166 scats collected on Eglin AFB from November 1994 to October 1996. We compared the frequency of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) remains found in scats collected in high- and low-deer density areas during the deer fawning season to evaluate impacts of coyotes on white-tailed deer. Marty R. Stratman, Michael R. Pelton
Pages 269-275 |
1997 |
Growing the Sport of Fishing: Time for a National Strategic Outreach Plan Everybody has an opinion why fishing license sales have declined from 1990-1995 and most are quick to identify the cause and offer recommendations on how to stimulate interest in sportfishing. Unfortunately, most of these views are based on limited local experience and narrow perspectives. The sportfishing community needs a national strategic outreach plan prepared by a cross-section of stakeholders. The plan should examine the trend of fishing license sales, reasons for angler desertion, projections, and opportunities for angler recruitment.
Pages 57-59 |
1997 |
Habitat Use by Eastern Wild Turkey Broods in Tennessee Habitat use of eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) broods (1993: N= 7; 1994: N = 9) in western Tennessee were monitored for up to 2 months following hatching to determine preferred habitats during this critical period. Based on availability within their home ranges, hens and their broods selected bottomland hardwoods over other habitat types during weeks 1-4 (P < 0.001). Older broods (4-6 weeks) selected upland hardwood, upland pine, bottomland hardwood, and open habitats in that order over other habitat types (P < 0.001). Michael W. Williams, Daniel B. Gibbs, Thomas H. Roberts, Daniel L. Combs
Pages 457-466 |
1997 |
Herbivore Response to Alternative Forest Management Practices We evaluated wildlife responses on a small-scale study to determine possible forest management alternatives for large-scale application on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Pellet-group counts of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), elk (Cervus elaphus), and eastern cottontails (Sylvilaqus floridanus), and cervid frequency of browse use were used to determine use of oak-pine sites subjected to an array of management prescriptions including timber harvest, prescribed fire, and traditional food plots. Ronald E. Masters, William D. Warde, Robert L. Lochmiller
Pages 225-237 |
1997 |
Hunters' Perspectives about Conservation Leadership In this paper, I address 2 main questions. First, what do hunters expect in terms of conservation leadership? Second, to whom do hunters look for conservation leadership? Various hunters think about leadership in different ways. All hunters think of conservation leadership in terms of making sure they can continue to do whatever it is that they absolutely need to do to think of themselves as hunters—not to go hunting, but to be hunters.
Pages 532-536 |
1997 |
Illegal Turkey Hunting in Mississippi Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) hunting has gained popularity as turkey populations have risen. Consequently, there is a greater chance that illegal turkey hunting will impact turkey populations. Our objectives were to determine the extent of illegal turkey hunting in Mississippi and identify potential violators. We conducted a mail survey of turkey hunters (N = 4,026) who hunted in Mississippi during the 1994 spring gobbler-only season. A response rate of 55% was obtained. Logistic regression analysis was used to predict the probability of a hunter violating a regulation. John T. Forbes, R. Gregory Dunaway, George A. Hurst, Bruce D. Leopold
Pages 553-559 |
1997 |
Three hoop net configurations were fished simultaneously to compare catch efficacy for bigmouth buffalo (Ictiobus cyprinellus) and smallmouth buffalo (/. bubalus) in 3 tributaries of the Yazoo River, Mississippi. Nets were small standard (4.3 m long with 1.1-m diameter hoops and 3.8-cm bar mesh), small commercial (4.3 m long with 1.1-m diameter hoops and 7.6-cm bar mesh), and large commercial (5.0 m long with 1.5-m diameter hoops and 7.6-cm bar mesh) hoop nets. Large commercial nets are the principal gear of commercial, artisanal, and subsistence fishers exploiting the resource. Mark E. Stopha, Donald C. Jackson
Pages 88-94 |
1997 |
Invalidation of Otolith Ageing Techniques for Tropical Largemouth Bass The validity of otolith ageing in Puerto Rico was examined using known-age largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) in Lucchetti Reservoir. Age-0 largemouth bass were tagged with binary-coded wire microtags and stocked into the reservoir on 6 separate events between April 1992 and May 1996. Fish were collected throughout the study at ages 1-3 and otoliths and microtags were removed from tagged bass. Of 36 age-1 and older tagged bass recovered, 50% had no discernible otolith rings (read as age 0). J. Wesley Neal, Richard L. Noble, Alexis R. Alicea, Timothy N. Churchill
Pages 159-165 |
1997 |
Making Tracks—A Partnership Program That Works The "Making Tracks" partnership program was initiated in 1986 with the joint signing of a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). In 1997 alone, through the challenge cost share program, 89 projects were funded for $746,000 in 26 states. The amount of NWTF money available for partnership projects is growing at 20% per year.
Pages 511-514 |
1997 |
Marketing 101—Selling the Splash, Not the Fish Marketing yesterday involved delivering products to customers. Today the world is changing rapidly and the way we market to consumers has changed dramatically as well. Now, we sell fun. Zebco and Quantum have begun marketing fishing as fun in order to compete with the many choices available for spending leisure time and money. Market survey information suggest the Baby Boomers are prime candidates for marketing fishing. We can be successful, not in selling the fish, but in selling the splash—fun of fishing.
Pages 32-35 |
1997 |
Marketing and Recreational Fishing Promotion This paper has 3 major sections. The first is an overview of marketing. The second section focuses on some key finding on fishing participation and anglers' attitudes toward fishing, while the third section presents the implications of this research to marketing and promoting fishing. Marketing is a deliberate and orderly step-by-step process that begins with people (markets) and ends with products, services, programs, and strategies.
Pages 20-31 |
1997 |
Marketing Strategies for the Fish and Wildlife Professional Biologists and administrators have been marketing hunting and fishing opportunities ever since the first person asked “How is the fishing?” or “Where can I hunt?” In today's technological world we tend to lose sight of the fact that anglers and hunters are our critical customers and they depend upon us to manage and market these opportunities. During recent discussions about Federal Aid to Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration outreach, the concept of marketing recreational hunting and fishing has been raised to a new level.
Pages 53-56 |
1997 |
Marketing as a Management Tool at the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Faced with declines in participation and license revenue, combined with increasing difficulty in securing general revenue funds, the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission leadership concluded that changes in the way the entire agency conducted itself appeared to be the only long term solution to the problem. Marketing principles were instituted agency-wide as a primary management tool. Marketing at the Commission would be a function everyone participated in, not just a promotional department.
Pages 48-52 |
1997 |
Wildlife Agencies Perspectives of Conservation Leadership The development of the conservation movement in the United States and particularly the role of the state fish and wildlife agencies is one of the greatest conservation statements in world history. During the 20th century, our leaders have shown great foresight and vision in stewarding our country's fish and wildlife resources. It would be easy to say we are solid, we have the track record to prove our mettle—to accept the "do nothing alternative"—the business-as-usual approach. It is, ironically, our stellar record that today may be our biggest liability.
Pages 528-531 |
1997 |
Pages 8-10 |
1997 |
What Will We Do?—Inside the Mind of Unfished Harry and Mary Although fishing has been around for thousands of years, many people in today's civilized world have little concept of how or why to fish. For those of us in the industry, finding ways to answer the most basic questions about fishing and reduce or remove barriers to fishing has long since eluded us. Why go fishing? What makes fishing fun? Is fishing safe? How do I fish? Where do I fish? How much does it cost? What do I do with the fish when I catch it?
Pages 36-40 |
1997 |
What Have We Done for Each Other Lately—A Frank Assessment of the Industry Conservation Partnership
Pages 11-14 |
1997 |
We describe a new, non-destructive procedure for visually estimating forage biomass based on volumetric cover. The accuracy of this procedure was tested against actual dry biomass by clipping and weighing 41 plots of wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera). Visual estimates of forage biomass were significantly related (P ≤ 0.001) to actual biomass determine by clipping (r2 = 0.925; y = 16.36 + 2.52 X, where y = dry biomass and X = volumetric cover). We developed this procedure to apply 3 white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) habitat suitability index (HSI) models to a suburban development. Joe N. Caudell, Robert J. Warren
Pages 259-268 |
1997 |
Validation of the Great Blue Heron HSI Model Reproductive Index for the Southcentral Great Plains We field-tested the Reproductive Index (RI) of the great blue heron (Ardea herodias) Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) model in the southcentral Great Plains with the aid of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. From January 1993 through May 1994, populations of great blue herons in 18 rookeries located throughout Oklahoma were monitored, and GIS was used to evaluate data on rookery habitat structure and surrounding landscape features. Eighteen rookeries were classified as potential nest sites and RI ratings were determined for each rookery according to model criteria. Bruce A. Corley, William L. Fisher, David ML Leslie, Jr
Pages 476-488 |
1997 |
Utility of National Wetlands Inventory Data for Black Bear Habitat Assessment in Coastal Louisiana Existing landcover maps offer an inexpensive opportunity to conduct largescale habitat assessments for black bears (Ursus americanus), but because cover classes used in these maps may have been developed without consideration for bears, inferring bear food and cover distribution from these maps may be difficult. We evaluated the information content of a habitat map that we constructed using National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) data for a composite home range of 21 radio-tagged adult black bears in coastal Louisiana. Philip D. Nyland, Richard M. Pace, III
Pages 297-310 |
1997 |
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Pages 15-17 |
1997 |
Trophic Dynamics of Juvenile Largemouth Bass in Lucchetti Reservoir, Puerto Rico The feeding dynamics of juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) were studied from March 1992 to December 1994 in Lucchetti Reservoir, Puerto Rico. Early piscivory by juvenile bass was aided by constant, but qualitatively variable, availability of fish prey items including threadfin shad (Dorosoma petenense), mozambique tilapia (Tilapia mossambica), redbreast tilapia (T. rendalli), and bluegills (Lepomis macrochirus). Threadfin shad was the primary food item for juvenile bass, supplemented by bluegills and tilapias when abundant. Alexis R. Alicea, Richard L. Noble, Timothy N. Churchill
Pages 149-158 |
1997 |
The Role of the Media in Promoting the Angling Experience Angling media outlets join fishery management agencies, tourism promoters, and the fishing tackle industry in having a vested interest in maintaining or increasing angling participation. Media outlets, including print, television, videotape, radio, and the Internet, need an audience to buy their services, and the market is increasingly competitive.
Pages 41-47 |
1997 |
The Effect of Habitat Patch Size on Small Mammal Populations Habitat fragmentation is one of the greatest threats to the conservation of biodiversity and has 3 components: habitat loss, patch isolation, and patch size. We tested the effects of forest-clearing size on small mammal populations in the Upper Coastal Plain of South Carolina. These clearings act as islands for many species of small mammals, particularly old-field mice (Peromyscus polionotus) and cotton rats (Sigmodon hispidus). Mark D.Yates, Susan C. Loeb, David C. Guynn, Jr.
Pages 501-510 |
1997 |
Clearly there is a recognized need for leadership in conservation. One of the great challenges facing our professional agencies and conservation groups is to decide who comprises the constituency we seek to lead. In short, what is our constituency? In many jurisdictions only a fraction of the public is even aware that a specific state agency for wildlife conservation exists. Even a large majority of hunters, long recognized as perhaps the constituency, do not look to professional agencies for leadership . . . at least not with respect to issues dealing specifically with hunting.
Pages 541-543 |
1997 |
Shooting Sports Events: Introducing Youth to Recreational Shooting Participants of youth shooting sports events held at the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area in southern Texas reflected the racial makeup of the region including a high percentage of Hispanics in attendance. Thirteen percent of participants indicated that they had never fired a gun prior to attendance of these events. Of those who had shot in the past, 61% did not currently participate in shooting activities other than hunting while 70% indicated that they hunt. Donald C. Ruthven III, David R. Synatzske, William G. Sheguit, James R Gallagher
Pages 515-521 |
1997 |
Sedimentation Impacts on Resident Rainbow Trout in a High-gradient Southern Appalachian Stream Changes in substrate and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) catch rates in Howard Creek, a southern Blue Ridge escarpment stream were evaluated before and during sedimentation resulting from construction of a pumped-storage hydroelectric project. As substrate quality declined from road and dam construction, both y-o-y and adult rainbow trout catch rates declined. The decline in y-o-y catch rates preceded the decline of adult catch rates. The substrate component best correlated (r= —0.96 and —0.88) with declining y-o-y and adult rainbow trout catch rates was the very fine sand fraction. S. D. Miller, D. H.Van Lear, A. R. Abernathy, D. H. Barwick, B. C. Dysart III, T. H.Wood
Pages 199-208 |
1997 |
Seasonal Home Ranges of Wild Turkeys in Central Mississippi Home range size is an important component of wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) ecology. We estimated 95% convex polygon home ranges for gobblers and hens within biological seasons in central Mississippi. Mean home range size of gobblers (N = 97) varied from 607.1 ha (subadults during spring) to 809.9 ha (subadults during fall/winter). Mean home range size of hens (N = 127) varied from 97.2 ha (early brood) to 541.9 ha (fall/winter). Male home range size did not differ among seasons (P >0.05). Darren A. Miller, Bruce D. Leopold, George A. Hurst
Pages 414-425 |
1997 |
Scuba Diving as an Enforcement Tool The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is the state agency in Tennessee charged with the enforcement of all wildlife, fishing, and boating laws of the state. These duties include, but are not limited to, the protection of all fish and wildlife (including mussels), and the investigation of boating accidents.
Pages 550-552 |
1997 |
Patrol Rifle Application and Training for Wildlife Enforcement Officers Wildlife enforcement trainers must be constantly on the lookout for better equipment for enforcement personnel and more effective methods of training individuals in the use of that equipment. For the past 15 years, the Law Enforcement Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has issued to its officers the patrol rifle, a piece of equipment which has only recently received serious national consideration as a viable alternative to more traditional weapons in the law enforcement defense arsenal.
Pages 560-566 |
1997 |
Over-winter Movements of Adult Largemouth Bass in a North Carolina Reservoir Radio-telemetry was used to evaluate the movements of 11 adult largemouth bass {Micropterus salmoides) from November 1995 through May 1996. A significant offshore migration occurred during the day throughout much of the winter. Seasonally, fish shifted offshore during cold water temperatures; a significant inverse correlation existed between distance offshore and water temperature. During high water levels some fish moved inshore to use inundated terrestrial habitat, even at water temperatures as low as 6 C. Karle O. Woodward, Richard L. Noble
Pages 113-122 |
1997 |
Partnerships, Principles, and Purposes—Reaffirming Conservation Through Wise Use
Pages 4-7 |
1997 |
Optimizing Saugeye Sampling Protocol Monthly electrofishing samples for saugeye (walleye x sauger hybrids; Stizostedion vitreum x S. canadense) were collected on 3 reservoirs during spring and fall, 1996. Sampling was stratified by day type (day and night) and habitat type (bass-cove and saugeye-main-lake shoreline and points). CPUE (N fish/hour) was calculated for 4 size classes and compared for each sampling stratum. Precision of the estimates was calculated and sampling recommendations made. Differences in seasonal catch rates were inconsistent among reservoirs and size classes.
Pages 60-71 |
1997 |