Proceedings of Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Conference
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Fall Foods of Adult Alligators from Cypress Lake Habitat, Lousiana Stomachs from 111 adult-size (~1.83 m) alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) were collected during September 1981 and 1982. Alligators were harvested from cypress (Taxodium distichum) lake habitat. Reptiles and amphibians ranked highest in frequency of occurrence, but mammals were the most important food items in percent weight and percent volume. Reptiles and amphibians, primarily turtles, were second in importance, followed closely by fish, primarily non-game species. Non-food items comprised almost 25% of stomach contents by weight and volume.
Pages 338-341 |
1986 |
Capabilities of Hunters to Shoot and Retrieve Free-swimming Alligators Wildlife agency personnel monitored 70 hunters using centerfire weapons and shotguns to take free-swimming American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) at a managed freshwater marsh in southeast Texas. One or more shots were fired by 64 hunters at 117 alligators of which 43 alligators were killed and retrieved; a minimum of 17 were visibly hit but not retrieved. There was no association between the outcome of a specific shooting event and the method of hunting, size of the alligator, or distance at which shots were initiated. Bruce C. Thompson, L. A. Johnson, D. S. Lobpries, K. L. Brown
Pages 342-348 |
1986 |
Selected Public's Reaction Following Harvest of American Alligators People (N = 1,2(0) with first hand knowledge of American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) were interviewed in October 1982 by questionnaire to determine observability and reaction following harvest on Newnanas Lake, Alachua County, Florida. Of 353 respondents, 60% enjoyed seeing alligators, and 52% attributed a decline in abundance to harvest. Most (76%) approved of harvest, but 20% believed it was part of the nuisance alligator program. No differences (P > 0.05) were detected concerning harvest approval when compared by age, sex, and user group. Michael F. Delany, T. C. Hines, C. L. Abercrombie
Pages 349-352 |
1986 |
Can Sun and Moon Charts Predict Wildlife Activity? Systems claiming to predict fish and wildlife activity based on solar and lunar gravitational forces are popular among sportsmen. If valid, these could have implications for wildlife management. Two such systems, the Solunar Tables® and Fish and Game Forecastet, were evaluated using data from free-ranging and captive birds and mammals. Neither system accurately or consistently predicted activity, although some data sets revealed suggestive relationships.
Pages 353-363 |
1986 |
Food Habits of the Coyote in Tennessee During 1981-1984, digestive tracts of 262 coyotes (Canis latrans) from Tennessee were examined for food items, and data were assessed in relation to sex, age, seasonal, annual, and spatial variation. Foods with highest percent occurrence were rodent, persimmon (Diospyros virginia), rabbit (Sylvilagus spp), and whitetailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). There were no differences between sexes and for foods eaten, and only persimmon varied significantly among age classes. Seasonal variation was found for rodent, insect, reptile and amphibian, opossum (Didelphis virginiana), and persimmon. Robert M. Lee, III, M. L. Kennedy
Pages 364-372 |
1986 |
Experimental Relocation of Ruffed Grouse to the Georgia Piedmont Forty-five ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) were relocated in late summer 1984 from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Piedmont of Georgia to assess the feasibility of establishing huntable populations. Nineteen radio-equipped birds survived 2 to 183 days (x = 82 days). Radio-monitored grouse preferred hardwood scrub habitats, sparse hardwood sawtimber, and bottomland hardwoods-all of which had high understory stem densities. Unradioed grouse were observed periodically from release until spring of 1985, but there was no evidence of reproduction. Emily Jo Wentworth, P. E. Hale, A. S. Johnson
Pages 373-381 |
1986 |
Harvest Analysis of a Maryland Gray Squirrel Population Gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) harvest was investigated on a 2,320-ha Maryland study area from 1976 through 1981 using harvest/recovery estimates (Brownie et al. 1978) of marked squirrels. The minimum percentage removed by hunters was estimated to be 7% of adults and 9% of young and subadults. Hunting pressure, expressed as the number of trips, averaged 1,641 annually over a 17-week season with the majority (95%) occurring in the first 6 weeks. Average annual survival rate estimates were 0.52 for adults and 0.46 for subadults and young. However, survival esimates were variable.
Pages 382-388 |
1986 |
Improved Efficiency in Aerial Surveys of Waterfowl using Catfish Ponds Data from 2 aerial surveys of waterfowl using catfish ponds were used to compare sampling efficiences between 2 stratified sampling designs and 2 completely random designs. Completely random designs produced slightly lower coefficients of variation (CV) than post-stratified sampling designs. The unbiased estimator was simplest to compute. Based on a curve established from proportions of catfish ponds sampled and CV's, sampling intensity may be reduced if lower levels of precision were acceptable. Mark W. Christopher, D. S. Steffen, E. P. Hill
Pages 389-396 |
1986 |
Brood Habitat Use and Preference by Wild Turkeys in Central Mississippi Brood habitat use and preference by eastern wild turkey hens (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) were studied by radio telemetry in central Mississippi in 1984 and 1985. Habitat use and preference were determined for 11 broods in the 1-14 days age group and 8 broods in the 1-84 days age group. Mature bottomland hardwood forests with a continuous canopy, sparse shrub and understory, and moderate herbaceous (grasses, forbs, vines, sedges) ground cover were highly perferred (P ≤ 0.05) brood habitat for both age periods. Paul S. Phalenk, G. A. Hurst, W. J. Hamrick
Pages 397-404 |
1986 |
Habitat Use by Eastern Wild Turkey Hens in Southeastern Louisiana Seventeen female eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) were fitted with transmitters and monitored continuously during March 1984-May 1985. Mean home range for 4 hens that survived the 15-month study period was 677 ha. Adult (i = 66 ha) and subadult (i = 149 ha) home ranges differed (P < 0.05) during spring and may be related to nesting activities. Mean home ranges during summer, fall, and winter were 124,402, and 254 ha, respectively. Average distance traveled in 24 hours did not differ (P > 0.05) between age classes or among seasons. Winston Paul Smith, R. D. Teitelbaum
Pages 405-415 |
1986 |
Nutritional Effects on Thyroids, Ovaries, and Thymuses in White-tailed Deer Forty-four adult (;;'2.5 years) white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) does were separated into 9 groups. Each group was offered a paired combination diet of high, medium, or low protein; and high, medium, or low digestible energy (DE) for a 60-day period ending December 1983 (Study I). Forty-six adult does were maintained on a paired combination diet of high or low protein and high or low digestible energy for a 6-month period ending December 1984 (Study II). Thyroid gland activity data were collected only from deer in Study II. Richard K. Lawrence, S. Demarais, R. D. Brown, M. Abbott
Pages 416-423 |
1986 |
Weight Gain of White-tailed Deer Fawns Relative to Fawning Date Fifty-two white-tailed deer fawns (Odocoileus virginianus) were obtained from penned breeding stock (31) and wild captures (21) during the 1985 fawning period. Birth dates ranged from mid-April to late August. Fawns were reared in pens on evaporated milk. Water and calf starter were provided ad libitum. Fawns were weighed at 2 week intervals. Birth weights recorded for 23 fawns and estimated for 8 fawns of known birth date, differed (P ≤ 0.05) among early, middle, and late born fawns.
Pages 424-429 |
1986 |
Assessment of Fawn Breeding in a South Carolina Deer Herd Annual variation in breeding success among female white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawns on the Savannah River Plant (1967 to 1985) was determined from direct counts of pregnancy in spring-collected fawn females and evidence of lactation and measurements of udder thickness in fall-harvested 1.5-yearolds. Percent lactation in 1.5-year-old females collected during September and October gave the best estimate of fawn breeding in the previous year. The overall mean fawn breeding estimate from September and October was 41 %, and the yearly variation in fawn breeding was significant. Olin E. Rhodes, Jr., J. M. Novak, M.H. Smith, P. E. Johns
Pages 430-437 |
1986 |
Hand-reared Mallard Releases on 3 Private Farms in Maryland Histories of releasing and hunting hand-reared mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) on 3 private farms in Maryland were examined. Since 1962, 171,800 mallards were released; annual releases now total 7,300 birds. Hand-reared mallards averaged 65-90% of the ducks harvested on the 3 farms. Hunters on the farms harvested 24-43% of the mallards released during 1980-84; hunters off the farms harvested an additional 4-11 %. Hand-reared mallards were sedentary; 83% were harvested on the release sites, and an additional 14% within 79 km.
Pages 438-445 |
1986 |
Status and Population Affiliation of Canada Geese Wintering in North and South Carolina Numbers of Canada geese (Branta canadensis) wintering in North and South Carolina have continued to decline since the mid-1960s. Observations (N = 2,027) from 2,563 neckbanded geese, marked during fall and winter 1983-85, indicate that birds from eastern North Carolina are distinct in migration pattern from birds wintering in South Carolina and probably the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Most sightings (85%) of eastern North Carolina birds, reported from outside the state, were from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Richard A. Malecki, R. E. Trost
Pages 446-453 |
1986 |
Survival and Recovery Rates of Canada Geese from Maryland and North Carolina 1963-1974 State and federal personnel banded 4,960 Canada geese (Branta canadensis) in North Carolina and 11,522 in Maryland from 1963-1974. Adult survival for Maryland geese was estimated as 81.96% (SE = 0.88%) and for North Carolina geese as 79.23% (SE = 0.96%) indicating that geese banded in Maryland had a higher average annual survival rate (P < 0.01). Recovery rates also indicated Canada geese from North Carolina (3.01 %, SE = 0.16%) may have had higher rates of harvest compared to Maryland (2.39%, SE = 0.10%) (P < 0.001). D. C. Luszcz, L. J. Hindman, R. A. Malecki, Robert E. Trost
Pages 454-464 |
1986 |
Lesser Scaup Mortality from Commercial Trotlines on Lake Okeechobee, Florida Mortality of lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) from commercial trotlines was studied on Lake Okeechobee, Florida, from November 1985 to March 1986. Of 27 scaup removed from 118 trotlines, 81% were hooked in body parts other than the mouth. An estimated 7,458 scaup, or 8% of the estimated average winter population of 97,071, were killed during 5,675 man-days of fishing. Potential impacts on scaup populations are discussed. Richard E. Turnbull, D. H. Brakhage, F. A. Johnson
Pages 465-469 |
1986 |
Implications of Migration Chronology upon Waterfowl Harvest Opportunities in Florida Duck migration chronology was determined for 11 national wildlife refuges (NWRs) in Florida during 1976-81. Mean monthly population indices differed by month, with peak populations occurring in December. Extension of the duck hunting season framework until 31 January, with a concurrent reduction of season days in December probably would reduce the statewide duck harvest. Implications of this harvest strategy are discussed in terms of hunter satisfaction and possible duck population impacts. Frank Montalbano III, F. A. Johnson
Pages 470-475 |
1986 |
Landowner-reported Beaver Damage in the Arkansas Delta Landowner perceptions of damage caused by beavers (Castor canadensis) in the Arkansas Delta were determined by mail survey. Beavers were reported on lands owned by 64% of the 460 respondents. Blocked culverts, flooded row crops, and girdled timber were the most common forms of damage. Of those with beavers on their lands, 90% requested decreased populations and 72% had tried removing beavers. Many landowners were unfamiliar with accepted control methods and where to get assistance. T. Bently Wigley, M. E. Garner
Pages 476-482 |
1986 |
Evaluation of Freeze-branding as a Marking Technique for Wild Swine Adult and immature wild swine (Sus scrota) were marked using freezebranding. Irons were applied for various durations to determine the most appropriate branding time. Light-colored skin and a permanent hair loss were produced by iron application times of 100 to 120 sec for adults and 20 to 24 sec for immature animals. Marks were permanent and readable up to 100 m.
Pages 483-485 |
1986 |
Changes in Missouri Float Stream Law Enforcement The objectives of the study were: (I) evaluate Conservation Agent law enforcement activities, (2) identify trends in recreational use of the Big Piney River, Current River, and North Fork of the White River in the counties of Texas, Carter, Douglas and Ozark. From 1980 through 1985, non-fishing citations were: 39% of Big Piney River citations, 55.5% of North Fork River citations, and 80% of Current River citations.
Pages 487-495 |
1986 |
Maryland Natural Resources Police Cadet Training Program Since its beginning in 1972, the Cadet Training Program of the Maryland Natural Resources Police has provided the Agency with a continuing source of young personnel preparing to attend the Maryland Natural Resources Police (MNRP) Academy. The objective of this program has been to provide these young employees with first-hand knowledge of the MNRP's various functions and responsibilities and to permit the MNRP to observe them in a variety of real-world situations prior to committing the expense of Academy training. Dean F. Scarborough, J. A. Ludwig
Pages 496-502 |
1986 |
Study of Factors Affecting Wildlife Law Enforcement Agent Productivity The relationships of environmental factors, agent personal background, enforcement methods, and season with enforcement efficiency were analyzed. Three major interactions among independent variables were detected. Analysis of covariance by multiple regression indicated that methods of enforcement were more closely associated with enforcement efficiency than other categories of independent variables. Agent rank was found to be more strongly related to the dependent variable than the single most important environmental attribute (intensity of water recreation). Cleveland J. Cowles, R. H. Giles, Jr.
Pages 503-511 |
1986 |
Representatives of 17 conservation agencies and organizations have joined together to form the Aquatic Resources Education Council with the goal of increasing public awareness of and respect for our aquatic resources. One of the first projects of the council was to design an aquatic education curriculum for schools, civic groups, and other organizations.
Pages 513-514 |
1986 |
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Conservation Evaluation Conservation education is an area of increasing emphasis and priority in state wildlife agencies throughout the United States. Where programs involve elementary and secondary school students and teachers, there are a set of responsibilities and expectations coming from that education community which in turn affect the state wildlife agencies. In addition, under any ground rules, state wildlife agencies have their own goals, and want to be able to assess their effectiveness in accomplishing those goals.
Pages 515-519 |
1986 |
Handling Controversial Natural Resource Projects through Strategic Planning Information and education (IE) staffs are frequently requested to handle the public relations of controversial natural resource projects. The key to successfully neutralizing negative publicity and generating positive support for such programs is the strategic planning which must compliment the design of the natural resources project. L. Darryl Armstrong, J. Wilson
Pages 520-527 |
1986 |
Conservation News Releases and Print Media Editors A survey of print editors in Florida indicated they want more than raw information from conservation agencies. Editors reported that photographs frequently are in short supply and feature stories from conservation agency writers are welcome contributions. They want more "how to" stories; they want more brief filler material; and above all else they want more material of significance to their specific communities.
Pages 528-532 |
1986 |
Pages 1-5 |
1985 |
The International Association: Its Importance to the Fish and Wildlife Resource Worker
Pages 6-11 |
1985 |
Size and Age Structure of a Single School of Striped Bass in Lake Greeson, Arkansas A school of 206 striped bass, Marone saxatilis, were sampled using rotenone in a deep, southwest Arkansas reservoir. Fish averaged 439 mm TL and 823 g in weight, ranging in size from 321 to 525 mm TL and 33.5-1,389 g. K factors were extremely low, ranging from 0.82 to 1.18. Two hundred four of the striped bass were age II+ (1981 year class), while only 2 were age I+. Several possible reasons are considered as the causative agent in the formation of this large school.
Pages 13-18 |
1985 |
Seasonal Analysis of Predator-Prey Size Relationships in West Point Lake, Alabama-Georgia The relationships between largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) length and lengths of bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) and gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) consumed by largemouth bass were explored seasonally in West Point Lake during April-November 1981. There were no significant differences in the predator-prey size relationships for largemouth bass and bluegill across seasons; however, there was a significant increase in the size of gizzard shad preyed upon during the fall as compared to earlier in the spring-summer. Richard J. Stiefvater, Stephen P. Malvestuto
Pages 19-27 |
1985 |
Stocking Success of Brown Trout and 2 Strains of Rainbow Trout in Jocassee Reservoir, South Carolina The relative success of the Walhalla strain of brown trout (Salmo trutta) and the Wytheville and Winthrop strains of rainbow trout (S. gairdneri) was evaluated for 2 years in a put-grow-and-take stocking program in Jocassee Reservoir. Gill-net catches of brown trout increased during the 2-year study, while catches of rainbow trout of both strains declined rapidly after stocking and no rainbow trout were netted during the second year of the study. A total of 11.4% of the stocked brown trout and 1.6% of the rainbow trout were harvested by fishermen during the study. D. Hugh Barwick, William R. Geddings
Pages 29-33 |
1985 |
Growth, Mortality, and Condition of Cottonwick in the Gulf of Mexico Scales and otoliths of cottonwick, Haemulon melanurum, collected on 2 reef sites in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico were examined for usefulness in determining age. Scales were used to estimate age. Back-calculated lengths at annulus formation ranged from 158 mm fork length (FL) (age 1) to 352 mm FL (age 11). No difference in growth was observed between areas, but there was significant year-to-year variation in mean FL for age-classes 2-5. There was no difference in parameters of the von Bertalanffy model due to area of collection.The equation was FLt=350(l-e-0.32(t + 0.1).
Pages 34-44 |
1985 |
Harvest Potential of Paddlefish Stocks in Watts Bar Reservoir, Tennessee Mark-recapture techniques were used during spring 1982 and 1983 to estimate the abundance of harvestable size paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) in Watts Bar Reservoir, Tennessee. Results indicated a harvestable population in 1982 of 3,421 fish (95% confidence interval of 2,184 to 6,665). Aging studies indicated a relatively young population with an abrupt decrease in survival after the ninth year. This decrease was attributed to extreme fishing mortality on these older age classes before July 1980 when Watts Bar Reservoir was closed to net fishing. C. Michael Alexander, Anders I. Myhr, III, J. Larry Wilson
Pages 45-55 |
1985 |
Genetic Effects of Florida Largemouth Bass Introductions into Selected Texas Reservoirs Florida largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) have been stocked extensively into Texas reservoirs containing the northern largemouth bass (M. s. salmoides) subspecies, and knowledge of the genetic make-up of these potentially intergraded populations is important to their continued management. Bass populations from 19 such reservoirs were analyzed by electrophoretic determination of individual fish genotypes. As measured by variation at 3 loci, intergradation ranged from 2% to 92%. Kathryn E. Kulzer, Richard L. Noble, Allen A. Forshage
Pages 56-64 |
1985 |
Spatial And Temporal Distribution Of Larval Alewives And Gizzard Shad in a Virginia Reservoir Compatibility and complementarity of age-O alewife and gizzard shad as coexistent forage fishes were evaluated through analysis of their distribution, spawning periods, and growth rates in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, in 1983. Gizzard shad larvae appeared to be confined to the upper reservoir and alewife larvae to the down-lake region. Spatial segregation prevents direct trophic competition while increasing potential feeding encounters for juvenile piscivores. Gizzard shad spawning peaked in June; alewife spawning peaked in July. Mark S. Tisa, John J. Ney, David K. Whitehurst
Pages 65-73 |
1985 |
Age And Growth Of Walleye In Alabama Walleye, Stizostedion vitreum, were collected from 14 sample sites in Alabama from January through March 1977-1982 to obtain information on age and growth. Walleye Age III and older from 2 state-owned public fishing lakes had significantly greater growth rates than 173 walleye collected from Mitchell Reservoir. Alabama walleye generally had slower growth rates than those reported from other southeastern reservoirs and rivers. Jerry L. Moss, Fred Harders, William H. Tucker
Pages 74-79 |
1985 |
Cost/Benefit of Stocking Trout in a Small Texas Impoundment Winter stockings of rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) in a small (26.3 ha) state park lake were evaluated to determine cost effectiveness of this fishery management technique. A creel survey was conducted to measure fishing pressure and harvest. benefits, in terms of increased hours of fishing provided, increased weight of fish harvested, and increased park entrance revenue, were substantially higher than the cost of stocking.
Pages 80-85 |
1985 |
Characteristics and Success of Wild Brown Trout Redds in 2 Western North Carolina Streams Characteristics and success of 22 wild brown trout redds were studied in 2 western North Carolina streams. Choice of redd site by spawners was determined and intragravel characteristics of redds were followed throughout the incubation period. Spawning began during the last of October at a water temperature of 7° C. It appeared to have ceased by the middle of November. Redds were selected in pool-riffle transition areas or in riffles with a mean surface velocity of 34 cm/second and a mean water depth of 16 cm. Redd areas averaged 94 cm long and 47 cm wide.
Pages 86-96 |
1985 |
Food Utilization by Riverine Smallmouth Bass in Relation to Minimum Length Limits Food habits of smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieui) in the New River were studied to compare diet of fish in a minimum length limit regulated section (Virginia) with those in a non-length limit regulated section (West Virginia). Insects were the dominant food type by number for 152-228 mm smallmouth bass in both sections. Numerically, insects were also found to be common in smallmouth bass of several other size categories. Crayfish and fish, however, combined to form a large part of the diet of smallmouth bass greater than 228 mm.
Pages 97-107 |
1985 |
Utilization of Alewives and Gizzard Shad by Striped Bass in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia Alewives (Alosa pseudoharengus) and gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) were the principal prey items in the stomachs of 708 striped bass (Morone saxatilis) collected in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, from April to December 1983 and 1984. Alewives comprised 51% and 39% of ingested prey items by number and weight, respectively; comparable values for gizzard shad were 38% and 58%. Stomach contents differed significantly between habitats (upper and lower reservoir) and among seasons. Christopher M. Moore, Richard J. Neves, John J. Ney, David K. Whitehurst
Pages 108-115 |
1985 |
Competitive Influences of Gizzard Shad on Largemouth Bass and Bluegill in Small Impoundments Studies in large and small ponds conducted on the Auburn University Fisheries Research Station from 1981 through 1983 suggest that gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) severely competed with largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) and bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) populations. Gizzard shad introductions lowered bluegill reproductive success and caused an imbalance the first year of introduction. Gizzard shad grew rapidly through the size range where they were vulnerable to largemouth bass predation; in this 3-year study, largemouth bass were unable to control gizzard shad numbers. James P. Kirk, William D. Davies
Pages 116-124 |
1985 |
Organochlorine Residues in Fish from the Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge Toxaphene and DDTR (DDT plus metabolites), both exceeding 10 ppm wet weight, were found in all samples of fish collected from 9 locations on the Yazoo, Mississippi, National Wildlife Refuge. Concentrations were highest in aquatic systems receiving direct inflow from areas draining agricultural land, and lowest in areas receiving only backwater overflow or local runoff. Residue levels of toxaphene and DDTR were high enough to threaten fish-eating wildlife. Parley V. Winger, Donald P. Schultz, W. Waynon Johnson
Pages 125-131 |
1985 |
Reproductive Migrations of American Eels in Georgia Information on silver American eels was obtained over a three-year period from seasonal sampling of 4 Georgia rivers, commercial fishermen, and from systematic sampling of eels migrating from a pond. All silver eels were captured from October through March. Of 80 animals examined, 73 were male and averaged 329mm, 69 g, and 5.5 years. Seven females averaged 584 mm, 448 g, and 8.6 years. These findings suggest that silver eels leave Georgia waters later in the year and at younger ages and smaller sizes than eels at more northerly latitudes. Douglas E. Facey, Gene S. Helfman
Pages 132-138 |
1985 |
Contamination From Battery Salvage Operations On The Chipola River, Florida Trace elements (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Pb, Se, and Zn) were measured in fish, clams, and sediment in 1982 to determine whether the effluents from 2 abandoned battery salvage operations were contaminating the Chipola River, Florida. Concentrations of the metals were generally low, but tended to increase downstream from plant sites. Elevated concentrations may reflect residual contamination from the battery salvage operations as well as increased land-use development and proximity to major highways. Parley V. Winger, Donald P. Schultz, W. Waynon Johnson
Pages 139-145 |
1985 |
Food Habits and Diet Overlap of Larval Lepomis spp. and Gizzard Shad in a Piedmont Reservoir The food habits of larval Lepomis spp. and gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) in Hyco Reservoir, North Carolina, were studied during 1982. Results indicated that Lepomis spp. began feeding at a length of 4 mm on copepod nauplii and the rotifers Polyarthra and Filinia. Selection later (10 mm) shifted to Bosmina, Daphnia, and Mesocyclops, while Diaphanosoma was strongly selected for by all sizes of larvae. The crustaceans Diaptomus, Ceriodaphnia, and Holopedium, along with most rotifers, were not selected. Michael A. Mallin, Larry J. Birchfield, William Warren-Hicks
Pages 146-155 |
1985 |
Age and Growth, Food Habits, and Forage Value of the Alewife in Watauga Reservoir, Tennessee In 1976, the alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) was stocked in Watauga Reservoir, Tennessee, by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), in an attempt to strengthen the forage base. To assess ecological impacts of the introduction, both age and growth and food habits of alewives were evaluated along with food habits of adult game fishes. The alewife population was composed of 3 age classes (0+, 1+, and 2+). Average back-calculated lengths were 70 mm at annulus I and 103mm at annulus II. Richard J. Strange, Karen Daniel Lee, Douglas C. Peterson
Pages 156-165 |
1985 |
Food Habits of Largemouth Bass in Two Heated East Texas Reservoirs Food habits of largemouth bass, (Micropterus salmoides) , from 2 heated East Texas reservoirs having different prey communities were studied. In Lake Monticello, shad, primarily threadfin shad (Dorosoma petenense), were the dominant prey most of the year. Sunfishes were the major food item in winter months. Shad were especially important in the diets of largemouth bass 153 - 306 mm in total length. Utilization of sunfishes increased with size of largemouth bass. Sunfishes and shad were equally abundant in the diets of largemouth bass ≥306 mm TL.
Pages 166-175 |
1985 |
Objectives of this study were to collect information on food, prey availability, and growth rates of black bass (Micropterus spp.) and to determine what type of restrictive harvest regulations would be best for their management in Kentucky Lake, Kentucky. The available fish prey/predator ratio (AP/P) in the Blood River embayment was near 1 : 1 until fish reached 300 mm length, and then available prey biomass increased rapidly. Fish prey were the major food item of all 3 species of bass > 150 mm (largemouth bass, M. salmoides, spotted bass, M. punctulatus, and smallmouth bass, M.
Pages 176-184 |
1985 |
Food And Feeding Of Fish In Hartwell Reservoir Tailwater, Georgia-South Carolina Food of silver redhorse (Moxostoma anisurum), redbreast sunfish (Lepomis auritus), green sunfish (L. cyanellus), and bluegills (L. macrochirus) was examined to determine whether or not these fish in the Hartwell Reservoir tailwater (Savannah River, Georgia-South Carolina) ate organisms entrained from the reservoir or displaced from the tail water during water releases associated with the production of hydropower. These fish fed primarily on aquatic insects, crayfish, and terrestrial organisms originating from the tail water. Major periods of feeding occurred during nongeneration. D. Hugh Barwick, Patrick L. Hudson
Pages 185-193 |
1985 |