Proceedings of Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Conference
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Survival, Growth, and Food Habits of Striped Bass in Small Impoundments Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) were introduced into 2 East Tennessee lakes to evaluate their survival, growth, and food habits in small impoundments of < 5 ha. Small fingerling striped bass (33-96 mm) introduced late in the growing season exhibited poor survival. Good survival was depedent upon early introduction and larger size at stocking. The preferred habitat of striped bass in small impoundments does not support a sufficient forage base to sustain good growth. Food habit analyses revealed that approximately 85% of all food items consumed by yearling striped bass were fish. Robert L. Curry, J. Larry Wilson
Pages 194-199 |
1985 |
Comparison of White Bass and Hybrid Bass Food Habits, Clarks Hill Reservoir Food habits of adult white bass, (Morone chrysops), were studied in Clarks Hill Reservoir from 1 July 1980 to 30 June 1981. Stomachs from 137 white bass ranging from 225 mm to 415 mm total length and 0.12 kg to 0.76 kg were examined. Overall, threadfin shad was the predominant food item of white bass (56% frequency of occurrence). Analysis by season indicated that insect larvae and non-shad fishes were of periodic importance. Similarities were found in frequency of occurrence and seasonal trends. Food habits of white bass were compared to hybrid bass using relative importance indices. Jerome F. Germann, Zan E. Bunch
Pages 200-206 |
1985 |
Food Related Problems in Bluegill Populations of West Point Reservoir This study was conducted to determine population structure, relative condition, food availability, and food habits of bluegills (Lepomis macrochirus) from West Point Reservoir in 1980 and 1981. Fish were collected with rotenone and by seining 3 times, weekly, from May through September. Zooplankton and benthic samples were collected at each fish sampling site. Scarcity, small size, relative old age, and poor physical condition of the fish indicated that the population was stunted. Ahyaudin B. Ali, David R. Bayne
Pages 207-216 |
1985 |
Aquaculture Research with Striped Bass and Its Hybrids in South Carolina There is growing interest in the United States to develop fish farming operations using striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and or its hybrids. In South Carolina an aquaculture model was developed to allow production of pan-size (300-450 g) striped and white bass hybrids within a year. Brood fish are grown in captivity, matured, and spawned out-of-season using controlled environment systems. Small juveniles are produced early in indoor intensive nursery systems for stocking of grow-out facilities at the onset of suitable outdoor rearing conditions. Theodore I. J. Smith, Wallace E. Jenkins
Pages 217-227 |
1985 |
Survival of Red Drum Fingerlings In Fresh Water: Dissolved Solids And Thermal Minima Laboratory bioassays were conducted to estimate lower dissolved solids and temperature thresholds of red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) fingerlings. Tolerance to low total dissolved solids (TDS) was measured by subjecting fingerlings to various test concentrations for 240 hours at 21° ± 1°C. Higher mortality in fresh water than in diluted sea water with similar TDS suggested that concentration of individual ions may be more important than TDS to survival of red drum in fresh water.
Pages 228-237 |
1985 |
Stocking and Handling-induced Stress in Red Drum Fingerlings Stress induced by handling, hauling, and net confinement was evaluated in 0.2-0.8-g red drum fingerlings (Sciaenops ocellatus). Changes in plasma glucose concentrations were used as general indicators of stress, and changes in plasma chloride concentrations were used as indicators of osmoregulatory dysfunction. Hematocrit dynamics were also monitored. Net confinement (for ≤ 9 hours) and transport (for ≤ 10.0 hours) caused elevated plasma chloride concentrations and decreased hematocrit. Changes in plasma glucose concentrations in net confined and hauled fish were not consistent. Colleen A. Caldwell, J. R. Tomasso
Pages 238-247 |
1985 |
Metazoan Ectoparasitic Fauna of American Eels from Brackish Water Approximately 48% of 211 American eel, Anguilla rostrata, collected from brackish portions of Cooper River, South Carolina, were infested with 1 or more ectoparasitic species representing 2 classes, Monogenea and Crustacea. Seasonal and host size- and age-related variations in the levels of parasitism of Ergasilus cerastes and E. celestis were observed. These variations in levels of parasitism are discussed with a proposed life history for E. cerastes in southern waters. John S. Crane, Arnold G. Eversole
Pages 248-254 |
1985 |
Natural and Induced Production of Striped Bass Hybrids in Tanks Natural and induced production of striped bass hybrids was examined under controlled tank conditions. Four culture female F1 hybrid bass (striped bass, Morone saxatalis x white bass, M. chrysops) received human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and ovulated, but only 2 spawned eggs. These eggs, deposited in fresh water, were fertilized by HCG-treated cultured male F1 hybrids. One untreated (no HCG) female F1 hybrid which was paired with 2 untreated male F1 hybrids and held in brackish water (13 ppt salinity) also tank spawned and fertilized eggs were produced. Wallace E. Jenkins, Theodore I. J. Smith
Pages 255-260 |
1985 |
Comparison of Population Estimates on a Known Largemouth Bass Population Population estimates were calculated for a known young-of-the-year (Y-O-Y) largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) population in a Piedmont North Carolina pond. Bass were collected by electrofishing for 6 consecutive nights. Estimates were derived using capture-recapture (Chapman, Chapman modified Peterson, Schnabel, and Schumacher-Eschmeyer) and removal (Leslie and DeLury) methods. Accuracy and bias of population estimates for each method were assessed from a statistical framework. All methods gave negatively biased estimates. John U. Crutchfield, Jr., William J. Warren-Hicks
Pages 261-268 |
1985 |
Restoration of Warm Water Lakes and Ponds on the National Forests in Mississippi and Louisiana The U.S. Forest Service has been trying to improve the fish population structure of 120 flood control lakes and ponds in the National Forests of Mississippi and Louisiana. Recent efforts have included supplemental stocking, complete eradication of existing populations followed by restocking, and selective species eradication. Since 1978, 36 lakes, 25 ponds and 59 livestock and wildlife watering ponds varying in size from 0.1 to 940.5 ha have undergone fish population alteration. Fifty-three of these lakes and ponds were completely restocked, while 57 have received supplemental stocking. Danny J. Ebert, John C. Bellemore, John S. Forester
Pages 269-276 |
1985 |
Evaluation of Oklahoma's Standardized Electrofishing in Calculating Population Structure Indices As an evaluation of Oklahoma's Standardized Sampling Procedures (SSP), Lakes Arbuckle and Thunderbird were electrofished monthly from April through October 1983. Monthly largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) population structure indices and length frequencies were calculated from blocks of effort and increasing sample sizes. Reliability of estimates was determined by comparisons with values calculated from total monthly effort and catch.
Pages 277-287 |
1985 |
A Comparison of Four GearTypes to Measure Entrainment of Larval Fish A condenser cooling water (CCW) tap valve, a pump-net system, a fine mesh screen and a stationary net were used to measure larval fish entrainment at a power plant and were compared on the basis of relative efficiency, reliability, and cost. Mean densities of shad (Dorosoma sp.) collected were highest when using the CCW tap valve. Concurrent trawl samples indicated that mean densities in the pump-net and tap samples responded to changes in larval fish mean densities in the reservoir proximal to the plant intake. Timothy J. Leonard, Gene E. Vaughan
Pages 288-297 |
1985 |
Efficacy of Rotenone to Collect Bluegill for Stomach Content Analysis In 1980 and 1981, bluegill, Lepomis macrochirus, were collected concurrently and in adjacent littoral areas of West Point Lake, a 10,480-ha reservoir (Alabama-Georgia), by seining (S) and by poisoning with rotenone (R). A statistical comparison of total stomach content volume and individual food item volume for Sand R fish was conducted to determine if rotenone caused either gorging or regurgitation of food as reported for some piscivorous fishes. Stomach contents of 744 R and 1,121 S fish were examined. Data were paired by date, site, and fish size. Ahyaudin B. Ali, David R. Bayne, Russel B. Reed
Pages 298-305 |
1985 |
Relative Survival of Walleye Fry Versus Fingerlings in Two Illinois Reservoirs Instead of hatcheries having quotas based strictly on number of fish, it would be more desirable to set quotas in terms of “hatchery benefit units.” This can be done once the range of the relative survival of different sized individuals in various lakes for different species is known. In 2 Illinois reservoirs, the relative survival of walleye fingerlings (Stizostedion vitreum) was 62.1 times greater than fry in Collins Pond and 15.9 times greater than fry in Little Grassy Lake. Roy C. Heidinger, Jimmy H. Waddell, Bruce L. Tetzlaff
Pages 306-312 |
1985 |
Habitat Use by Bobcats in Upland Forests of Louisiana Habitat use by bobcats (Lynx rufus) was investigated in 1978-79 in forested uplands of Louisiana by monitoring 7 radio-collared adult bobcats (3 females, 4 males). Mean male home range (x = 1,010 ha) did not differ significantly from female ranges (x = 591 ha). Distances traveled during a diel period ranged from 0.5 Ian to 10.2 km and averaged 3.0 Ian. Mean diel travel distances of males (2.8 km) were similar to those of females (3.3 km). Phillip J. Zwank, Bert L. Shiflet, John D. Newsom
Pages 313-320 |
1985 |
Fates of Red Foxes Released into Southeastern Oklahoma In 1981, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation provided 8 red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) to the LeFlore County Fox and Wolf Hunter's Association for experimental stocking. On 1 September 1981, 4 wild foxes and 4 pen-reared foxes were released into LeFlore County, Oklahoma. Six of the foxes were equipped with radio-transmitters. By the end of the study, 2 November 1981, 5 of the 6 radio equipped foxes had died. The radio-transmitter of the sixth fox failed, and the fate of this fox is unknown. Richard T. Hatcher, Gregory W. Wigtil
Pages 321-325 |
1985 |
Population Simulation for Red Fox Management in Kentucky A stochastic computer model was written to simulate the dynamics of red fox (Vulpes vulpes) populations in Kentucky. The model consists of the main module equations and 2 submodules: ASMOSU and BIRTH. Main module equations calculate the number and density of individuals in each age class and the total population. ASMOSU calculates all total and age specific mortality rates. BIRTH calculates the number of individuals recruited into the 0.5-year age class. David T. Cobb, Robert B. Frederick
Pages 326-336 |
1985 |
PCBs, Organochlorine Pesticides, and Reproduction in River Otters from Louisiana Reproductive tracts from 89 3-year-old female river otters (Lutra canadensis), from Louisiana were examined. Eighteen of these were in a reproductive phase out of synchrony with the expected population norms. Eight of 32 otters had fewer embryos than corpora lutea, indicating intrauterine mortality in 25% of the sample. Chemical analyses of liver tissue from 57 otters revealed a low prevalence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and organochlorine pesticide contamination. W. James Fleming, Christine M. Bunck, Greg Linscombe, Noel Kinler, Charles J. Stafford
Pages 337-343 |
1985 |
Hunting Leases on Private Nonindustrial Forest Land in North Carolina Landowners in North Carolina leased hunting rights on about .91 million ha (12%) of forest land for about $3 million in 1984. Large proportions of forest land were leased in the northern (30%) and southern (26%) coastal plains. Average tract size leased in the northern coastal plain was 550 ha and in the southern coastal plain was 389 ha. In the Piedmont, the proportion of leased land (12%) was substantially less than in the coastal plain, and average tract size was only 154 ha. Only about 3% of mountain land was leased for hunting with an average tract size of 117 ha. Carlyle Franklin, Jean A. Allen
Pages 344-350 |
1985 |
Movements of Black Bears on the Pisgah National Forest Nineteen black bears (Ursus americanus) equipped with transmitter units were monitored on the Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina from May 1981-December 1982. Home ranges of males (61.0 km2) were 3.6 times greater than female home ranges (16.9 km2). Fall shuffles were not observed possibly due to the abundance and diversity of mast on the study area. Extensive overlap between reproductive females was observed, and the home ranges of adult males overlapped some female home ranges more than others. Gordon S. Warburton, Roger A. Powell
Pages 351-361 |
1985 |
Effects of Supplemental Ryegrass Versus Subterranean Clover on Fawn Weight White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawns were fed calf-creep feed (12% crude protein) ad libitum in pens where either ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) or subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum) was planted for winter feed. During a 143-day period (29 Nov 1984-21 Mar 1985) fawns in the pen with ryegrass gained (x ± SE) 9.65 ± 2.4 kg/fawn while those in the pen with subterranean clover gained an average of 18.8 ± 2.5 kg/fawn. Differences were significant (P < 0.10) and were not influenced by sex. Mark K. Johnson, Susan P. Lynch, Judith A. Zeno
Pages 362-364 |
1985 |
A Deer Population Model for Microcomputers A white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) population model is described which utilizes numbers and the age structure of animals taken in either sex harvests to predict population levels, future harvests and harvest levels required to manage properly the populations. The model predicted Kentucky's deer harvest within 5.1% from 1980 through 1984. Model design, harvest management decisions, and microcomputer utilities are discussed.
Pages 365-372 |
1985 |
HomeRange and Mortality of White-Tailed Deer Fawns in Coastal South Carolina During the summers of 1981 and 1982, 48 white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawns were captured and radio-collared on the Cat and South island portions of the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, Georgetown, South Carolina. Significantly (x2 = 4.10, P < 0.05) more male fawns were captured than females. Telemetry and visual locations (N = 731, range = 18 to 224) were taken on 11 fawns. All fawns utilized open inter-tidal marsh/marsh edge habitat. Home range and activity of individual fawns were highly variable. Mortality of radio collared fawns was 84.4% (38 of 45). Marc B. Epstein, George A. Feldhamer, Robert L. Joyner, Robert J. Hamilton, W. Gerald Moore
Pages 373-379 |
1985 |
Factors Affecting the Number of Fetuses in a White-tailed Deer Herd Data were taken on 1,103 pregnant white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) harvested from the Savannah River Plant in South Carolina from 1965-1985 to describe temporal, age specific, and habitat effects on fetal number. Time periods were thought to represent periods of high and low population density. Age was the most significant factor in altering fetal number both with and without the data from the fawns included. Low fetal numbers per doe in 0.5- and 1.5-year-old deer and a high incidence of twinning in the older deer was responsible for this effect. Olin E. Rhodes, Jr., Kim T. Scribner, Michael H. Smith, Paul E. Johns
Pages 380-388 |
1985 |
Reproductive performance was monitored in a captive herd of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus virginianus) at the Dennis Wildlife Center in Bonneau, South Carolina, from 1980-84. Sixty-four known-age fetuses, including 25 sets of twins, were obtained from 39 does that were 1.5-3.5 years old when bred. Fetuses were obtained at weekly intervals from 5-27 weeks. Weights and a series of standard measurements were recorded from all fetuses. The relationship between each measured parameter and fetal age in days through gestation was linear (r2 = 0.84-0.99, P < 0.001). Robert J. Hamilton, Melvin L. Tobin, W. Gerald Moore
Pages 389-395 |
1985 |
Movements of White-tailed Deer in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Seasonal movements and total range areas were smaller (P < 0.01) for radio-collared female white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) live-captured along the Skyline Drive corridor of Shenandoah National Park, Virginia (roadside areas of mowed grass and abutting mixed oak-hardwood forest) than for radio-collared females captured in more remote backcountry areas of the Park (mixed oak-hardwood forest >1 km from Skyline Drive). John J. Scanlon, Michael R. Vaughan
Pages 396-402 |
1985 |
Use of Mississippi Bottomland Hardwoods by White-tailed Deer Nine white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) outfitted with radio collars were observed for 9 months or longer to monitor seasonal movements and habitat utilization. Estimates of seasonal home-range size, using a multivariate method, varied from 176 ha to 1245 ha, and annual home range size varied from 455 ha to 2216 ha. Average annual home ranges of 4 females (737 ha ± 219 SD) was about half the average home range of 5 males (l511 ha ± 571 SD). Seth E. Mott, Randy L. Tucker, David C. Guynn, Jr, Harry A. Jacobson
Pages 403-411 |
1985 |
Use of Mississippi Bottomland Hardwoods by White-tailed Deer Nine white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) outfitted with radio collars were observed for 9 months or longer to monitor seasonal movements and habitat utilization. Estimates of seasonal home-range size, using a multivariate method, varied from 176 ha to 1245 ha, and annual home range size varied from 455 ha to 2216 ha. Average annual home ranges of 4 females (737 ha ± 219 SD) was about half the average home range of 5 males (l511 ha ± 571 SD). Seth E. Mott, Randy L. Tucker, David C. Guynn, Jr, Harry A. Jacobson
Pages 403-411 |
1985 |
A Test Of Habitat Suitability Index Models For Five Bird Species Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) models for 5 bird species were tested with spatially-referenced habitat and frequency of use data using a computerized grid-cell mapping system (SYMAP) and the Statistical Analysis System (SAS). According to our spatial approach for testing, pine (Dendroica pinus) and prairie warbler (D. Richard A. Lancia, David A. Adams
Pages 412-419 |
1985 |
Habitat Associations of Birds and Mammals in an Appalachian Forest Relative abundance of small birds and mammals was determined on 18 0.4-ha plots in a mature, second-growth central Appalachian forest. Habitat heterogeneity had been increased by clearcutting and herbicide application on ridge-top, and south- and north-facing slopes 4 years prior to sampling. Areas with low basal area and high midstory cover provided the best habitat for white-footed mice (Peromyseus leueopus) and golden mice (Ochrotomys nuttalli).
Pages 420-429 |
1985 |
Ovenbird Habitat Capability Model for an Oak-Hickory Forest A pattern recognition (PATREC) habitat capability model for the ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus) was tested and refined on the Mark Twain National Forest (NF) in the Missouri Ozarks. Breeding bird surveys were conducted on 48 stands in 1983, 31 different stands in 1984, and 26 different stands in 1985. The literature-based PATREC model in use on the forest was used as an operational hypothesis to guide stand selection. Habitat data were obtained from the timber management and wildlife management information system data bases maintained by the Mark Twain NF. James M. Sweeney, William D. Dijak
Pages 430-438 |
1985 |
An Evaluation of North Carolina's Free Wildlife Planting Materials Program The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's (NCWRC) free planting materials program was evaluated using interviews and field inspections. Cooperators were conscientious in planting and caring for the wildlife plots. Seventy percent of the plantings were fertilized. Seventy-four percent of the distributed units of annual seed mix resulted in successful plantings. Poorer success was noted with the perennial mix. Effectiveness of the planting materials in increasing carrying capacity was not determined. Cooperators felt that the plantings benefitted wildlife (96%) and hunting (85%).
Pages 439-445 |
1985 |
Missouri's System for Planning Wildlife Research Projects A formal system was developed in Missouri for reviewing the design of wildlife research projects. The criteria used to develop the system are described, as are the 15 steps in the planning process. The system was developed to place more emphasis on the planning stages of wildlife research project preparation and to aid biologists in designing studies that will have a high probability of success. Oliver Torgerson, Steven L. Sheriff
Pages 446-451 |
1985 |
Legal Challenges to Nontoxic (Steel) Shot Regulations State and federal nontoxic (steel) shot regulations have been challenged unsuccessfully in court on 8 separate occasions. Several characteristics are common to many of the cases. First, sportsmen have filed every lawsuit; “anti-hunters” or “protectionists” have not litigated the nontoxic shot-lead poisoning issue.
Pages 452-458 |
1985 |
Smartweed Seed Production and Availability in South Central Florida Wetlands Seed collections were initiated to assess wildlife food availability and production by dotted smartweed (Polygonum punctatum) on a south central Florida marsh. The highest production consistently occurred in October despite wide fluctuation in total annual production. Seed remained available for use by wildlife in the soil throughout much of the year. Michael W. Olinde, Larry S. Perrin, Frank Montalbano III, Lesley L. Rowse, Michael J. Allen
Pages 459-464 |
1985 |
Foods of Lesser Scaup in Crayfish Impoundments in Louisiana Digestive tracts were examined from 115 lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) killed by hunters in impoundments managed for crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) production at Indigo Island, Iberville Parish, Louisiana. Plant material (seeds) comprised 99.7% (by dry weight) of the food material during the 1981-82 wintering season and 99.6% during the 1982-83 season. Twenty-three scaup were collected while they were actively feeding; animal material was present in 21 scaup esophagi and plant material was present in 22. Nevertheless, plant material was the major food and comprised 99.0% of the diet. Robert H. Chabreck, Taro Takagi
Pages 465-470 |
1985 |
South Carolina Woodcock Wing Survey (1982-85) The 1982-85 South Carolina woodcock (Scolopax minor) wing survey yielded 683 wings with varying amounts of information on date and county of collection, type of hunting being done, and habitat where the bird was found. Age and sex information was obtained from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service on another 176 woodcock harvested in South Carolina as well as the total harvest in the eastern region for the 1982-85 period. The 1982-85 South Carolina harvests were composed of 19.7% adult males, 29.8% adult females, 23.5% immature males, and 27.0% immature females.
Pages 471-478 |
1985 |
Habitat Use by Wild Turkeys in Northwest Alabama Seasonal habitat preferences for 74 wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) hens and 38 gobblers were studied using radio telemetry over a 5-year period in northwest Alabama. Sixty-seven nests of radio-instrumented hens were found; 54 were in mixed herbaceous, low, brushy habitats and 13 were in open hardwood forest. Improved grazed pastures were the preferred brood-rearing habitat for the 23 hens whose broods survived to 14 days of age. Small plots with little growing vegetation were primarily preferred by 15 unsuccessful hens with broods surviving <14 days. Daniel D. Everett, Jr., Daniel W. Speake, William K. Maddox
Pages 479-488 |
1985 |
Relative Forage Preference by Cottontails for Ryegrass, Wheat and Subterranean Clover On 2 sites in southeastern Louisiana, eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) food preference was compared among ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum), winter wheat (Triticum aestivum), and subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum). Native forages comprised most of the winter diet. Fecal pellets contained more ryegrass than subterranean clover most months from December through May. Cottontails used little wheat, but this was probably due to poor production of this forage. Cottontail diet selection was not associated with total digestible nutrients, crude protein, phosphorus, calcium. Mark K. Johnson, Billy W. Delany, Jeffery H. Render
Pages 489-498 |
1985 |
Feather Replacement for Predicting Hatching Phenologies of Mourning Doves Predicted hatching distributions of mourning doves (Zenaida macroura) derived from post-juvenal primary molt data obtained from (1) trapped samples throughout the year and (2) trapped samples from September-October only, were compared to hatching distributions observed in nesting studies during 1981 and 1982. A good fit of the predicted distribution to the observed was obtained in 1981, but not in 1982. It appears that sampling intensity and uniformity are major factors influencing how well primary feather molt data predicts hatching distributions. Michael E. Morrow, Albert E. Bivings, IV, Nova J. Silvy
Pages 499-505 |
1985 |
Results of Spotlight and Helicopter Deer Surveys Spotlight and helicopter techniques were used during late summer to survey white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in young pine plantations in the Ouachita Mountains of Oklahoma and Arkansas. Spotlight sampling rates were 72-183 ha/hour and 1.6-6.8 deer/hour, and helicopter sampling rates were 655-976 ha/hour and 26.4-43.2 deer/hour. Ninety-five percent of deer observed from the helicopter were classified to age-sex classes. During spotlight surveys, 60% of deer were classified when using binoculars and 82% were classified when using a spotting scope. M. Anthony Melchiors, Reggie E. Thackston, David G. Stobaugh
Pages 506-511 |
1985 |
Range, Movements and Habitat Use by Bobwhites in Southeastern Louisiana Pinelands Radio-tagged northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) were monitored from November 1978 to April 1979 to determine their ranges, movements, and habitat use in pine (Pinus spp.) and mixed pine-hardwood habitats not managed for quail. Minimum ranges varied from 18.4 to 58.4 ha. Average daily straight-line distance movements were 272 m in winter and 185 m in spring. Ranges were greater, but movements were similar to those reported for forest habitats managed for quail. Bonnie Bell, Ken Dancak, Phillip J. Zwank
Pages 512-519 |
1985 |
Factors Affecting the Distribution and Harvest of River Otters in Louisiana Data from a trapper survey in Louisiana for the 1980-81 season were used to estimate river otter (Lutra canadensis) harvest for each parish, and the data were compared in a step-wise regression procedure in 53 noncoastal parishes with independent variables thought to affect otter harvest. Of the factors tested, those most responsible for variation in the number of otters harvested were the amount of forested and nonforested wetlands, number of trapping licenses sold, and acreage of cotton in 1980. Robert H. Chabreck, Thomas L. Edwards, Greg Linscombe
Pages 520-528 |
1985 |
The Detection and Apprehension of Wild Turkey Law Violators in East Central Georgia Conservation rangers in the Georgia Thomson Law Enforcement District made a total of 151 cases for illegal turkey hunting during the 5-year period beginning in 1980.
Pages 529-533 |
1985 |
To address Missouri sportsmen's concerns regarding poaching and to generate ideas and methods to enable citizens of the state to work with and assist Missouri conservation agents in helping curb illegal activities involving wildlife, the Conservation Federation of Missouri created an ad hoc violations committee from which originated the Missouri Department of Conservation, Operation Game Thief program. Glen D. McCloud, Calvin Christiansen
Pages 534-536 |
1985 |
Survival Tactics-Reactive Shooting Situations (STRESS) Survival is a key word to any law enforcement officer. Law enforcement officers deal with people from all walks of life, including some individuals who do not always conform to normal behavior. Survival Tactics—Reactive Shooting Situations (STRESS), or “red handle” training as it is commonly called, will better prepare the officers to meet situations where their lives may be in danger. Red-handle training teaches how to react to and survive a real shooting situation.
Pages 537-539 |
1985 |
Occurrence of Officer-Reported Raccoon Hunting Law Violators in Kentucky Data concerning violations by Kentucky raccoon hunters from June 1983 through December 1984 is presented. Of 5,692 raccoon hunters who were field-contacted by Kentucky conservation officers, 22% were cited for violation of some fish and wildlife regulation. One of every 6 raccoon hunters was cited for taking or attempting to take raccoons illegally. Highest monthly total violation rates occurred during October. Violation frequently was lowest during December. Most recent findings reveal lower raccoon hunter violations in eastern Kentucky than in the western or central regions.
Pages 540-548 |
1985 |
Information Education and Hunter Education Sessions
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1985 |
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1984 |
Relationships Between Deer and Soil Nutrients in Mississippi Soil P, Ca, Mg, K, pH, and organic matter levels were compared to mean deer (Odocoileus virginianus) body weights and antler measures from 23 areas of Mississippi. All soil measures were significantly (P < 0.05) correlated with deer body weights in all sex and age classes. Antler measurements for yearling, but not older, bucks correlated significantly with all soil measures except pH.
Pages 1-12 |
1984 |