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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Justice or Injustice (The Conservation Ranger) Throughout the many years of his existence, the conservation ranger has never held an ideal relationship with the news media. The highly isolated areas that he works, the low profile he maintains, and the seclusion he often places himself in, have all contributed to making the ranger almost invisible to the news media in many areas, but especially in the area of law enforcement. As a peace officer, the conservation ranger is undoubtedly one of the least understood aspects of the criminal justice system.
Pages 477-484 |
1987 |
A Forensics Program for Identification of Fish and Wildlife Species As a part of a cooperative effort between the Fisheries and Law Enforcement Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, a comprehensive program for forensic identification of fish and wildlife species has been implemented. Results of comparisons of blood stains from various wildlife species indicate that isoelectric focusing of blood produces genetic "fingerprints" that are characteristic for individual species. Results of 3 representative cases are reported and the program enactment is outlined. William D. Harvey, L. T. Fries, L. S. Brooks
Pages 485-492 |
1987 |
Deer Depredation Permits-Good or Bad from a Law Enforcement Officer's Standpoint? Deer depredation permits bring about mixed emotions across the state of Mississippi. Through the diligent work of local conservation officers, the cooperation of landowners, and the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) all parties have a clearer view of the permit system, and realize that it will only work when we all work together. Seth E. Mott, T. J. Jennings, C. Green
Pages 496-496 |
1987 |
Perceived Factors Influencing Students' Interest in Wildlife The perceived influence of television, parents, books, teachers, friends, and a school class on students' interest in wildlife was examined by survey of fifth, seventh, ninth, and eleventh grade students residing in Hualien, Taiwan, and Victoria, Texas. Television and books represented the greatest perceived influence on both Taiwanese and American students' interest in wildlife whereas teachers and the school classroom were among the least influential. Few significant variations (ANOYA) by city and grade were detected. Clark E. Adams, J. K. Thomas, P. C. Lin, P. Kirkpatrick
Pages 497-501 |
1987 |
Use of a Readers Survey to Evaluate Fisheries Education Publications Demand for an effective way to evaluate natural resource education programs and materials is increasing. In this study, a mail questionnaire survey was developed to examine the impact on riparian landowners of a cooperative extension education publication addressing river conservation. Our respondents held a favorable opinion about this publication. The majority of readers surveyed found it understandable, well organized, attractive, interesting, persuasive, educational, and sufficiently useful to be kept for future reference. Louis A. Helfrich, D. L. Weigmann
Pages 502-507 |
1987 |
Hunter Use of an Urban Small Game Management Area A user survey was conducted on Eastern State Wildlife Management Area from 8 November 1986 through 28 February 1987. A total of 1,290.50 hours of use was recorded by hunters and non-hunters for the period. December received the maximum hunter effort with 406.50 hours. November received 247.50 hours of use, January 193.00 hours of use, and February 122.32 hours of use. January recorded the maximum hours of non-hunter use with 156.50 hours. Rabbit hunting was the most popular activity with 224.42 hours. Unspecified, squirrel, crow, and dove hunting followed in popularity.
Pages 508-513 |
1987 |
Missouri Fifth Graders' Knowledge About Deer Missouri fifth grade students (N = 2,581) selected from a stratified random sample of 100 public elementary schools were surveyed to determine their knowledge about white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). Students possessed good general knowledge about deer biology, management and hunting. Statements about habitat management and specialized information for deer proved most difficult for students as indicated by mean correct responses of only 51% and 45%, respectively. Ron L. Glover, P. S. Haverland, D. K. Heard
Pages 514-523 |
1987 |
A Workable Approach to Houndsman-trapper Relationships After 2 years of discussion with key members of trapper and houndsman organizations the Arkansas Furbearer Council met for the first time. Subsequent meetings and cooperative efforts with the officers and members of the concerned groups have molded a relationship whereby problems are worked out "across the table." Over 2 dozen joint actions have resolved many problems affecting the interests of these groups. The Arkansas Furbearer Council is highly regarded by the Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and recommendations from the Council have been approved consistently.
Pages 524-527 |
1987 |
S.P.O.R.T.: Ethics for Everyone Sportsmen Protecting Our Resources Together, (SPORT), is a Missouri Department of Conservation outdoor ethics program designed to improve our awareness of how we use the outdoors and the responsibility connected to that use. In Missouri, SPORT is the foundation for not only Hunter Education, but also our complete Outdoor Skills Education program. It provides enough variety in its form to integrate it into an overall outdoor education curriculum within a school or youth organization.
Pages 529-532 |
1987 |
Analysis and Implications of Alabama Hunting Accidents, 1976-1985 Alabama hunting accident data collected from 1976 to 1985 were examined to assess trends and establish causal relationships. Species hunted, geographic area, time of day, type of firearm, age of shooter, and hunter judgement were major factors associated with hunting accidents. Close correlations seemed evident between hunters < 18 years old without hunter education training and hunting accidents throughout the study period, while no correlation was evident for hunters < 18 years old who had hunter education training. Angela T. Kantola, R. D. Gasaway, J. Thornhill
Pages 533-545 |
1987 |
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1986 |
Pages 5-7 |
1986 |
Natural Reproduction of White Bass x Striped Bass Hybrids in a Texas Reservoir Natural reproduction of hybrid striped bass (Marone chrysops x M.saxatiUs) was documented in Lake Palestine, Texas. Electrophoresis and isoelectric focusing analysis indicated 29% of the sampled Marone spp. were non F-l hybrids. These individuals apparently resulted when F-l hybrids reproduced with white bass and/or F-l hybrids. Age analysis revealed the non F-l hybrids were from years when hybrid striped bass were not stocked. Allen A. Forshage, W. D. Harvey, K. E. Kulzer, L. T. Fries
Pages 9-14 |
1986 |
Impact Assessment of Extreme Drawdown on the Watauga Reservoir Fishery A 70% reduction of total reservoir area during an extended drawdown impacted Watauga Reservoir fish populations. Response to the drawdown and refilling was species specific. Abundance of alewife (Alosa Pseudoharengus) and bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), 2 primary prey species, decreased while young of year gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) increased. Changes in growth and relative weight indicated some predators (walleye Stizostedion vitreum vitreum) benefited by the reduction of lake volume. This was not the case with black bass (Microterus spp).
Pages 15-26 |
1986 |
Relative abundance of several species of fish in the headwaters of Keowee Reservoir and in Jocassee Reservoir were estimated during the initial 9 years of operation by the Jocassee Pumped Storage Station. Several species of fish in each reservoir declined in abundance during this period, while others increased. We think the declines were related more to the chemical stabilization of these reservoirs than to pumped storage operations. The increases were related to stocking programs and natural population expansions. D. Hugh Barwick, W. R. Geddings.
Pages 27-26 |
1986 |
The Influence of Differing Flow Regimes on the Tailwater Fishery Below Jordan Dam, Alabama Few significant differences could be detected between a high flow year and a low flow year with respect to catch, effort, catch per unit effort, or the functional composition of the multi-species tailwater fishery below Jordan Dam on the Coosa River, Alabama. Additionally, no significant or consistent correlations were evident between mean daily discharge and daily catch during the 2 surveys. Correlations between daily effort and daily catch per unit effort with mean daily flow were few, inconsistent, and restricted to winter and late summer months when fishing effort was minimal. Donald C. Jackson, W. D. Davies
Pages 37-46 |
1986 |
Influence of Temperature on Fish Survival and Distribution in a Heated East Texas Reservoir A fish die-off involving primarily threadfin shad (Dorosoma petenense) occurred from July through September 1985 in Lake Monticello, Texas. Heated water discharged from the Monticello Power Plant plus adverse climatic conditions elevated lake water temperatures influencing fish distribution and survival. Respiratory stressors due to crowding of fish in limited refuge areas and intensified by prolonged high water temperatures, are suspected to have caused the mortality of an estimated 756,000 fish valued at $47,000. Michael J. Ryan, V. D. Palma, A. A. Forshage
Pages 47-56 |
1986 |
Upper Thermal Tolerance of Early Life Stages of South Carolina and Florida Largemouth Bass Upper thermal tolerance limits (TL50's) for early life stages of Par Pond and Florida stocks of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides intergrade and M. s. loridanus) were determined. Comparisons were made between 3 stages (non-feeding and feeding pro-larvae, and post-larvae), 2 initial temperatures (18° and 23° C), and instant vs. gradual (5° C/day) exposures to test temperatures between 18° and 38° C. Upper thermal tolerance limits did not differ between largemouth bass stocks, life stages, or initial temperatures. Kristen G. Storms, J. W. Foltz, E. W. Wilde
Pages 57-64 |
1986 |
Bias from Age-grouping Black Crappie by Length-frequency as Compared to Otolith Aging Eighteen hundred and thirty-four black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) were collected from the St. Johns River, Florida, in late winter and early spring, 1982 to 1985. Differences in numbers and growth rates of males and females collected were not significant (P > 0.05). Fish were separated into age groups using length-frequency distributions and by counting annuli on otoliths. Only 2 distinct age groups were discernible by length-frequency analysis, whereas 6 to 8 groups were identified by otolith aging. Joe E. Crumpton, M. M. Hale, D. J. Renfro
Pages 65-71 |
1986 |
Evaluation of the Relative Selectivity of Sampling Gear on Ictalurid Populations in the Neuse River Five techniques (electrofishers, hoop nets, gill nets, wire traps, and trotlines) were used to sample ictalurids in the Neuse River above New Bern, North Carolina, between July 1984 and May 1985. Hoop nets were the most effective of the sampling gears tested. They collected white catfish (lctalurus catus), channel catfish (l. punctatus), blue catfish (l. furcatus), yellow bullhead (l. natalis), and margined madtom (Noturus insignis) and accounted for 76% of the total number of fish caught.
Pages 72-78 |
1986 |
Competence of Non-random Electrofishing Sampling in Assessment of Structural Indices Electrofishing for largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) in sites selected because they are judged to have habitat favored by bass can often yield higher catch per effort than in sites selected randomly, resulting in reduced effort or more precise estimates. Although samples selected subjectively could misrepresent relative abundance, they mayor may not affect population indices derived from lengthweight data, such as length-frequency and condition indices. We compared indices obtained at randomly-selected sites with indices obtained at subjectively-selected sites. Walter D. Hubbard, L. E. Miranda
Pages 79-84 |
1986 |
Effectiveness of an Electrofishing System for Collecting Flathead Catfish Three battery-powered pulsed DC electrofishing units were built and used to collect flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) in a 50-km section of the Flint River, Georgia, to study the dramatic population expansion of that species following introduction. Peak collecting efficiency was achieved at 20 Hz frequency and pulse width of 0.4-0.5 ms. Power of 250-350 volts and 3 amps were needed to collect flathead catfish effectively in conductivities of 80-155 umhos/cm.
Pages 85-91 |
1986 |
Sampling Stream Centrarchids: Comparing Electrofishing and Underwater Observation We compared electrofishing and underwater observations as different methods for estimating population characteristics of centrarchids in a medium-sized warmwater stream in Missouri. We evaluated how well each method determined length-frequency distribution of smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieui), rock bass (Ambloplites rupestris), and longear sunfish (Lepomis megalotis). Underwater observation was the more accurate technique, producing length-frequencies more typical of a catch curve. Danny D. McClendon, C. F. Rabeni
Pages 92-101 |
1986 |
Sport Fish Creel Results of 9 Arkansas State-owned Lakes With Some Management Implications Creel surveys were conducted on 9 state-owned public fishing lakes during 1981 and 1982 to determine harvest, pressure, and angler success rates. Anglers harvested a mean 50.4 kg/ha (SD = 18.0 kg/ha) among all lakes surveyed and had a mean success rate of 0.94 fish/angler-hour and 0.18 kg/angler-hour. Mean pressure among all lakes was 318.2 angler-hours/ha (SD = 145.3 angler-hours/ha). Lepomis macrochirus was the most sought after species during the survey, followed by Pomoxis sp., Micropterus salmoides, and lctalurus punctatus, respectively.
Pages 102-110 |
1986 |
Diversity in Gunpowder River Trout Anglers and Implications for Management This paper summarizes a framework for understanding freshwater trout fishermen and how such a framework can be used in coldwater fishery management. It is based on a sociological study of "angler specialization" and how it relates to fisherman behavior, attitudes, and fishery management preferences. Angler specialization refers to a continuum of fishermen types from the beginning fisherman to the advanced specialist, reflected by such factors as amount of participation, gear and equipment used, and commitment to the sport.
Pages 111-116 |
1986 |
Creel survey data collected from the marine recreational fishery in Alabama revealed that there were differences in harvest per unit of effort (HPUE) between the eastern and western sides of Mobile Bay. The total recreational landings from Alabama marine waters and adjacent offshore waters was 1,300,000 fish weighing 772,700 kilograms. Of the 2,250,000 angler-hours exerted on the fishery, 1,245,000 angler-hours (55%) were directed at particular species of fish, primarily flounders, red drum, speckled seatrout, Spanish mackerel and king mackerel.
Pages 117-126 |
1986 |
Effects of Angling on Largemouth Bass Population Structure in a Previously Unfished Mississippi Lake Fishery data were collected from February to August 1984 for Bluff Lake, Noxubee County, Mississippi, to evaluate the effect of refuge areas and size and creel limits in reducing possible overharvest of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) from previously unfished waters. During the study, 1,779 bass were marked and 150 were recaptured. The pre-fishing bass population was estimated at 7,657. Fishing mortality during opening weekend was 10%,525 parties who fished a total of 3,292 hours caught 361 bass (255 kg). Cecil A. Jennings, E. A. Gluesing, R. J. Muncy
Pages 127-137 |
1986 |
Effects of Increasing Penalties on Compliance with Fishing Regulations Very little attention has been given to the penalty necessary to achieve compliance with fishery management laws. A penalty increase from $200 to $2,500 for shrimping in the area from 7.3-m deep water to the outer limit of the Texas Territorial Sea was imposed in 1981. Brown shrimp (Penaeus aztecus) and white shrimp (Penaeus setiferus) commercial catches and shrimping violations were used to determine if this increase reduced illegal shrimping in the closed area. Illegal landings of brown shrimp were reduced. However, violations were not eliminated.
Pages 138-142 |
1986 |
The striped bass (Morone saxatilis) x white bass (M. chrysops) hybrid is widely stocked to support recreational fishing and is of interest as a commercial aquaculture candidate. Nevertheless, there is little information concerning the relative performance of these hybrids in various salinities. A replicated 126-day study compared growth, survival, standing crop, and feed conversion ofjuvenile hybrid bass (mean size 5.8 g) reared under controlled conditions at 0, 7, 14,21, 28, and 35 ppt salinity. Theodore I. J. Smith, W. E. Jenkins, R.W. Haggerty
Pages 143-151 |
1986 |
Controlled spawning techniques for cultured striped bass (Morone saxatilis) to produce striped bass and striped bass/white bass (M. chrysops) hybrids were demonstrated. Some striped bass males matured at age 2 while almost all were mature by age 3 (mean weight 2.3 kg, 550 mm TL). In contrast, no female striped bass were mature at age 2 and only 16% were ripe at age 3 (3.4 kg, 623 mm TL). By age 4, an estimated 59% of the females were mature (4.9 kg, 692 mm TL). Theodore I. J. Smith, W. E. Jenkins
Pages 152-162 |
1986 |
Use of Additional Calcium in Soft-water Ponds for Improved Striped Bass Survival Fingerling production and post-harvest survival were compared for striped bass (Marone saxatilis) produced in ponds with low «2 mg/liter) levels of calcium and in ponds where calcium was increased (14-40 mg/liter) by the addition of calcium chloride. Production pond calcium levels were not correlated with fry survival, or biomass production in ponds. Post-harvest survival of fingerlings from treated ponds was significantly better than post-harvest survival of fish from control ponds. Alfred C. Mauldin II, J. M. Grizzle, D. E. Young, H. E. Henderson
Pages 163-168 |
1986 |
Development of Nursery Systems for Shortnose Sturgeon, Acipenser brevirostrum Shortnose sturgeon, Acipenser brevirostrum, range from Canada to Florida and are listed as an endangered species in the United States. During 1985, a cooperative state/federal program focused on development of nursery systems for production of stockable size juveniles. Mortality was high (80%) during the first 2-3 months of tank rearing trials in spite of the use of various disease control agents and differing culture techniques. However, once a size of -180 mm T.L. (30 g) was attained, mortality essentially ceased. Theodore I. J. Smith, W. E. Jenkins, W. D. Oldland, R. D. Hamilton
Pages 169-177 |
1986 |
Spawning and Grow-out Trials with Red Drum in South Carolina Increasing interest in the farming of red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) has resulted in research and development activities with this species at the Waddell Mariculture Center in South Carolina. Red drum adults were captured from tidal impoundments and held in ponds until being moved to tanks for spawning during their natural reproductive season. Three females averaging 11 kg spawned 9 million eggs, 50% of which hatched. The fry were reared to fingerlings in fertilized ponds. Survival of fry to fingerlings was 24%. Survival of fingerlings through their first winter was 57%. J. Stephen Hopkins, A. D. Stokes, P. A. Sandifer, R. A. Smiley, T. R. McTeer
Pages 178-186 |
1986 |
Young-of-the-year mixed-sex blue tilapia (Tilapia aurea) averaging 6.1 g were stocked on 30 June 1982, at a rate of 5,000/ha in 3 O.l-ha ponds containing 10,000 channel catfish/ha. Male and female tilapia were not significantly different in weight after 55 days, averaging 111.6 g and 106.4 g respectively. After 118 days, males were significantly larger than females, averaging 248.9 g vs 211.3 g for the females. Male growth during this period averaged 2.06 glday vs 1.72 glday for the females. The tilapia ranged in weight from 164 g to 351 g at harvest on 17 November.
Pages 187-193 |
1986 |
Biochemical Genetics of Largemouth Bass Populations in Alabama Thirty-six enzyme loci were surveyed for 22 largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) populations from 7 watersheds in Alabama. Twenty-one loci were polymorphic. Nei's normalized genetic identity (I) and Rogers' genetic similarity (S) showed little divergence among the populations (I = 0.990 and S = 0.9792). However, several drainages contained unique alleles in frequencies greater than 0.05 and several alleles were identified that were not found in a previous nationwide survey. Kimberly G. Norgren, R. A. Dunham, R. O. Smitherman, W. C. Reaves
Pages 194-205 |
1986 |
Age, Growth, and Mortality of Florida Largemouth Bass Utilizing Otoliths Age composition, growth, and mortality of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) populations in 6 major Florida resources were determined. Most largemouth bass were in the first 4 or 5 year classes; however, 6 and 7 year old fish were not uncommon, and largemouth bass up to 12 years of age were collected. Females grew faster and exhibited greater longevity than males. Total annual mortality (A) estimated from catch curves ranged from 0.37 for the Suwannee River to 0.54 in Lake Weir and was within the range reported from other localities. Wesley Porak, W. S. Coleman, S. Crawford
Pages 206-215 |
1986 |
Biology of Redbreast Sunfish in Beaver Ponds Redbreast sunfish (Lepomis auritus) is an abundant member comprising 30% of total biomass of the fish community in beaver ponds in piedmont South Carolina. Total length-weight relationship for 534 redbreast sunfish collected from 36 beaver ponds was: 10g10Wg = - 5.06 + 3.12 log10TLmm• Mean back-calculated TL for age classes I-V were 41,75, 102, 128, and 147 mm, respectively. Growth of males was faster than the growth of females, and males appeared to have better survival. Sex ratio favored males 1.00: 1.32. Daniel S. Levine, A. G. Eversole, H. A. Loyacano
Pages 216-226 |
1986 |
Age and Growth of Brook Trout in Southern Appalachian Streams Samples of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) were collected by electrofishing in 28 streams in 5 southeastern states between June 1977 and March 1978. Whole and sectioned otoliths were used to estimate age and the annual growth increments of 998 fish. General compliance with 4 criteria suggested validity of the otolith ageing method. Although 1 fish was age X, 98% were age III or younger. Brook trout from all streams grew the most in length during their first year. Second-year growth represented 28% (median) of median first-year growth.
Pages 227-236 |
1986 |
The Biology of the Paddlefish in Lake Cumberland, Kentucky The biology of the paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) in Lake Cumberland, Kentucky, was studied extensively from September 1982 to July 1984. Females were larger and lived longer than males. Males grew faster than females during the first 6 years of life and females more in later years. Twelve age groups were identified. Age groups V and VI represented 33% of the population. Males were more numerous than females in the winter and spring. Annual gonad development began in October and spawning occurred in late April and early May. Males matured at age V and females at age VIII. John R. Hageman, D. C. Timpe, R.D.Hoyt
Pages 237-248 |
1986 |
Effect of the Savannah Tide Gate on Striped Bass Egg Distribution and Survival During 1977 and 1978 A comparison of striped bass, Morone saxatilis, egg abundance, distribution and survival during 2 years in the Savannah River estuary gave some indications of the possible effects of the Savannah River Tide Gate on the spawning success of this species. Eggs are more likely to be found farther upstream when the tide gate is in operation. Apparently striped bass respond to increased salinities by spawning farther upstream. By using egg stage as a measure of age, survivorship curves based on relative abundance of the different egg stages were calculated. Kenneth N. Black, R. C. Dudley, A. W. Mullis
Pages 249-257 |
1986 |
Recovery of Riverine Muskellunge Populations in North Carolina The muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) population of the French Broad River was sampled to determine relative abundance and growth characteristics and to document muskellunge reproduction. In addition, forage fish availability was also documented. Electrofishing catch per unit of effort rates were 4.7 fish/hour in the French Broad River. Over one-third of the muskellunge captured were non-stocked fish, indicating reproduction is occurring. J. P. Monaghan, Jr., J. C. Borawa
Pages 258-265 |
1986 |
Spatial and Temporal Movements of Striped Bass in the Upper Alabama River A radio-telemetry study was conducted to determine spatial and temporal movements of adult striped bass (Morone saxatilis) in the Jones Bluff section of the Alabama River. Five fish were successfully implanted with radio transmitters during the summer of 1981 and the spring of 1982. These fish made extensive use of the Thurlow Dam tailwater on the Tallapoosa River. Scott D. Lamprecht, W. L. Shelton
Pages 266-274 |
1986 |
Twelve adult fish, three each of northern and Florida largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides and M. s. jloridanus) in each of 2 approximately 2-ha impoundments were implanted with ultrasonic transmitters and located over a period of 1 year to determine if distributional differences existed between the subspecies and to determine what factors might be responsible for any observed differences. Home range was beween 0.37 and 1.11 ha for all individuals. Average home range sizes were similar between subspecies and ponds. Robert K. Betsill, R. L.Noble, W.H. Neill
Pages 275-286 |
1986 |
The Fish Community of Lake Ellis Simon, North Carolina We sampled the fish community of 607-ha Lake Ellis Simon (Lake Ellis), North Carolina, from 1980 to 1983 with 6 types of gear. Several currently used fishery indices were calculated from the data and the values evaluated for classification of the fish community of Lake Ellis Simon. More of the 21 species recorded from the lake were taken by electrofishing and rotenone (18 and 17, respectively) than by the other methods. Electrofishing provided the largest catch per unit of effort. Standing crop estimates based on rotenone sampling were 51 kg/ha in 1981 and 78.7 kg/ha in 1983. Melvin T. Huish, J. M. Hinshaw, J.H. Kirby
Pages 287-296 |
1986 |
Catfish Movement and Distribution in the Johns River, Florida A 3-year tagging study was conducted to determine movement and distribution of catfish in the St. Johns River, Florida. A total of 8,800 white catfish (lctalurus catus), channel catfish (I. punctatus), brown bullhead (I. nebulosus) and yellow bullhead (I. natalis) were tagged with Floy FD-68B anchor tags from May 1983 through December 1985. Of these tagged fish, 1,227 (13.9%) were recaptured. The highest return was from lake habitat (22.8%) followed by riverine (17.1 %) and tributary (7.0%) habitats. The longest distance travelled was 178.2 kIn upstream. Marty M. Hale, J. E. Crumpton, D. J. Renfro
Pages 297-306 |
1986 |
Streambank Stabilization Using Geomatrix Matting-Simpson Creek, Virginia Highway construction necessitated relocating 0.8 kIn of Simpson Creek, a small Appalachian trout stream. Streambank stabilization was undertaken using a flexible soil reinforcement matting made of heavy nylon monofilaments fused into an 18-mm thick mat of open construction followed by grass seeding. The matting provided a matrix for vegetative root development and accelerated revegetation over untouched banks and banks only hydro- or hand-seeded. Loss of the project during a 100+ year flood is attributed primarily to soil type and channel configuration problems.
Pages 307-312 |
1986 |
State Wildlife Management Programs for Private Lands in the Southeast Wildlife agencies in the 16 southeastern states were surveyed by mail to determine what programs were offered to encourge wildlife management on and public access to privately owned lands. To promote wildlife management on these lands, 14 agencies offered technical services, 7 agencies provided wildlife management materials, and 1 offered tax incentives. Public access to private lands was promoted through free cooperative areas in 9 states and fee-based cooperative areas in 5 states. All agencies considered their programs successful. T. Bently Wigley, M. A. Melchiors
Pages 313-319 |
1986 |
Test of a Population Estimation Technique for Red-cockaded Woodpeckers A population estimation technique for red-cockaded woodpeckers (Picoides borealis), originally developed in the South Carolina Coastal Plain, was tested in the Georgia Piedmont. The technique provided an accurate estimate within 8% of the true population size. The survey procedures have been tested in the major habitat types occupied by red-cockaded woodpeckers and should provide valid population estimates throughout the species' range. Michael R. Lennartz, J. D. Metteauer
Pages 320-324 |
1986 |
Bird Abundance and Cavity Use 25 Years After Timber Stand Improvement Relative abundance of birds and cavity use by vertebrates were determined on 2 20-ha sites in a mature, second-growth Appalachian forest. One site received timber stand improvement (TSI) by tree girdling 25 years prior to measurement, and the other site did not receive TSI. Although snag density, animal-created cavity density, tree density, and tree basal area were higher on the TSI site than on the control, there were few differences in the relative abundance of birds between sites. William C. Mccomb, J. J. Moriarty
Pages 325-333 |
1986 |
A Non-electric Method for Releasing a Drop Net A non-electric method of detonating blasting caps used to release whitetailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and turkey (Meleagus gallapano) drop nets was investigated under field conditions. This method was tested on 12 occasions, with 9 drops on deer or turkey. This method is considered safer than the electric dynamite cap method and results indicated that it is comparable to the electric blasting cap method in reliability and ease of assembly.
Pages 334-337 |
1986 |