Proceedings of Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Conference
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Growth and Food Habits of Age-0 Walleye x Sauger Hybrids in Thunderbird Reservoir, Oklahoma Ninety-eight thousand walleye (Stizostedion vitreum vitreum) x sauger (S. canadense) hybrid (saugeye) fingerlings were stocked in Thunderbird Reservoir, Oklahoma, in May 1985, and 129,400 fingerlings were introduced in April 1986 to evaluate the possibilities of a superior put, grow, and take fishery where previous walleye fry stockings have failed. Saugeye showed rapid growth rates; age-0 fish attained a mean length of 270.8 ± 8.2 mm (mean ± 95% CL) by October 1985, and 256.1 ± 11.2 mm by October 1986. Leslie G. Leeds, G. L. Summers
Pages 105-110 |
1987 |
Within-bank disposal of dredged material has detrimentally impacted natural habitats and gamefish of the Apalachicola River. Between 1947 and 1980 40 km of natural bank habitat has been altered by disposal of dredged material resulting from navigational maintenance activities by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Gamefish catch per unit of effort (CPUE) values from natural bank habitats were significantly greater (P < .05) than those from "new," "recent," and "old" disposal sites.
Pages 111-118 |
1987 |
Parasitism of Larval Fishes in a Riverine Overflow Habitat Parasite loads of 4 larval fish species in a lower Mississippi River overflow pond were compared. Differences in parasite loads appeared to be related to adult spawning locations and larval fish habitat preferences. Allacanthochasmus sp. was the only parasite found in larval fishes, with maximum infestations of I metacercarial cyst in bluegill and 2 cysts in shad and inland silverside. No parasitism was observed in crappie. Total percent parasitism was highest in silverside (mean ± SE, 2.2 ± 0.5%), followed by bluegill (0.9 ± 0.2%) and shad (0.9 ± 0.3%). Steven A. Fischer, W. E. Kelso
Pages 119-125 |
1987 |
Fish Assemblage Characteristics of Acid-Sensitive Streams in the Southern Appalachian Mountains Relationships between fish abundance and diversity and stream pH and alkalinity were assessed to evaluate potential impacts of acidic precipitation on fish assemblages of southern Appalachian Mountain headwater streams. Data were obtained from first- and third-order reaches of 12 stream systems during spring and fall 1983 and spring 1984. Assemblages exhibited low diversity and typically had low biomass. Dean L. Fowler, M. J. Van Den Avyle, M. Hudy
Pages 126-135 |
1987 |
Multivariate Morphological Variation in Channel Catfish from Three Louisiana Lakes Channel catfish (lctalurus punctatus) were obtained from 3 lakes in southeastern Louisiana during the fall of 1986. A truss network of morphological measurements was developed, resulting in 10 variables measured on each individual fish. Morphological variables were adjusted to remove the effect of standard length through least-squares regression. Multivariate analysis of variance of adjusted variables yielded significant (P < 0.01) differences among lakes. C. G. Lutz, W. R. Wolters, A. J. Joubert, C. F. Bryan, W. E. Kelso
Pages 136-144 |
1987 |
Stress-mortality Differences between Intensively-and Extensively-Reared Largemouth Bass Stress due to confinement in a net caused higher mortalities in largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides salmoides which were extensively-reared in ponds on zooplankton and other invertebrates than in those which were intensively-reared in raceways on pelleted food. Fish that were intensively-reared weighed more than the fish reared in ponds, although both groups were sorted with the same bar-grader. Intensively-reared fish exhibited 3% and 9% mortalities after 13- and 16-hour net confinements, respectively, compared to 34% and 38% for those fish reared in ponds. J. Holt Williamson, G. J. Carmichael
Pages 145-149 |
1987 |
Effectiveness of a Catch-and-release Regulation for Largemouth Bass in a Florida Lake The effectiveness of a catch-and-release regulation for largemouth bass (Mieropterus salmoides) was assessed from 1982 to 1987 at Webb Lake, Florida. The objective was to prevent rapid overharvest of bass and maintain high angler success rates in this new 158-ha lake. Prior to opening the lake to public fishing, experimental angling for largemouth bass resulted in catch rates (C/E) averaging 3.3 fish/ hour. During 30 months of public fishing, the average C/E dropped to 1.3 fish/hour. Thomas R. Champeau, K. W. Denson
Pages 150-158 |
1987 |
Preliminary Habitat Suitability Index Curves for Sauger A Delphi exercise conducted on sauger (Stizostedion canadense) with a panel of 17 experts resulted in II habitat suitability index curves that associate various life stages or activities of sauger with 5 variables: velocity, depth, substrate type, temperature, and cover. The curves are preliminary but should be useful for assessing habitat suitability for sauger until empirical curves are developed and for focusing future research and information exchange.
Pages 159-167 |
1987 |
Attitudes, Practices, and Preferences of Licensed Fresh Water Anglers in Florida The Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission conducted a telephone survey of 602 licensed resident fresh water anglers to assess the effectiveness of agency programs and delineate future direction. Over 70% of license holders were primarily largemouth bass fishermen. Licensed anglers have a higher socioeconomic status than the general public. At least 60% of licensed bass anglers support restrictive regulations to improve bass fishing. Scott Hardin, J. D. Rayburn, III, G. Posnansky
Pages 168-177 |
1987 |
Profiles of Shenandoah River Anglers Fishing under Three Black Bass Length Limit Regulations An on-site interview and mail questionnaire survey of 409 anglers on the Shenandoah River, Virginia, was conducted to compare the characteristics, motivations, perceptions, and preferences of anglers fishing under 3 different minimum black bass length limit regulations (no size limit, a 279-330 mm slot length limit, and a 305 mm minimum limit). B. D. Chipman, J. W. Kauffman, Louis A. Helfrich
Pages 178-186 |
1987 |
Evaluation of a Southeastern, Two-story Rainbow Trout Fishery A stocked rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) fishery in newly impounded Tellico Reservoir, Tennessee, was evaluated through creel surveys. In 1980, the first year of impoundment, trout made up 41.1% by weight of all fish harvested declining to a mean of 9.8% over the next 4 years. Estimated annual effort for trout averaged 53,000 hours. Rainbow trout catch rate averaged 0.067 fish per hour, and the harvest return of stocked rainbow trout averaged around 69% by weight over the 5-year period. Average catch per hour was lower than observed from other southeastern, 2-story trout fisheries.
Pages 187-196 |
1987 |
Spawning Sequence of Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Gizzard Shad The effect of body size on the temporal spawning sequence of female largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), and gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) was examined in 2 Mississippi reservoirs by monitoring gonadal development through portions of the spawning seasons. Largemouth bass began spawning in late March when water temperature was near 15° C, gizzard shad in about mid-April at temperatures nearing 17° C, and bluegill in late April when temperatures reached 21° C; however, spawning seasons of the 3 species overlapped. L. Esteban Miranda, R. J. Muncy
Pages 197-204 |
1987 |
Growth and Year-class Success of Yellow Perch Following Impoundment Population dynamics of yellow perch, Perca fiavescens Mitchill, were examined during the initial 7 years of impoundment of West Point Lake (1975-1981). Preimpoundment lengths of yellow perch at successive ages for the 1972 to 1974 year classes were greater than lengths at successive ages for the 1976 to 1981 year classes. The 1975 year class was intermediate to those before and after impoundment. Yellow perch reached maturity in 2 years, and the number of young-of-theyear (YOY) was highly correlated (r = 0.99; P < 0.05) to the number of YOY 2 years earlier.
Pages 205-213 |
1987 |
Zooplankton Abundances in Vegetated and Nonvegetated Areas: Implications for Fisheries Management A 5-month series of biweekly metazoan zooplankton samples from vegetated and unvegetated littoral areas and their respective adjacent limnetic areas was collected from Lake Fayetteville, Arkansas. No significant differences (P ≤ 0.05) in densities of Rotatoria and Cladocera were detected among any of the sample areas. However, densities of Copepoda in the vegetated littoral area were significantly less than those associated with the unvegetated littoral area. Predation by littoral-dwelling planktivorous fishes on copepods is suggested. Donald C. Jackson, E. H. Schmitz
Pages 214-220 |
1987 |
Flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) in Oklahoma lakes and rivers were sampled using gasoline-powered generators with variable voltage pulsators (VVP), magneto «telephone» generators, and micro-electronic «pacemaker» electrofishing devices. VVP gear produced the highest numbers of flathead observed surfacing (O/f) and collected (C/f) per electrofishing attempt. Telephones and pacemakers produced somewhat lower Olf and Clf values but length frequencies were similar to VVP samples.
Pages 221-229 |
1987 |
Increasing the Effectiveness of Electrofishing Boats in Low Conductivity Waters The anode and cathode arrangements on an electrofishing boat using pulsed D.C. output were manipulated to increase the effective area of the electric field. Voltage gradient (volts/cm) measurements were taken at various distances and depths at 90 and 180 degrees in relation to the long axis of the electrofishing boat. The objective of the study was to improve the efficiency of the electrofisher in low conductivity waters.
Pages 230-236 |
1987 |
Evaluation of Wire Catfish Traps for Commercial Fishing in Central Florida Lakes Two types of commercial wire catfish traps were fished in lakes Dora and Eustis between January and May 1984. Catches at shoreline and offshore fishing sites were evaluated for both trap types. Door throat traps harvested 4.1 catfish, 0.6 game fish, and 0.1 non-game fish per trap day. Open throat traps harvested 0.8 catfish, 0.6 game fish, and 0.2 non-game fish per day. Door throat traps were 5.7 times more efficient at harvesting catfish than open throat traps. Overall, shoreline fishing sites yielded more fish (catfish, game fish, and non-game fish) than offshore sites. J. E. Crumpton, M. M. Hale, D. J. Renfro
Pages 237-243 |
1987 |
Marking Striped Bass with Rare Earth Elements Non-radioactive rare earth elements (REE) were evaluated as potential markers in scales of hatchery-reared juvenile striped bass Marone saxatilis over a 12week feeding study. Uptake and retention levels of europium (Eu) and terbium (Tb) detected by neutron activation analyses at below 1 p,g/g could be related directly to dietary concentrations of the 2 elements and duration of feeding. Decreased relative concentrations following post-feeding could be related to scale mass increases and the inherent problem with detection techniques which analyze for amounts per unit mass. Robert J. Muncy, M. C. Parker, H. A. Poston
Pages 244-250 |
1987 |
Identification of Morone Species and Congeneric Hybrids using Isoelectric Focusing The 4 North American species of the genus Morone were evaluated using isoelectric focusing for determination of species specific protein phenotypes. Each species could be characterized by a pair of protein bands that had isoelectric points in the 3.0 to 5.0 pH range. These diagnostic protein bands were then used to successfully identify 3 congeneric hybrids. The technique of isoelectric focusing yields results that are accurate in determination of species within this genus and serves as a powerful complement to other electrophoretic techniques in analyses of Morone populations. William D. Harvey, L. T. Fries
Pages 251-256 |
1987 |
Estimates and Chronology of Waterfowl Use of Mississippi Catfish Ponds Estimates from aerial surveys (Nov-Feb 1983-87) of ducks, geese, and American coots (Fulica americana) wintering on catfish ponds in western Mississippi are presented. Estimates did not appear to be biased by the time of day clusters were surveyed, by changing observers, or by changing clusters surveyed between years. Estimates increased from an average of 54,000 birds in 1983-84, to 121,000 in 1985--86, but decreased to 105,000 in 1986-87. James A. Dubovsky, R. M..Kaminski
Pages 257-265 |
1987 |
Characteristics of Deer Hunting Lessees in South Carolina and Mississippi Characteristics and activities of hunters leasing white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) hunting rights in South Carolina and Mississippi during 1984 were assessed by mail survey. Of 520 questionnaires delivered, 66% were returned. Safety (81 %), fellowship (76%), and higher quality hunting (70%) were ranked as the most important reasons for leasing hunting rights by respondents in both states. The majority of hunters in both states felt that the right to post leased lands was very important, with about 50% indicating they would discontinue leasing if posting rights were taken away. Frederick A. Busch, D. C. Guynn, Jr.
Pages 266-270 |
1987 |
Effects of Pine Regeneration on Vegetation, Deer Hunting, and Harvest Regeneration of 10,000 ha of mixed forest to loblolly pine over 14 years resulted in extensive vegetative changes. One hundred forty-five herbaceous and 68 woody plant species were recorded from the study area. Forty-nine percent of herbaceous species encountered were forbs. Grasses were the most dominant plant group with 25.2% coverage at the initiation of the study. Mean percent coverage of all herbaceous plant groups increased through year 2, then gradually decreased. Plant coverage increased for all groups except woody vines following a controlled burn in year 11.
Pages 271-278 |
1987 |
Use of Nest Boxes by Squirrels in the South Carolina Piedmont Nest box use by gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) and southern flying squirrels (Glaucomys volans) was studied in 2 isolated hardwood stands in the South Carolina Piedmont from December 1980 through December 1983. Over a 3-year period, an average of 94% of 100 boxes were used by squirrels. The number of squirrels occupying boxes increased (P < 0.001) over the 3-year period. Parturition dates and litter sizes were determined for 104 litters containing 283 squirrels.
Pages 279-287 |
1987 |
Bed Sites of White-tailed Deer Fawns in South Texas Canopy cover of vegetation was sampled at bed sites of 30 white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawns in south Texas during August 1986. Visual obstruction by vegetation to I m height was sampled at the bed sites, within 25 m of the bed sites, and at random points within 2 pastures. Mean canopy cover at bed sites was greatest for grasses (50.2%) and forbs (15.9%). Cover of woody plants within 25 m was 19%. Mean visual obstruction at the bed sites was consistently greater than that within 25 m or at random points within the 2 pastures. Kenneth J. Hyde, C. A. DeYoung, A. Garza, Jr.
Pages 288-293 |
1987 |
Comparison of Inventory Methods for Wild Turkeys in South Texas Line transect, mark-recapture, and 200-m strips counted from a truck were compared as methods of estimating numbers of Rio Grande wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) on a 5,700-ha south Texas study area. Line transect produced the highest population estimate (N = 561, SE = 78), followed by 200-m truck strip (N = 312, SE = 53), and mark-recapture (N = 278, SE = 28). Compliance with underlying assumptions was assessed for each method. The line transect method was judged most promising for further evaluation. Charles A. DeYoung, J. C. Priebe
Pages 294-298 |
1987 |
Effects of Short Duration Grazing on Deer Home Ranges Twenty-three white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) were radio-tracked from February 1984 to February 1985 on adjacent south Texas areas subjected to short duration (SDG) and continuous (CG) cattle grazing. Deer that ranged between the 2 grazing treatments were termed border deer. There were no (P > 0.05) differences in home range size by grazing treatment or sex, but variability was high. Home ranges were similar for deer on the SDG vs. CG area in spite of a 62% greater stocking rate under short duration for 9 of 12 study months. Timothy F. Kohl, C. A. DeYoung, A. Garza, Jr.
Pages 299-302 |
1987 |
Abundance and Selection of Invertebrates by Northern Bobwhite Chicks Invertebrate density and biomass, northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) chick invertebrate selection, and vegetation stem density and biomass were studied in old field (OF), fertilized old field (FOF), and fertilized kobe lespedeza (FKL) (Lespedeza striata var. kobei) plots, in the summers of 1985 and 1986. Total invertebrate density and biomass were not different (P > 0.05) among treatments. Coleoptera (beetles) density and biomass were greatest (P < 0.05) in FKL plots in 1986. John R. Jackson, G. A. Hurst, E. A. Gluesing
Pages 303-310 |
1987 |
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Translocation Experiments in South Carolina Three female red-cockaded woodpeckers (Picoides borealis) were translocated and released separately into 2 colonies with resident bachelor males in April 1986. Two females paired with resident males at their release site. One pair fledged young in 1986, and both pairs fledged young in 1987. The translocation increased the local population from 1 to 3 pairs. Four nestling red-cockadeds were fostered in May 1987. All fostered young fledged. Flying squirrels (Glaucomys volans) in all active colonies threatened introductions and nesting attempts. John T. DeFazio, Jr., M. A. Hunnicutt, M. R. Lennartz, G. L. Chapman, J. A. Jackson
Pages 317-317 |
1987 |
An Estimate of Unretrieved Deer Following a Muzzleloader Hunt Air and ground crews conducted a search for carcasses of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) on Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) following a 5-day, either-sex muzzleloader hunt. The search covered 48.4% of the refuge>s 5,047 ha. A total of 8 carcasses was found with muzzleloader wounds. Based on the area covered, an estimate of 16.5 unretrieved deer (23.9% of the 69 deer harvested) was calculated. Interviewed hunters reported 16 unretrieved deer or 23.2% of the total harvest. All 8 carcasses found were adult does. John R. Robinette, M. E. Cartwright, T. B. Wigley, T. M. Wilkins
Pages 318-322 |
1987 |
An Historical Update of The Southeastern Section, The Wildlife Society 1979-1987 The Southeastern Section, The Wildlife Society (TWS), chartered 19 July 1948 has completed 39 years of operation. Thirty chapters within the Section have been chartered. Committee and other Section activities are described in this report. Information for this report was gathered from committee reports, executive board and annual business meeting minutes, Southeastern Section, TWS Newsletters, previous historical reports and Proceedings of Annual Conferences, Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Pages 323-333 |
1987 |
Habitat Variables Affecting Nesting Success of the American Alligator in Florida Five aerially estimated habitat variables and nest spacing patterns were used to develop predictive models for evaluating the status of American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) nests on 2 lakes in central Florida. Models developed from data on 146 and 54 nests on Orange Lake and Lake Woodruff, respectively, indicated that none of the habitat variables were useful in predicting nest success. Nests occurred in clumped distributions in some years, but were not clumped in the same areas from year to year. Michael L. Jennings, H. F. Percival, C. L. Abercrombie
Pages 334-342 |
1987 |
Habitats and Movements of Adult Alligator Snapping Turtles in Northeast Louisiana Home range, habitat use, and daily movements of 11 adult alligator snapping turtles (Macroclemys temmincki) were studied with telemetry in Black Bayou Lake and Bayou Desiard, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, from 8 August 1984 to 6 November 1985. Six turtles were native to the study area, and 5 were introduced. No difference (P > 0.05) was found between the mean daily distances traveled by introduced turtles and those traveled by native turtles. Minimum home range sizes were not different (P > 0.05) between introduced and native turtles.
Pages 343-348 |
1987 |
Habitat Evaluation for the Cape Sable Sparrow in East Everglades In a study of the distribution of the Cape Sable sparrow (Ammodramus maritima mirabilis) in East Everglades, data were collected describing vegetation and soil characteristics at points sampled for occurrence of the sparrow. Data were used to assess the utility of a habitat suitability model. Of 13 variables derived from the soil and vegetation data, none were correlated with numbers of sparrows at the sample points. Timothy E. O'Meara, W. R. Marion
Pages 349-357 |
1987 |
Methods for Evaluating Abundance and Distribution of River Otters in Georgia Data for assessing trends in river otter (Lutra canadensis) distribution and abundance are difficult to collect because monitoring techniques are currently unavailable, prohibitively expensive, or are applicable only to small areas. Scent-station and field-sign techniques for gathering such information were evaluated in 52 counties and 6 physiographic regions of Georgia from 1983 through 1986. Indices derived from scent-station and field-sign surveys were correlated (P < 0.01). Joseph D. Clark, T. Hon, K. D. Ware, J.H. Jenkins
Pages 358-364 |
1987 |
Evaluation of a Ruffed Grouse Reintroduction in Tennessee Thirty-six ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) trapped in eastern Tennessee were released in western Tennessee during fall and winter 1985-86. Birds were monitored by radio telemetry and/or observation through spring 1986. Drumming surveys were conducted in the spring of 1986 and 1987. Thirteen drumming logs were located. Two activity centers were delineated in 1986, and 4 in 1987. Characteristics of drumming logs and surrounding habitat are comparable with those reported in the literature.
Pages 365-372 |
1987 |
Breeding Activity of American Woodcock in Alabama as Related to Temperature Nests and broods of American woodcock (Scolopax minor) were located during late winter and early spring in Alabama from 1976 through 1985 using trained pointing dogs. The number of hours of search effort required to locate a nest or brood decreased linearly with an increase in the number of days in January with mean temperatures ≥4.4°C. Generally, warmer Januarys resulted in increased nesting activity by American woodcock in Alabama. M. Keith Causey, M. K. Hudson, T. P. Mack
Pages 373-371 |
1987 |
Reproductive Characteristics of Yearling and Adult Male White-tailed Deer Differential development of reproductive characteristics and sex organs among age classes of male white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) during the breeding season was studied in west-central South Carolina. Blood samples and reproductive organs were obtained from 292 hunter-harvested deer from 26 October through 21 December 1985. Peak serum testosterone concentrations of ≥3.5-yearold deer occurred during the first week of the study, whereas peak concentrations in younger deer occurred approximately 4 weeks later. Karl V. Miller, O. E. Rhodes, Jr., T. R. Litchfield, M. H. Smith, R. L. Marchinton
Pages 378-384 |
1987 |
Streamside and Adjacent Upland Forest Habitats in the Ouachita Mountains Habitat characteristics of 2 landforms, flood plain and adjacent upland forest, were sampled along perennial streams in 3 regions of the Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas. Stand density, basal area, and den tree density were not different between landforms or among mountain regions. However, the proportions of stand density and basal area comprised of hardwood species and nut-producing species were usually different between landforms and regions. M. Anthony Melchiors, C. Cicero
Pages 385-393 |
1987 |
Use of Scent-station Methodology to Assess Raccoon Abundance Monthly scent-station visitation rates, derived from 19 transects located in 4 habitat types (bottomland hardwood, bluff-shoreline, upland hardwood, and pinehardwood) in western Tennessee during May 1982 through November 1984 were evaluated as indices of raccoon (Procyon lotor) abundance. The correlation between scent-station indices and winter raccoon density estimates was assessed at 9 sites. Generally, scent-station visitation rates were high from May to October in all habitats, and moderate to low from November to April.
Pages 394-403 |
1987 |
White-tailed Deer Hunting with Dogs in East Texas White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) were experimentally chased with dogs in east Texas in December 1984 and in January and December 1985. Chase duration and dog dispersal were determined with the aid of radio telemetry. Fifty-three experimental chases of deer were conducted; chase duration averaged 18 minutes. Average dog dispersal from the point of release was 1.1 km; 70% of chases were within 1.6 km of the release point. Joseph J. Campo, G. E. Spencer, B. Ortego
Pages 404-409 |
1987 |
Habitat at Ruffed Grouse Capture Sites in Kentucky Habitat structure and composition were measured at 51 ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) trap sites in a mixed-mesophytic forest in eastern Kentucky. High midstory stem density, low herbaceous stem density, high abundance of dead wood at ground level, and high abundance of evergreen herbs, greenbriars (Smilax spp.), and pines (Pinus spp.) contributed significantly to prediction of ruffed grouse captures. A discriminant model was tested on independent data and correctly classified 70% of 50 capture sites but misclassified 60% of 48 non-capture sites as capture sites. William C. Mccomb, S. A. Bonney, J. D. Sole
Pages 410-416 |
1987 |
Home-range Size and Overlap of Eastern Kentucky Bobcats Ten adult bobcats (Felis rufus) were located by radio-telemetry during 15 months in Breathitt County, Kentucky. Annual home ranges, calculated by using the 95% Minimum Convex Polygon Method, averaged 59.4 km2 (range 14.5-133.3 km2 , N = 6) for males and 4.7 km2 (range 2.8-8.1 km2 , N = 4) for females. Female intrasexual overlap was not observed, while male intrasexual overlap averaged 71 %. There were no differences among seasons in home-range size or percentage overlap for males or females (P > 0.05). Julianne Whitaker, R. B. Frederick, T. L. Edwards
Pages 417-423 |
1987 |
Accuracy and Precision of Line Transect Procedures for White-tailed Deer White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) densities and sex ratios were determined during 2 seasons for a semiconfined population. Two drive counts were used to estimate deer densities when an entire area was traversed, once in early winter and once in summer. In addition to the 2 drive counts, 5 random transects, totaling 4.5 km, were walked 6 times (3 times in fall and 3 in summer). Eighteen different density estimators were calculated using the line transect data. David A. Tilton, J. G. Teer, N. J. Silvy
Pages 424-431 |
1987 |
Fall Foods of Black Bears in Arkansas Stomach contents of 59 black bears (Ursus americanus) killed by hunters in Arkansas from 1981 to 1986 were examined. Acorns (Quercus spp.) comprised 34.1% of the total volume examined and occurred in 66.1% of the stomachs. Fruits of pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), hickory (Carya spp.), persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), Carolina buckthorn (Rhamnus caroliniana), devil's walkingstick (Aralia spinosa), and wild grapes (Vitis spp.) were commonly consumed by bears. Joseph D. Clark, W. R. Guthrie, W. B. Owen
Pages 432-437 |
1987 |
Black Bear Roadkills in Florida From 1976 to 1986,99 black bears (Ursus americanus) killed by motor vehicles were collected from roadsides throughout Florida. Males (N = 66) were killed approximately twice as frequently as females (N = 30). Males of dispersal age were killed more frequently than bears in other age classes. Seasonal peaks in roadkills occurred in May-July and in October-December. Strategies aimed at reducing the number of road-killed bears include driver education, bear crossing signs, and underpasses in new highway construction projects which allow bears safe passage.
Pages 438-442 |
1987 |
Need, Evaluation and Preparation of Decoy Deer As Tennessee began building its deer herd, a problem arose with hunters shooting deer from public rights of ways. Due to ineffective enforcement practices, the problem became a major concern of landowners and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The need arose to develop an effective and legal method to address violations and ensure compliance of wildlife laws. The idea of a decoy deer has been developed into a very effective tool which has been tested in the judicial system. This tool has also been demonstrated to be cost efficient.
Pages 443-446 |
1987 |
Impacts of Hunting on Duck Populations The wood duck and other species of waterfowl were spared by reducing overharvest caused by unregulated hunting. The comparison of scientific investigations to duck hunter and law enforcement agent questionnaires revealed considerable controversy over the impacts of hunting and hunting regulations on duck populations and harvests. More reliable data on legal and illegal harvest, cripping loss, and nonhunting mortality are necessary for the orderly management of all species of ducks.
Pages 447-460 |
1987 |
Law Enforcement Planning: A Challenge and a Dilemma Law enforcement practitioners have always found effective planning difficult in terms of measuring results. The Division of Law Enforcement has developed a planning system that maximizes limited resources, enhances morale and fosters a team spirit. Mandatory long-range planning within the agency has lead to the implementation of a "quarterly field planning" concept by the Division in which supervisors and their officers meet together each quarter and set 4 high priority work goals and develop strategies to meet those goals.
Pages 461-465 |
1987 |
Regulating the Possession and Commercialization of Wildlife in Florida In order to ensure compliance with the state laws governing the exhibition, importation, exportation, possession and sale of wildlife, the Division of Law Enforcement of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission has established the Wildlife Inspections Section. This paper will review implementation of Florida's 2 basic laws as they relate to regulation of these activities through law enforcement specialization.
Pages 466-473 |
1987 |
The Decoy Deer Sting Operation The decoy deer sting operation identifies one way the Virginia Game Department approached a specific illegal hunting activity. The paper places emphasis on circumstances surrounding the implementation and operation of this activity. Cooperation by the courts secured the operation as a complete success.
Pages 474-476 |
1987 |