Proceedings of Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Conference
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Taxonomic Status of the Coyote in Tennessee To assess the taxonomic status of the coyote (Canis latrans) in Tennessee, the relationship of 61 Tennessee canids (unknown taxonomically) were compared to specimens of coyotes, dogs (C. familiaris), and red wolves (C. rufus). Twelve skull measurements were used in the assessment. Discriminant function analysis showed a well-defined separation of canid groups sampled. Tennessee canids clustered distinctly and were statistically separable from dog and red wolf groups. Hybridization between taxa was minimal. The wild coyote-like canids occurring in Tennessee are taxonomically coyotes. Richard A. Smith, M. L. Kennedy
Pages 219-227 |
1983 |
Changes in Soil Properties of Forests Rooted by Wild Boar In order to devise an ecologically sound management plan for the wild boar herd in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, data on the impact of these animals on the environment are essential. Soil chemical properties and nutrient concentrations were examined for possible boar impact from 9 high elevation beech gap communities ranging in severity of boar disturbance. Levels of soil organic matter, cation exchange capacity, and acidity, increased on boar-rooted sites, whereas percent base saturation declined. Michael J. Lacki, R. A. Lancia
Pages 228-236 |
1983 |
Bedding Behavior of Black Bears in Tennessee Two distinct patterns of bedding behavior of black bears (Ursus americanus) were observed; all summer beds (N =25) were surface depressions which required no preparation and all winter beds (N =9) were elaborately constructed nest-type structures. Seven summer beds were depressions in association with fallen trees, 3 were at the base of large standing trees, and 1 was adjacent to a large rock. Fourteen beds were not in the immediate vicinity of similar structures. Eight summer beds were in game trails. Kenneth G. Johnson, M. R. Pelton
Pages 237-243 |
1983 |
Characteristics and Opinions of Texas Hunters A telephone survey of 3,081 Texas hunters was conducted after the 1981-1982 hunting season. The typical hunter was white, urban, middle aged (x =40, SD = 15 years), male, was a college graduate, had an average income of $28,150 (SD =$6,100), and held a white-collar job. The average age of hunting initiation was 14 (SD =8) years. Respondents hunted an average of 22 (SD = 14) years and learned about hunting mostly from experiences in Texas. Mixed bag hunting was the norm, but 75% hunted white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus).
Pages 244-251 |
1983 |
The Use of Otoliths for Aging Morone Hybrids The use of otoliths for aging hybrid striped bass (Morone chrysops x M. saxatilis), proved successful in central Florida where reading scales is not a reliable method. Verification of annulus formation was accomplished by checking known-age fish, determining the time of annulus formation and comparing assigned ages of fish with stocking records to verify that the number of annuli was not greater than expected. Aging by reading otoliths revealed that hybrids live at least 3 years longer than indicated by reported growth rates and length frequency analysis. Lawson E. Snyder, W. K. Borkowski, S. P. McKinney
Pages 252-256 |
1983 |
Evaluation of Optimum Stocking Rate of Striped Bass x White Bass Fry in Hatchery Rearing Ponds The optimum stocking rate in hatchery rearing ponds was determined for female striped bass (Marone saxatilis) X male white bass (Marone chrysops) hybrid fry that would yield the highest number of fingerlings/ha of acceptable size and condition. Five fry stocking rates ranging from 494,000 to 2,470,000/ha were tested to determine the effect on number of fingerlings produced, average total length, average weight/I ,000, total weight, and condition. The optimum stocking rate was calculated to be 1,875,000 fry/ha, which would yield 537,000 fingerlings/ha.
Pages 257-266 |
1983 |
Age, Growth, and Survival of Morone Hybrids in Clarks Hill Reservoir, Georgia Hybrid bass (Marone saxatilis X Marone chrysops) age, growth, survival, and condition indices were studied in 1980 and 1981 to gain information needed to refine the hybrid bass stocking program on Clarks Hill Reservoir, Georgia. Age and growth data and survival estimates were derived using scales taken from fish collected with gill nets over a 12-month interval. Average calculated lengths for 1975-1980 year classes were age I, 279 mm; age II, 429 mm; age III, 491 mm; age IV, 536 mm; age V, 598 mm; and age VI, 561 mm. Jerome F. Germann, Z. E. Bunch
Pages 267-275 |
1983 |
Temperature Selection and Vertical Distribution of Striped Bass During Lake Stratification Water temperature appeared to be a major factor influencing the distribution of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) during 1978 in Lake Norman, North Carolina, while size of striped bass, dissolved oxygen concentrations, available forage, and current also had some influence on their distribution. Large striped bass [~400 mm TL) appeared to be more restricted to the cooler waters than small striped bass « 400 mm TL) when water temperature exceeded 17.0 0 C and stratified conditions existed.
Pages 276-286 |
1983 |
Food Habits and Growth of Young-of-Year Striped Bass in Cherokee Reservoir, Tennessee Of 109,675 striped bass (Morone saxatilis) stocked in June 1979 in Cherokee Reservoir, Tennessee, only 72 were recaptured. They were stocked at a mean total length of 3.5 cm and averaged 21.7 cm after I year of growth. After stocking, striped bass consumed mostly Crustacea, with Chironomidae being the primary food source for the rest of the year. Striped bass switched from invertebrates to fish (primarily Clupeidae) at 20 cm or approximately 1 year after stocking. Condition values (K) ranged from 0.8 to 1.3. Bruce M. Saul, J. L. Wilson, D. C. Peterson
Pages 287-294 |
1983 |
Experimental Marking Techniques for Young-of-Year, Hatchery-Reared Striped Bass Several experiments were tried with varying results using 5 different marking techniques in an attempt to permanently mark juvenile striped bass (Marone saxatilis). Techniques included: immersion staining, dye injection, tetracycline ingestion, streamer tagging, and fin-clipping. From a practical and economical standpoint, 2 methods were satisfactory, at least for short term marking: fin-clipping and tetracycline ingestion. The latter method showed some promise of permanency in mark retention. Other methods were either too ephemeral, too expensive, or caused considerable mortality.
Pages 295-303 |
1983 |
Some Aspects of the Summer Limnology of Lake Frierson Physiochemical characteristics of Lake Frierson were monitored biweekly from 15 May to 14 September 1979. Lake Frierson revealed intense thermal stratification in late May. Stratification continued until fall turnover in mid-September. The anoxic hypolimnion started at the 3.0 to 3.5 m sampling depth and continued to the bottom. During this time, evaporation accounted for the loss of 1.0 m of water. Data from the shallow stations revealed anoxia and oxygen values of 2.0 mgll or less on 2 dates, 10 July and 8 August 1979.
Pages 304-313 |
1983 |
Estimating Relative Sales Potential of Tilapia in Supermarkets An experimental pricing study using a Latin square design was conducted to determine the relative sales potential of fresh, pond-raised tilapia (Tilapia aurea) in supermarkets in north Alabama. Six prices ranging from $3.06/kg to $4.611kg were tested in 6 supermarkets during a 6-week period in September and October 1980. The effect of price on average sales of the sample of stores was estimated by simple linear regression. Sales potential varied from 4.11 to .97 kg liveweight! 1,000 customers over the price range, or approximately 617 to 146 kg/week for the 4 city study region. R. G. Nelson, L. L. Behrends, P. F, T. A. Barnes
Pages 314-326 |
1983 |
Comparison of Food Habits of Brook Trout and Blacknose Dace in an East Tennessee Stream Food habits of wild and hatchery-reared brook trout stocked in a stream environment were compared to those of blacknose dace within the same stream. Trout utilized aquatic adult insects (38.9%), terrestrial insects (19.5% ), and immature dipterans (14.2%) as their major food sources while dace consumed immature Trichoptera (27.0%) and Diptera (23.0%) as their major food items. A comparison of food habits suggested that some inter-specific competition might have been involved.
Pages 327-334 |
1983 |
Fertilization Vs. Supplementary Feeding for Growout of Pond-raised Gulf Killifish Replacement of supplementary feeding with enhancement of natural productivity by pond fertilization for growout of the Gulf killifish (Fundulus grandis) was evaluated in 2 successive trials stocked at 330,000 fish/ha and 150,000 fish/ha, respectively. The first trial compared fertilization only, fertilization plus feeding at 3% body weight, and feeding at 3% body weight only in replicated 0.1 ha ponds. Growth rates were not significantly different, although days to marketable fish were 80-94 in the fertilized treatments and 100-107 in the fed-only ponds. Peter W. Perschbacher, K. Strawn
Pages 335-342 |
1983 |
Winter Growth of Bluegills and Bluegill x Green Sunfish Hybrids in Mississippi Winter growth of young-of-the-year bluegills (Lepomis macrochirus) and male bluegill X female green sunfish (L. cyanellus) hybrids was compared. After 112 days in ponds with a mean afternoon surface water temperature of 10.4 0 C, and under monospecies and bispecies culture conditions, the hybrids were significantly (P < 0.01) longer and heavier than the bluegiIls, outgrowing the bluegills by a ratio of approximately 2: 1. Martin W. Brunson, H. R. Robinette
Pages 343-347 |
1983 |
Selection of Body Weight and Spawn Weight in Channel Catfish Selection responses were compared in 4 lines of channel catfish (lctalurus punctatus) selected for: (1) large 40-week body weight (W+), (2) large spawn weight (S+), (3) sma1l40-week body weight and large spawn weight (W-S+), and (4) large 40-week body weight and small spawn weight (W+S-). Each line comprised 4 spawns hatched into 4 sibling sets. Ten randomly selected fish from each sibling set (40 fish per line) were included in the study and were grown in 2 segments of a recirculating raceway system.
Pages 348-351 |
1983 |
Effects of Dietary Lipid Quality on Growth and Food Conversion of Tilapia Growth and food conversion patterns of Tilapia aurea raised in aquaria and fed diets containing 10% lipid from 4 different sources showed that growth and food conversion were significantly better on menhaden oil than on beef tallow. No significant differences were detected in growth of tilapia on catfish oil or soybean oil and either beef tallow or menhaden oil. No mortalities occurred during the course of the lO-week feeding trial. T. aurea responded similarly to channel catfish with respect to their ability to utilize menhaden oil as a suitable source of dietary lipid. Robert R. Stickney, R. B. McGeachin
Pages 352-357 |
1983 |
Use of Defatted, Glandless Cottonseed Flour and Meal in Channel Catfish Diets Defatted, glandless cottonseed flour and meal appear to be of relatively high nutritive value for fingerling channel catfish. Growth and feed conversions were not significantly different in fish fed diets in which glandless, defatted cottonseed flour or meal replaced varying amounts of solvent extracted soybean meal. Supplemental lysine did not significantly improve fish performance. Edwin H. Robinson, S. D. Rawles
Pages 358-363 |
1983 |
Estimating Average Depths of Ponds Average depths of 35 ponds were computed by reliable mapping techniques. Average depths were also estimated from maximum depths X 0.4, soundings made along several transects across ponds, and sounding made along a single S-pattern over ponds. Assuming that average depths by mapping were accurate, averages of relative errors by other procedures were: maximum depth X 0.4, 12.60/0; transects, 9%; and S-pattern, 5.4%. The S-pattern required fewer soundings and.was the most reliable.
Pages 364-367 |
1983 |
Vegetation Control in Fish Ponds with Terbutryn (Igran 80W) Najas, Chara, and several filamentous algae species were controlled or eliminated by a single 0.1 mg!l (active ingredient) application of the herbicide Igran 80W, an 80% wettable powder formulation of terbutryn (2-tert-butylamino-4-ethyl-amino-6-methyl-thio-s-triazine), a commercial product registered for control of terrestrial vegetation but not now approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for use in ponds or other waters. The chemical, applied in summer, eliminated target plants within 2 weeks of application.
Pages 368-370 |
1983 |
Liquid Fertilization of Public Fishing Lakes in Alabama Liquid ammonium polyphosphate fertilizer (Poly NR) was evaluated at state-owned public fishing lakes in Alabama. Initial evaluation indicated that only one-third the quantity of phosphate that would normally be applied in granular fertilizer (9 kg/ha P20 5 ) to fishing lakes was necessary to produce acceptable Secchi disc visibilities (≤ 60 cm) during the fertilization season. Further evaluation at 20 public fishing lakes demonstrated that significant financial savings could be achieved in conjunction with acceptable Secchi disc visibilities with a liquid fertilization program. William C. Reeves, F. R. Harders
Pages 371-375 |
1983 |
Increasing Sampling Efficiency in Creel Surveys Rising costs and increasing demands for limited marine resources dictate that managers monitor the status and utilization of these resources efficiently. Seventy-two percent to 100% of aU weekend sport boat anglers completing a trip from 0700-1800 hours could be interviewed from 1000-1800 hours in Texas bay systems. A comparison of mean daily trailer boat counts suggest that optimum estimates of fishing pressure within a year can be made by stratifying data into 2 periods (13 November to 8 April; 9 April to 12 November). Albert W. Green, G. E. Saul, Lawrence W. McEachron
Pages 376-384 |
1983 |
The retention of Floy FD-68B anchor tags and survival of 200 tagged and fin-clipped white catfish (Ictalurus catus) and channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) were determined over a 184-day period in 2 0.20-ha ponds. In 1 pond, 50 tagged fish and 50 fin-clipped fish were stocked. In the second pond, 50 tagged and fin-clipped fish and 50 fin-clipped fish were stocked. Of the 70 tagged fish recovered (all tagged fish received 2 tags), all had retained at least 1 tag. Four Floy tags were lost, yielding an overall tag retention of 97.1 %. Marty M. Hale, J. E. Crumpton, D. J. Renfro
Pages 385-390 |
1983 |
Effects of Micromagnetic Wire Tags on the Growth and Survival of Fingerling Largemouth Bass Six hundred sixty fingerling largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) were stocked into a 0.1 ha hatchery pond for 69 days to determine if micromagnetic wire tags or the tagging process affected survival and growth rates. Two hundred twenty fingerlings were tagged internally in the vomerine (nasal) cartilage and 220 in the forebrain area. These were costocked with 220 control fingerlings. At recovery, survival rates of vomerine and forebrain tagged bass were comparable (70.5% and 75.9%), but were less than the rate for control fish (93.6%).
Pages 391-394 |
1983 |
Case Histories of Three Walleye Stocking Techniques with Cost-to-Benefit Considerations Cost:benefit of 3 walleye fisheries were evaluated in 3 Texas reservoirs. Costs to establish walleye fisheries included expenses for equipment and for labor to procure and hatch eggs, to rear fry or fingerlings, and to stock reservoirs. Benefits of walleye fisheries were determined by multiplying the monetary value of a man-hour of recreational fishing by number of manhours of walleye fishing as determined by creel surveys. At Meredith Reservoir, where low densities of fry were stocked as the lake initially filled, costto- benefit of 1:89 was achieved in 3 years. Joseph E. Kraai, W. C. Provine, J. A. Prentice
Pages 395-400 |
1983 |
Phytoplankton Communities in Channel Catfish Ponds Phytoplankton communities of commercial catfish ponds in westcentral Alabama were usually dominated by green algae (Chlorophyta). Blue-green algae, which were usually the dominant forms of algae in channel catfish ponds at the Auburn University Research Unit (east-central Alabama), were seldom present in great abundance in the commercial fish ponds. The pond waters in west-central Alabama had total alkalinity values of 69-148 mg/liter as CaC03 while total alkalinity values were much lower (lO to 15 mg/ liter) in pond waters on the Fisheries Research Unit. Claude E. Boyd, S. W. Brown, D. R. Bayne
Pages 401-407 |
1983 |
Aquatic Biology of South Florida Limestone Excavation Lakes Although mitigation is now required on excavation lakes resulting from limestone mining in South Florida, little baseline information exists on which to base mitigation recommendations. For this study, 8 representative limestone excavation lakes in Dade County, Florida, were sampled during 1981-82 to measure selected limnological parameters. There was little within-lake variation in water quality but substantial differences in means and ranges among lakes. Depths ranged from 3.2 to 15.2 m and surface areas, 8 to 44 ha. Maximum water temperature observed was 33° C and the minimum 19° C.
Pages 408-421 |
1983 |
Age, Growth, and Sex Ratio of American Eels in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina Age, growth, and sex ratio were determined from 484 yellow-phase American eels (Anguilla rostrata) collected from brackish waters (16.4 g/liter; mean salinity) in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. Eels averaged 4.4 years, 437.6 mm total length, and 189.9 g live wet weight. Length-weight relationship was: log W = -5.7156 + 3.0067 log L. Length and weight increases were greatest in the third and fifth year of age, respectively. The population consisted of 85.5% mature females, 7.9% advanced females, and 6.6% males. William K. Michener, A. G. Eversole
Pages 422-431 |
1983 |
Occurrence and Distribution of Larval Fish in a Coastal Plain River System Twenty-two larval fish taxa were collected from Wee Tee Lake, a backwater tributary of Santee River, South Carolina, and 2 adjacent main river sites during the spring of 1981 and 1982. Pomoxis spp., Alosa aestivalis, Dorosoma petenense, D. cepedianum, and Perca flavescens were the most abundant species collected in both Wee Tee Lake and Santee River during both years. These species were significantly (P < 0.05) more abundant in the lake than in the river, indicating a better spawning habitat in the lake. A. aestivalis and D. Michael R. Meador, A. G. Eversole
Pages 432-440 |
1983 |
Suppression of Largemouth Bass Production by Blue Tilapia in Ponds Suppression of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) fingerling production in 0.01 ha ponds with high blue tilapia (Tilapia aurea) densities (760-1,900 kg/ha; 1,300-2,500 fish/ha) was studied to determine if the suppression is caused by direct competition for spawning sites. Bass spawned successfully in 8 of 9 ponds with tilapia but mean (x = 340) production of bass fingerlings was 84% less than in ponds without tilapia (x = 2183; N = 3). Paul L. Shafland, J. M. Pestrak
Pages 441-446 |
1983 |
Hydrilla Consumption by Triploid Hybrid Grass Carp in Aquaria Triploid hybrid grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella x Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) were provided known weights of hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) in 300 liter aquaria, to determine consumption rates for age I hybrids from 6 size groups, 21 to 37 cm total length (TL). Mean consumption rates for these groups at 26° C ranged from 25% to 52% of their body weight/day (% BW/D) or 1.7 to 8.6 g dry weight of hydrilla/day (g DW/ D). Smaller hybrids generally ate less hydrilla than larger fish, but expressed as a percentage of their body weight, small hybrids consumed more than large hybrids. Robert J. Wattendorf, P. L. Shafland
Pages 447-458 |
1983 |
Effects of a Smallmouth Bass Minimum Size Limit on the Shenandoah River Sport Fishery A minimum size limit of 305 mm for smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieui) in the Shenandoah River was evaluated by creel surveys to determine the limit's effect on the sport fishery. Smallmouth bass harvest decreased from 24/ha prior to the limit to an average of 6/ha after the limit. The catch and release fishery increased from 19/ha to 1111ha. Despite the restricted harvest, the number of legal bass (≥305 mm) harvested remained unchanged and average size decreased from 348 mm to 330 mm.
Pages 459-467 |
1983 |
Short Term Effects of Selective Control of Shad in Alabama Public Fishing Lakes Analysis of catch records at state- owned and managed public fishing lakes indicated that significant increases in permit sales and harvest of fish occurred the year after treatment with rotenone to thin or eliminate threadfin shad and/ or gizzard shad. No significant change in the harvest of trophy largemouth bass was observed following treatment.
Pages 468-471 |
1983 |
A Creel Survey of the Snagging Fisheries of Two Tailwaters on the Coosa River, Alabama During March, April, and May 1979, a nonuniform probability creel survey of snag fishermen was conducted in the tailwaters of Logan Martin and H. Neely Henry reservoirs located on the Coosa River in Alabama. Fishermen harvested an estimated 5,278 and 4,640 fish in the 2 reservoirs, respectively. Daily catch was 57 fish/ day at Logan Martin tailwater and 50 fish/ day at Neely Henry tailwater. White bass (Marone chrysops) were the predominant fish in the creel. Catch/unit effort (CPE) was 0.75 fish/hour at Logan Martin tailwater and 0.89 fish/hour at Neely Henry tailwater.
Pages 472-476 |
1983 |
From December 1981 through March 1983, 71 observations of pound nets were conducted. In 407 net days, commercially important species comprised 93.5% of the total pound net catch while game fish species comprised 4.4%. An average of 1.8 game fish were caught per net day. Harvestable-size game fish (that size retained by sport fishermen) represented 3.6% of the total catch and comprised 81.5% of all sizes of game fish caught. Initial mortality was 3.3% for game fish or 0.06 game fish deaths/ net day. Marty M. Hale, J. E. Crumpton, D. J. Renfro
Pages 477-483 |
1983 |
A Comparison of Sportfishing in the Santee and Cooper Rivers, South Carolina, Before Rediversion A I-year sport fishing creel census, designed by North Carolina State University statisticians, was conducted on the Santee and Cooper rivers, South Carolina, from 26 February 1981 through 25 February 1982. Estimates of fishing effort, harvest, and success were obtained. The Santee River received more effort per unit area (81.0 hours/ha) but less total hours (96,215) than the Cooper River (50.9 hours/ha, 173,005 hours). Santee River fishermen expended most fishing effort (37.1 %) seeking black crappie, while largemouth bass was the species most sought (29.4%) by Cooper River fishermen. Richard W. Christie, T. A. Curtis
Pages 484-494 |
1983 |
Largemouth Bass Tournament Catch Results in Florida Largemouth bass catch data and other information were compiled from records generated from a Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission tournament permitting system implemented in 1975. Popular tournament waters were determined and ranked according to success rates, average weights, and weights of "big bass" reported by tournament sponsors. Commission records indicate 645 bass tournaments were permitted from 1975-1982 with more than 57% staged in the St. Johns River/Rodman Reservoir area, Lake Okeechobee, and the Kissimmee chain of lakes.
Pages 495-505 |
1983 |
The Wildlife Enforcement Association as a Wildlife Enforcement Tool A depressed economic situation, coupled with an ever-increasing population, has resulted in a severe financial strain being placed on many state agencies in recent years. Because of a lack of funds, public service agencies have not expanded at the same pace as the population they serve. This problem is even more evident in southern states that have had to contend with a migration of northern industry to these less energy-sensitive areas. Employees accompanying this industry, added to the population expansion, have placed an additional burden on these so-called sun belt states.
Pages 506-512 |
1983 |
The Incidence and Implications of Road Hunting During the Dog and No-Dog Deer Seasons in Mississippi To evaluate the incidence of road hunting during the dog and no-dog portions of the Mississippi deer season, the numbers of road hunting citations from the 1980-1981 and 1982-1983 hunting seasons were determined. Road hunting violations were significantly more common during the dog seasons than during the no-dog seasons. Although road hunting problems during the dog season were caused by unethical behavior of some deer hunters and not due to the use of dogs for deer hunting, the public impact may result in an unfavorable image of dog hunting. David E. Steffen, D. W. Lewis, P. J. Strong
Pages 513-518 |
1983 |
Open Fields and Conservation Law Enforcement Included as an introduction to the open fields doctrine and a closely related concept, the plain view doctrine, are a brief historic overview, a review of some cases in which open fields law played an important role, and a statement about the importance of this legal concept in wildlife law enforcement.
Pages 519-523 |
1983 |
Dealing with the Uncooperative Court One of the most difficult yet important challenges facing the wildlife law enforcement officer today lies in his ability to develop confidence and a cooperative spirit in his court. There are a variety of means by which to achieve this goal and in overcoming common prejudices often surrounding the law enforcement officer and his profession. It is critical that the officer learn to communicate, in both deeds and words, his professionalism and the public desire for firm decisions involving wildlife violations.
Pages 524-533 |
1983 |
Computerizing Reporting Systems in Wildlife Law Enforcement As the computer age dawns on wildlife law enforcement divisions across Southeastern United States, it has become all too clear that you will get your data computerized eventually. If you are slow to respond, you will be victim of another agency's idea of what your informational needs are. Green-lined paper will flow with little control and you will drown in a sea of information. The key element to taming the computer is to have control of the source document, the problem, and the report.
Pages 534-538 |
1983 |
Wildlife Management in the Southeast: Are We Doing a Good Job?
Pages 1-6 |
1982 |
The National Audubon Society--What It Is and What It Is Not
Pages 7-11 |
1982 |
State Fish and Wildlife Agencies: Are They What They Should Be?
Pages 12-17 |
1982 |
State Fisheries Programs- Is the Financial Commitment There?
Pages 18-24 |
1982 |
State Fish and Wildlife Management--The Opportunities Ahead
Pages 25-32 |
1982 |
Evaluation of Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass Stockings in Eight Alabama Public Fishing Lakes Stockings of striped bass, (Morone saxatilis), hybrid striped bass, (Marone saxatilis x Marone chrysops), and reciprocal hybrid striped bass (Morone chrysops x Morone saxatilis), at Alabama's public fishing lakes were evaluated. Age and growth data are presented for each of the 3 groups. The length-weight relationship developed for hybrid striped bass from Alabama's public fishing lakes is LoglO weight =-4.9549 + 3.033 (loglO length). The condition factor Kn for hybrid striped bass from these lakes was very low, relative to hybrid striped bass from West Point Reservoir.
Pages 33-41 |
1982 |
Dimorphic Growth Patterns on Scales of Striped Bass and Morone Hybrids from a Central Alabama River Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and Morone hybrids were studied in the Tallapoosa River downstream of Thurlow Dam from March through November 1980. Age and growth analysis revealed that over 80% of the striped bass scales had numerous false annuli, while none were observed on Morone hybrid scales. The presence of false annuli indicated interruptions in normal growth during the mid- to late-summer period. These interruptions were attributed to striped bass preferential selection of cooler water temperatures in mid-summer. Thomas D. Bryce, W. L. Shelton
Pages 42-47 |
1982 |
Stock Concept Related to Gulf Coast States Striped Bass Management Gulf Coast striped bass (Marone saxatilis) represent a race of striped bass that differ phenotypically and probably genotypically, behave as a cohesive unit and were once spatially separated from other stocks. The significance of discrete spawning stocks of striped bass is discussed. Evidence for the stock concept is reviewed and discussed in relation to maintenance of genetic diversity in fish populations. Caution is urged that stocks, designated for release into foreign waters, be carefully evaluated with respect to their potential genetic impact on native populations.
Pages 48-52 |
1982 |