Proceedings of Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Conference
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Slat Trap Efficiency As Affected By Design This study contained 12 treatments consisting of 6 different trap designs; 6 were baited and 6 were not. A total of 2,770 catfish, blue (lctalurusfurcatus) and channel (l. punctatus) combined, weighing 984.9 kg was captured. Slat traps were highly selective for channel catfish. The highest individual catch was 40 kg by trap type E, a trap with 3.2 cm slat spacings on the rear portion of the sides and end. The sides around the front throats were solid. Highest total catch per trap day was in trap type F (2.5 cm spacing, closed sides around throats).
Pages 666-671 |
1978 |
Larval Sport Fish Drift In The New River Abundance of larval sport fishes in the New River, at Glen Lyn, VA, was calculated from catch, volume of water sampled through drift nets, and daily river discharge for the period June through August 1976. The estimates of larval sport fish drift included 2,410,000 channel catfish (lctalurus punctatus), 162,000 flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris), 106,000 rock bass (Ambloplites rupestris), 46,900 smallmouth bss (Micropterus do10mieu), and 125,000 spotted bass (M. punctulatus). The seasonal distribution and occurrence of larvae were comparable to literature reports. Wayne A. Potter, Kenneth L. Dickson, Larry A. Mielsen
Pages 672-679 |
1978 |
Susceptibility Of Blue Catfish To Channel Catfish Virus The susceptibility of blue catfish, (lctalurusfurcatus), and reciprocal channel (l. punctatus) x blue catfish hybrids to channel catfish virus (CCV) was determined through several methods of exposure. Mortalities of blue catfish, when injected intraperitoneally with CCV, were similar to what would be expected with channel catfish. Histopathology of CCV-injected blue catfish did not deviate from that of similarly infected channel catfish. Pages 680-685 |
1978 |
Feeding Habits Of Catfishes In Barkley And Kentucky Lakes Indices of relative importance and forage ratios are presented for food items of channel (/cta!urus punctatus) and blue catfishes (I. furcatus) collected from two large impoundments in western Kentucky. Data reported include samples collected from September 1977 to April 1978. Young of the year catfishes from both lakes relied heavily on zooplankton and aquatic insects. Other food items which were seasonally important included debris, trichopterans, bryozoans, and fish. Teleosts were the most important food items of intermediate sized (150-300 mm TL) catfishes in both lakes. David A. Cannamela, J. Don Brader, Donald W. Johnson
Pages 686-691 |
1978 |
Movement Of 1970 Yearclass Striped Bass Between Virginia, New York, And New England Striped bass (Marone saxatilis) were tagged in Virginia beginning in 1968. The 1970 yearclass of striped bass was tagged both in Virginia and New York in 1972. Fish tagged in Virginia were returned from New York to Maine while fish tagged in New York were returned from the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. These data indicated that fish migrate from rivers in which they were spawned at different ages and that fish that migrate as 2 year olds remain together as a group until they are 3+ years. William H. Kriete, Jr., John V. Merrier, Herbert M. Austin
Pages 692-696 |
1978 |
Effects Of Striped Bass Predation Upon Shad In Lake E. V. Spence, Texas Striped bass (Marone saxatilis) introduced into Lake E. V. Spence, a west Texas reservoir, showed reduced growth rates as shad (Dorosomasp.) declined. To study the relationship between these pehenomena, scales and stomach samples were collected from striped bass caught in gill nets, and the standing crop of shad was estimated from rotenone samples in August, 1972-1978. Declines in both striped bass growth and occurrence of food items in their stomachs coincided with the depletion of 76 and 178 mm shad after 1972. Surviving gizzard shad (D. cepedianum) grew rapidly, but threadfin shad (D. David J. Morris, Billy J. Follis
Pages 697-702 |
1978 |
Endangered Freshwater Fishes Of The Southeastern United States Endangered native freshwater fishes are catalogued for 16 southeastern states. The status of each of the 356 species is included at the nationaL regionaL or state levels. A standardized list of categories (endangered; threatened; special concern - national; special concern - state; extirpated) and definitions are suggested for use in state programs. Further recommendations are made to base programs on the state level on sound and manageable endangered species checklists. Vincent Guillory, Charles H. Hocutt, J. R. Stauffer, Jr.
Pages 703-714 |
1978 |
Growth And Survival Of Striped Bass And Striped Bass Xwhite Perch Hybrids Experiments comparing growth and survival of striped bass (Morvne saxatilis) and striped bass4? X white perch (M. americana) chybrids indicated the hybrids were hardier than striped bass under the same experimental conditions. Striped bass exhibited health problems and resulting mortality which were not evident in the hybrids. Overall survival of striped bass in 2 replicate experiments was 42.5% after II months. whereas that of the hybrids was 84.2%. Striped bass and hybrid growth patterns were similar, but striped bass grew somewhat more rapidly than the latter.
Pages 715-726 |
1978 |
Characteristics Of 1975-76 Georgia Resident Fishing License Holders A 1975-76 resident fishing license holder survey was conducted to obtain data on the characteristics of Georgia anglers. Sixty-four percent of all anglers were men. The average number offishing trips per person per year was 17. More anglers fished in ponds at least once (51 %) than in any other type of water. Mountain streams supported the heaviest fishing pressure (182 trips! hal. Nearly half of all anglers (45%) supported an increase in license fees if the funds were used solely for fisheries management purposes.
Pages 727-731 |
1978 |
A Readership Preference Survey Of Virginia Wildlife Subscribers A readership preference survey was conducted among subscribers to Virginia Wildlife. The survey was designed to determine the relative preference of subscribers for major types of articles and more specific articles within major types. Based on median responses, hunting articles were most preferred by subscribers, followed by fishing, wildlife management, natural history, outdoor equipment, wilderness adventure, environmental issues, history-nostalgia, wildlife arts and crafts, and boating articles. Kirk H. Beattie, Thomas A. Pierson, Harry L. Gillam
Pages 732-737 |
1978 |
A Comparison Of Hunting Satisfaction Of Virginia Wildlife And Colorado Outdoors Hunter-Subscrjbers Two identical hunting satisfaction questionnaires were published in Virginia Wildlife (VW) and Colorado Outdoors (CO), both state wildlife agency conservation magazines. State resident hunter-subscribers responded to each of II dimensions of hunting satisfaction (identified by Potter et al. 1973) on a 5-point Likert-type category rating scale. The means of responses of VW and CO hunter-subscribers on each dimension of hunting satisfaction were compared statistically using 2-tailed t-tests.
Pages 738-744 |
1978 |
Attitudes Of Southern Industrial Foresters Toward Information And Education Programs This study examined attitudes of southern industrial foresters toward the public, media and information and education (I&E) programs. Questionnaires consisting of demographic data, I&E attitude statements and ranking of I&E tasks were mailed to 896 industrial foresters in 6 southern states. Respondents were found to hold discernible attitudes on the need for I&E programs, implementation of such programs and their public image. Field foresters tended to be more favorable toward I&E implementation than staff/ administrative foresters. Linda Ann Howes, Michael H. Legg
Pages 745-754 |
1978 |
TVA Regional Heritage Program: A Land-Use Planning Tool For Fish And Wildlife Resource Planners The TVA Regional Heritage Program uses an innovative data management system developed by The Nature Conservancy to aid in natural resources management. The system is particularly useful in early phases of environmental assessment and natural resources planning for identifying potential conflicts with sensitive features. Three crossreferenced files are used to organize the data: a map file, a manual file, and a computer file. Elements catalogued include threatened 'and endangered species, state and federal management areas, champion trees, and significant geological features. Jackie A. McKitrick, J. Ralph Jordan, Jr., John R. Thurman Pages 755-758 |
1978 |
An Evaluation Of Mississippi Game And Fish Commission I & E Programs With Reference To Deer Hunting As part of a mail survey of Mississippi deer hunters, specific questions were addressed to participants concerning their exposure to various I & E media of the Mississippi Game and Fish Commission and their attitudes toward hunting antlerless deer. Fifty-five percent of the respondents had read the agency magazine, 83.1% had viewed the agency TV series, 78.1% had heard or seen radio or TV spots, 11.7% had attended a public hearing and 51.3% had read agency newspaper releases. David C. Guynn, Jr., T. M. Lowe, H. A. Jacobson
Pages 759-764 |
1978 |
Involving Sportsmen In Deer Management On Private Lands In Mississippi A cooperative program involving sportsmen and Mississippi Game and Fish personnel was developed to monitor herd health of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) on private lands in Mississippi. Organized hunting clubs and private landowners collected biological data which were analyzed by wildlife biologists. Based on this information, antlerless harvest strategies were developed to accomplish specified management objectives. The system was tested in Kemper and Noxubee Counties, Mississippi, during the 1977-78 season and was evaluated by participants and agency personnel. David C. Guynn, Jr., Harry A. Jacobson, Sarah P. Owen, Edsel Cliburn, William D. Cotton
Pages 765-770 |
1978 |
On The Value Of Newspapers As A Source Of Examples For A Course Entitled "Vertebrate Pest Control". While teaching a course entitled Vertebrate Pest Control, I scanned local newspapers for articles relevant to the course. A wide range of news items dealing with animals in nuisance and pest situations was found as were articles, photographs, and cartoons which were useful in demonstrating principles of vertebrate pest control and in providing discussions of means to deal with animals in pest situations.
Pages 771-773 |
1978 |
In 1977, a 5 page questionnaire was developed and sent to hatchery managers in I I southeastern states to characterize the status of current hatchery education programs. The survey indicated that approximately 1.4 million people visited the 55 hatcheries providing a unique opportunity to communicate directly with a large segment of the general public. A majority of the managers (98%) recognized the importance of public education and most (7 I%) felt that their current programs were in need of improvement.
Pages 774-779 |
1978 |
Marketing Of Resource Management Programs Involving Public Participation Marketing of resource management programs to the general public often poses problems to information officers. Too often the public is uncaring and apathetic about resource programs unless the programs involve controversial problems. To better educate the public about resource management and to spur int,erest and participation in such programs, the information staff at Land Between The Lakes has developed a series of guidelines by which activities hav,e been marketed. Staff has been successful in marketing resource programs and in generating interest to attract satisfactory attendance.
Pages 780-782 |
1978 |
Knowledge levels and levels of activities involving animals were measured in 1315 eighth graders in Broward County, Florida. These variables were statistically compared with consumptive and non-consumptive resource orientations. Non-consumptive orientations toward wildlife characterized a majority of the population and were significantly associated with level of knowledge. Relationships between knowledge and consumptive orientations were mixed. David E. LaHart, Lehman W. Barnes Pages 783-789 |
1978 |
The Surface Mining Control And Reclamation Act Of 1977 And Potential Impacts On Fish And Wildlife The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 was enacted into law on 3 August 1977. Successful implementation and enforcement of the environmental performance standards of the Act will reduce or eliminate many of the previously recognized environmental perturbations of surface mining, and will result in numerous positive benefits for fish and wildlife. However, fish and wildlife will continue to be adversely affected by surface mining due to losses of specific habitat types and reclamations which result in postmining changes in habitat type and interspersion of habitats. Pages 790-796 |
1978 |
Collective bargaining rights were granted by law to public employees of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by the General Assembly, Act No. 195, effective October 17, 1970.
Pages 797-800 |
1978 |
America's heritage is borne not only on the genius of its people, but on its creatures of the forest and streams. All too often these wildlife species will disappear unnoticed and we are then the losers. "A New Horizon" reminds us that now, and not tomorrow, is the time to take notice of the needs of wildlife.
Pages 801-802 |
1978 |
Federal Import/Export Laws And Regulations The present federal wildlife import/export control program consists of designated ports of entry for imports, import declarations, package marking requirements, inspection and clearance of imported animals, parts, products, documentation, and records. Future control over imports and exports will be strengthened if new regulations designating ports for export, a licensing provision for wildlife importers and exporters, and a new export declaration requirement is instituted.
Pages 803-807 |
1978 |
A 2-phase procedure for scaling the importance of enforcement objectives and developing seriousness scores for violations of wildlife and natural resource laws is presented. During the first phase, 6 first-order wildlife law enforcement objectives were developed by the authors anil submitted to enforcement personnel of the Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries for pair,ed comparisons scaling. An interval scale of importance was established for the 6 objectives. Kirk H. Beattie, Cleveland J. Cowles, Robert H. Giles, Jr.
Pages 808-815 |
1978 |
Falconry Permit Procedure In Virginia Virginia adopted regulations governing falconry October 1, 1976. The procedure for obtaining a joint Federal/State falconry permit for Virginia is outlined. To date 23 falconers hold permits in the State.
Pages 816-817 |
1978 |
Panel: Outside Employment Or Activities Of Conservation Officers Raymond V. Eye, Donald G. Curtis, Buddy Lyons, John Fry
Pages 818-821 |
1978 |
A Practical Field Method For Blood And Tissue Identification As wildlife law enforcement practitioners, situations are frequently encountered in which identification of blood and tissue is required or otherwise desirable. A simplified technique has been developed for determining the species composing a blood or tissue sample through the use of immunological techniques. Using proper procedures and a minimum of equipment, positive identification of blood and tissue can be obtained within at 24 hour period. Testing procedures are straightforward and uncompleted.
Pages 822-830 |
1978 |
Panel - A Two-Sided Look At Full Police Power For Conservation Officers Brantley Goodson, Dexter C. Harris, Lewis Brandt
Pages 831-834 |
1978 |
Sport Ethics And Hunter Responsibility The Pennsylvania Game Commission responded to a need by instigating a program of hunter participation in the enforcement of game laws. The program named S P 0 R T (stands for "Sportsmen Policing Our Ranks Together"), has encouraged clubs and individuals to report game law infractions. Some game protectors report that as much as 30% of their reported violations have resulted from their promotion of SPORT.
Pages 835-837 |
1978 |
Introduction Of A Hunter Safety Education Program Into The Public Schools
Pages 838-839 |
1978 |
Analysis Of Hunting Accidents In Virginia Using hunting accident report forms filled out by Virginia game wardens from July 1961 to June 1977, we analyzed the conditions related to 972 hunting casualties. Virginia statistics are compared with data for the United States for 1970. All data were reported on National Rifle Association (NRA) Uniform Hunter Casualty Report forms. Approximately half Of the accidents in Virginia were caused by judgment errors. About 20% involved lack of skill. Fifteen percent occurred when safety rules and state laws were violated. Approximately' 3% were due to defective firearms. James N. Kerrick, Peter T. Bromley, Richard G. Oderwald
Pages 840-849 |
1978 |
Role Of Law Enforcement Officer In Hunter Safety Virginia's Hunter Safety program began as a voluntary effort of game wardens in the field and has always depended heavily on law enforcement personnel. Wardens were among the first instructors trained and have been involved in training the majority of the 192,000 safe hunters graduated to date. The recent creation of an Assistant Supervisor for Education in each of the 6 districts has given the hunter safety program a big boost. These people facilitate the flow of equipment and materials in the district. The training is usually offered as a part of the Physical Education Program.
Pages 850-852 |
1978 |
Responsibilities Of The Endangered Species Scientific Authority The well-being of any species of wildlife should be detenuined by scientific methods of observation. The ESSA -is charged with the I1esponsibility of insuring that the government's decisions concerning import and export of certain species of animals and plants are scientifically sound.
Pages 853-854 |
1978 |
Pages 1-4 |
1977 |
Fruiting Of Browse Plants Affected By Pine Site Preparation In East Texas Pine planting sites prepared by burning yielded 120 kg/ha of browse fruits thethird growing season after site treatment. Control plots yielded 74, KG-bladed plots 57,and chopped plots 41 kg/ha, Blackberries, American beautyberry, sumac, Sebastian bush,muscadine grape, blueberries, and southern wax-myrtle were the principal species. Mostfruit was available in summer and fall, but some persisted through winter and spring.Fruit production was related to the number and average height of the fruiting browse species. John J. Stransky, Douglas Richardson
Pages 5-7 |
1977 |
Delmarva's Wildlife Work Group's Procedure For Habitat Analysis The Delmarva Wildlife Work Group's procedure for wildlife habitat evaluation refined a procedure for comprehensible and sound development of data collection and analysis. This effort created an accepted format for communications between individual biologists and other professions. Work group consensus of particular wildlife habitat values including a quantity of land use, interspersion and management conditions were much more applicable than individual interpretations. Brucee. Nichols, Joshua L. Sandt, Gene A. Whitaker
Pages 8-17 |
1977 |
Rodent Movements In South Texas And Their Relation To Density Estimates The average distance moved between captures (d) in a 10 x 10 live trap grid with 15.2-m spacing was determined for eight species of rodents in South Texas during January-July 1975 and 1976. Large samples yielded fairly precise estimates of d for cotton rats (Sigmodon hisPidus) (25.8 ± 0.58 m), deer mice (Peromyscus leucopus and P. maniculatus) (33.2 ± 2.50 m), fulvous harvest mice (Reithrodontomys tulvescens) (36.3 ± 1.92 m), and gray wood rats (Neotoma micropus) (20.7 ± 1.61 m).
Pages 18-23 |
1977 |
Phosphorus Fertilization And Nutrient Composition Of Forage Twelve plant species occurring in the understory of young pine plantations in the South Carolina Coastal Plain were analyzed for phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium and crude protein. Nutrient content of foliar samples from unfertilized and fertilized sites showed no significant difference for most elements. Forage production on fertilized sites was three times greater than unfertilized sites.
Pages 24-28 |
1977 |
Nesting Ecology Of Alligators On The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Nesting ecology of the American alligator (Alligator mississipiensis) was investi. gated on the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge between 1972 and 1976. Nesting occurre~ during late June and early July. Egg counts were taken in 55 nests. Average clutch Size was 30 eggs ± 12-44. Of 110 nests studied, 90 percent were destroyed before hatching. Predation accounted for 96 percent of the nest loss with black bear (Ursus americanus) being the major nest predator. Hatching success of eggs in successful nests was estimated to be 70 percent.
Pages 32-32 |
1977 |
Effects Of Simulated Flooding On Alligator Eggs Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) eggs were collected at four intervals during incubation and subjected to a single submergence to test the effects of flooding on hatchability. Treatments consisted of a 2-hour, 6-hour, l2-hour, and 48-hour submergence. Hatching success was significantly related to duration of immersion. Throughout incubation, eggs were not affected by 2 hours of flooding, but 48 hours of submergence produced total mortality. Ted Joanen, Larry McNease, Guthrie Perry
Pages 33-35 |
1977 |
Alligator Diets In Relation To Marsh Salinity Three hundred and fourteen large alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) collected in the marshes of southwest Louisiana in conjunction with 1972 and 1973 autumn hunting seasons were examined for food contents. Foods were categorized by year and by marsh type. Vertebrates were the most important foods consumed, of which mammals comprised the largest percentage by weight. Arthropods and fish were important foods in the more saline areas. Thirteen percent of the adult females contained alligator eggs or egg shells in their stomach.
Pages 36-40 |
1977 |
Vegetation Type Preferences Of Attwater's Prairie Chicken In Coastal Prairie Between February 1975 and June 1977 a total of 5,302 observations of Attwater's prairie chicken (Tympanuchus wpido attwateri) activities was made. These observations included 3,698 sightings at booming grounds and 1,604 other sightings (nests, broods, roost forms and individual birds). These data were analyzed according to vegetation type usage. The birds extensively utilized four of eight major vegetation types plus artificially' maintained areas. Of the major vegetation types, the clumped midgrass received the greatest use (88%). Virginia F. Cogar, John D. Horkel, Nova J. Silvy Pages 41-50 |
1977 |
Delayed Antler Development And Sexual Maturity Among Yearling Male White-Tailed Deer Yearling male white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) at Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, had bony protuberances covered with hair in place of bone antlers. The testes were subfunctional but did contain type-A spermatogonia. The seminal vesicles were not producing seminal plasma. These abnormal deer had significantly smaller body and endocrine gland weights than normal yearling male deer. Since these abnormalities were not observed in older male deer, we considered the condition to be transitory. George H. Matschke, Robert C. Roughton
Pages 51-56 |
1977 |
Foods Of The Nine-Banded Armadillo In Floridaa The foods of 172 armadillos from the recently established Florida population wer,e compared with foods of the native population as reported by various authors. Some differences were observed, but the foods of armadillos in Florida were quite similar to those reported for the species from its native U.S. range. Seasonal variation in the consumption of Coleoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera, Myriapoda, and Annelida were noted. Stephen A. Nesbitt, Willa Mae Hetrick, Lovett E. Williams, Jr., David Austin
Pages 57-61 |
1977 |
Breeding Habitat Of The Bobwhite In Texas Habitat types and structural features of the habitat were correlated with bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) whistle counts along 133 random transects in Texas. The probable biological significance of these parameters was ascertained by their interrelationships and from the literature. Bobwhite whistle counts were correlated with habitat types that provided adequate food, cover, nest sites, and song posts. If a habitat parameter provided one or more of these requisites and was limited or in excess, it was usually significantly correlated with bobwhite whistle counts. Christian E. Grue, Nova J. Silvy
Pages 62-71 |
1977 |
Results Of Georgia's Clapper Rail Banding Program From 1973 through 1976, 2,066 clapper rails (Rallus longirostris) were banded at eight locations on the Georgia coast, using an airboat and night-lighting technique. Banding success was high with a maximum 2-hour catch of 87 rails, and an average banding rate of approximately 16 birds per hour. Most rails were banded during the preseason period with migration-winter banding limited by winter tide conditions. Band recoveries of Georgia clapper rails (R. t. waynei) suggested significantly more movement than was previously recorded in the literature. Tip Hon, Ron R. Odom, David P. Belcher
Pages 72-76 |
1977 |
Factors Influencing Wintering Waterfowl Abundance In Lake Wales, Florida Waterfowl populations were monitored at Lake Wales, Florida, over a three· year period to determine factors associated with their abundance and aggregations. Monthly water level, water temperature, aquatic vegetation percent cover and percent frequency of occurrence, and chlorophyll a data were correlated and regressed. Significant models were derived to describe variation in total waterfowl, ring-necked ducks, canvasbacks and American coots. Interactions of introductions of two exotic species. Robert D. Gasaway, Scott Hardin, Judy Howard
Pages 77-83 |
1977 |
Public Opinion About Alligators In Florida A public opinion survey designed to measure human attitudes toward wild alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) and alligator management was carried out. Most \\92%) l"1orida residents view the alligator as a valuable species, but 73% felt that large alligators are dangerous. There was variation in the degree of danger attributed to alligators by various socioeconomic groups. Opinions about management strategies were more variable than for the other topics examined. Tommy C. Hines, Richard Scheaffer
Pages 84-89 |
1977 |
Derivation Of Northern Wood Ducks Harvested In Southern States Of The Mississippi Flyway Over 2,400 first-year band recoveries of 144,800 northern banded wood ducks (Aix sponsa) were examined to identify the source of northern migrants harvested during 1950 through 1968 hunting seasons in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Harvest trends for the seven-state area revealed that 20 percent of the northern migrants was derived from Eastern Canada and Atlantic Flyway production areas. However, 80 percent of the northern birds was obtained from two Mississippi Flyway production areas. E. Frank Bowers, Robert B. Hamilton
Pages 90-98 |
1977 |
Seasonal Changes In Nutritive Value Of Deer Food Plants In South Texas Twenty-six native forage species were collected during each season of the year on the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area in the central portion of the Texas Rio Grande Plam and analyzed for percentage content of crude protein (CP), phosphorus (P) and in vitro dry matter digestibility (DMD). Average values for all species during spring. summer. fall and winter were: CP 18.4, 15.4, 16.6 and 17.1; P 0.23, 0.18, 0.19 and 0.19 DMD 61.7, 56.2. 53.3 and 61.1. Larry W. Varner, Lytle H. Blankenship, Gregory W. Lynch
Pages 99-106 |
1977 |