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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Article | Year |
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An Exotic Oak, Quercus Acutissima, for Wildlife Food Planting Edward G. Sullivan, W. C. Young
Pages 136-141 |
1961 |
Methods of Measuring and Determining the Effects of Marsh Fires
Pages 142-161 |
1961 |
In order to make an estimate of the size of a population of animals at a given time by the Petersen method, use is made of a sample of the fraction of marked animals in the population. However, if some of the animals originally marked lose their marks and thus can not be identified in the sample, a Petersen type estimate will be biased, the magnitude of the bias depending upon the proportion of animals retaining their identity. If an estimate can be made of the animals which have retained their identity at a given time, it is possible to make corrections for this bias.
Pages 161-173 |
1961 |
The Obligations of the Biologist
Pages 173-178 |
1961 |
The Elm Spanworm-Past, Present, and Future
Pages 178-185 |
1961 |
Pages 179-480 |
1961 |
An Evaluation of Prestocking Checks Conducted by Fishery Biologists in Alabama Ponds In its attempt to provide more and better fishing in the State, the Fisheries Section of the Alabama Department of Conservation initiated a program whereby fishery biologists would check all ponds before they were stocked with hatchery fish. Attempts were made to contact each pond owner, check the pond in his presence, and advise him of the proper methods of stocking and management which have resulted from fisheries research in Alabama. A total of 845 ponds were checked in 14 counties in east-central Alabama during the period of September 1955 through September 1959.
Pages 186-193 |
1961 |
The Effect of Black Bullhead Catfish and Bluegill Removals on the Fish Population of a Small Lake The effect of removing various amounts of bluegill and black bullhead catfish from a small lake on the remaining fishes were studied. Estimates of population size by mark and recapture, numbers of desirable size fish, condition indexes and age and growth rates reveal some improvement in certain species but it was concluded that removals alone may not always produce greatly improved fish populations.
Pages 193-200 |
1961 |
Toxaphene as a Fish Eradicant in Florida Experiments to determine concentrations of toxaphene lethal to fishes in a variety of lake types and to discern selective fish-killing properties of the material were conducted. Concentrations ranging from 1 to 85 parts per billion were placed in fourteen bodies of water varying in size 200 from 0.5 to 2,100 acres. Vegetative cover varied from 0 to 95 percent, methyl orange alkalinity from 2 p.p.m. to 74 p.p.m., and hydrogen-ion concentrations from 5.1 to 9.5. Bottom types included gravel, sand, silt and mud.
Pages 200-205 |
1961 |
Removal of Longnose Gar from Rivers and Streams with the Use of Dynamite During the summer and fall of 1957, experiments with dynamite were conducted to determine an effective method of removing concentrations of longnose gar, Lepisosteus osseus, from the large coastal streams of North Carolina. A “suspended series” of charges was the most effective method tested. Charge of 3 sticks of dynamite, suspended at depth of 8 to 10 feet produced the best lethal range. Selective blasting with this method provided efficent removal of longnose gar. During one day's operation, over 3% tons of gar were removed while killing 8.3 pounds of game fish.
Pages 205-207 |
1961 |
The Biology of Tilapia Nilotica Linneaus Studies concerning the reproductive behavior, spawning temperatures, fecundity, period of egg formation, food habits, and lower lethal temperatures of the exotic cichlid, Tilapia nilotiea, were conducted in aquaria and in earthen ponds at Auburn University, during the period of April 1959 to June 1960. These studies suggest that the spawning behavior of T. nilotiea is typical of that of many cichlids and consists of schooling by the females, territorial establishment by the males, an intricate prespawning courtship, spawning, and parental care by the female.
Pages 208-218 |
1961 |
Observations on the Food Habits of the Flathead and Blue Catfish in Alabama In the Tombigbee, Alabama, and Tensaw Rivers, 34 flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) and 152 blue catfish (lctalurus furcutus) were collected by use of telephone-magneto shockers for stomach analysis. Transition in feeding habits from invertebrates to major use of fish occurred in flathead catfish at approximately 10 inches total length, and in blue catfish through the inch groups 8-13. Feeding habits in the three rivers are compared. Data on lengths of catfish and foods eaten are presented. Bradford E. Brown, J. S. Dendy
Pages 219-222 |
1961 |
Distribution and Abundance of Striped Bass (Roccus Saxatilis, Walbaum) on the Florida Gulf Coast Striped bass, Roccus saxatilis, (Walbaum), occurs in all major river systems along the Florida Gulf Coast from the Suwannee River west to the Perdido. The only striped bass population in West Florida known to spawn successfully was in the Apalachicola River Drainage. The population level for the other rivers was too low to maintain a sport fishery. The Apalachicola River stock of striped bass is discussed in detail.
Pages 223-226 |
1961 |
The Minimum Oxygen Requirements of Five Species of Fish Under Quiescent Conditions The minimum oxygen requirements of the following five species of fish were studied under quiescent conditions. Lebistes reticulatus (Peters); Gambusia affinis (Baird and Girard); Pimephales promelas (Rafinesques); Hybognathus placitus (Girard); and Notropis girardi (Hubbs and Ortenburger). Nitrogen gas was bubbled through the waters in the test vessels to remove the dissolved oxygen. The fish were tested under varied temperatures and at different levels of oxygen depletion. All specimens tested were able to live at oxygen tensions of 1.0 ppm. Walter R. Whitworth, William H. Irwin
Pages 226-235 |
1961 |
Estimated Lengths of Various Forage Fishes Spotted Bass Can Swallow The estimated total length of several species of forage fishes that spotted bass, Micropterus punctulatus, of given total lengths can swallow are given.
Pages 235-236 |
1961 |
In some Georgia farm ponds a satisfactory phytoplankton growth is not produced following the application of normal amounts of fertilizer. Chemical investigations indicated a slightly acid condition and a low total hardness in these problem ponds. This condition was corrected by the addition of one ton per acre of agricultural lime or with varying amounts of hydrated lime added periodically. Phytoplankton production was definitely improved in over 100 Georgia farm ponds after the addition of lime. Willard W. Thomaston, Howard D. Zeller
Pages 236-245 |
1961 |
Lake Hamilton is the middle of three lakes located in series on the Ouachita River in Southwestern Arkansas. Following the initial release of water through the penstocks from the upper newest lake, a subsurface current was detected in Lake Hamilton. During the summer of 1960, physical-chemical tests were made at nine stations along the channel to determine the extent of the current. Data collected showed the water remained oxygenated from the surface to the bottom. James H. Stevenson, Andrew H. Hulsey
Pages 245-255 |
1961 |
The Relative Resistance of Thirteen Species of Fishes to Petroleum Refinery Effluent Twelve species of fishes native to Oklahoma were each tested four times in a series of twenty bioassays, and the guppy was included in each bioassay as a reference. The 24-hour median tolerance limits (TLm's) were determined. The relative sensitivity of each species was established. In a 50/0 multiple range test, the species were grouped into the following six statistical populations: (1); (2); (3-5); (4-10); (5-12); and (6-13).
Pages 255-276 |
1961 |
Sampling in the Adclaustral Zone of a Power Reservoir Spot checking the stratification pattern existing within a power reservoir generally consists of a single series of oxygen and temperature determinations taken vertically at the point of maximum depth. The point of maximum depth ordinarily is found immediately upstream from the impounding structure. Data secured from a series of observations in the John H.
Pages 276-280 |
1961 |
Coolwater Overflow·design for Ponds, Avoids Damage to Trout Waters Taylor A. Oncale, Floyd R. Fessler
Pages 281-286 |
1961 |
The Use of Electrical Stimuli in Live·picking Organisms from Bottom Samples A simple, portable, and effective apparatus for electrically stimulating macrobenthos is described as a material aid for rapid picking of bottom samples in the field. Experience has demonstrated that the use of electrical stimulation not only shortens the time required, but it also results in recovering many organisms that otherwise would be overlooked.
Pages 286-288 |
1961 |
Preliminary Results of Herbicides Tested on Certain Aquatic Plants in Florida
Pages 288-295 |
1961 |
Fishing Pressure and Success in Areas of Flooded Standing Timber in Bull Shoals Reservoir, Missouri In April, 1958, creel censuses on the White River Arm of Bull Shoals Reservoir, Missouri, were altered to permit separate tabulations of data from anglers who fished exclusively in three areas of flooded standing timber. The combined acreage of the timbered areas is 6.3 acres, or 0.26 per cent of the entire creel census area (2,380 acres). During 1959, nearly 15 per cent of all anglers counted were timber fishermen. Fishing pressure in that year amounted to 5,138 hours per acre in timbered areas, as compared to 97 hours per acre in the remainder of the census area.
Pages 296-298 |
1961 |
Observations on the Culture of Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis Olivaris) Fry and Fingerlings in Troughs Flathead catfish fry were reared to fingerling size in troughs by starting them to feed on shrimp, and marine fish. Other foods that were subsequently eaten by fry and fingerlings included beef liver, spleen, eggyolk, cheese, canned dog food, canned salmon, and some dry cereal feed. The food was prepared by placing the meats in a blende, adding a small amount of water, and stirring until the food was “creamy” in texture. After approximately three weeks, the fish had increased in size so that they could consume the food passed through a food chopper.
Pages 298-302 |
1961 |
A Comparison of Production of Albino and Normal Channel Catfish Albino (golden) and normal channel catfish were compared in feeding experiments during a 346-day period. There was no difference in rate of growth, but the percentage of survival was 94.2 for the normal catfish and 81.1 for the albinos. Fishing success was similar for the two.
Pages 302-303 |
1961 |
Experiments to determine the forage species preference of largemouth black bass fingerlings and a few larger bass are described. Data on the amount of food consumed, rate of growth and food conversion are presented. Forage minnows included were goldfish, Carassius auratus (Linnaeus), fathead, Pimephales promelas (Rafinesque) and bluegill, Lepomis macrochirus (Rafinesque).
Pages 303-313 |
1961 |
Evaluation of Effect of Trotline Use on the Potomac River Fishery
Pages 314-319 |
1961 |
Efficiency and Selectivity of Flag Gill Nets Fished In Lake Bistineau, Louisiana n order to determine the efficiency and selectivity of flag gill nets in catching game fish, experimental flag gill nets were fished in Lake Bistineau during the period March through August, 1956. Flag gill nets contain no lead line and are hung on a top line which contains no floats. The experimental nets used consisted of the following mesh sizes: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.5 inch square mesh. For summary purposes the various species of fish were grouped into 3 types: (1) commercial fish (2) game fish and (3) other fish.
Pages 319-359 |
1961 |
Efficiency and Selectivity of Flag Gill Nets Fished in Lake Bistineau, Louisiana In order to determine the efficiency and selectivity of flag gill nets in catching game fish, experimental flag gill nets were fished in Lake Bistineau during the period March through August, 1956. Flag gill nets contain no lead line and are hung on a top line which contains no floats. The experimental nets used consisted of the following mesh sizes: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.5 inch square mesh. For summary purposes the various species of fish were grouped into 3 types: (1) commercial fish (2) game fish and (3) other fish.
Pages 319-359 |
1961 |
The Selectivity and Effectiveness of Bait and Snag Lines Fished in the Tva Lakes of Alabama A study of bait and snag lines was conducted in the TVA lakes of Alabama from December, 1958, through December, 1'959, to determine species composition of the catch, the effectiveness of bait and snag lines for taking fish and the effectiveness of various types of bait used on baited lines. Data were obtained by accompanying the fisherman as he removed the fish from his lines. Bait line catches were, by weight, 92 percent catfish and 4 percent buffalo and carp. Grasshoppers were the most effective bait used while threadfin shad were used on 47 percent of the baited hooks.
Pages 359-367 |
1961 |
Henry H. Howell, Harland R. Lutz
Pages 367-379 |
1961 |
Two New Fishery Research Programs in the Southeastern United States Appropriations for the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, beginning July 1, 1961, include two items of interest to southeastern fishery managers and administrators. One is the sum of $85,000 for research or reservoir fish productivity in the White River Interstate Reservoir Complex in northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. The other is the sum of $105,000 for studies of methods of eliminating undesirable fish from streams and lakes in the southeastern United States. 379 Three reservoirs proposed for the first study are Beaver, Bull Shoals, and Norfork.
Pages 379-380 |
1961 |
Pages 380-401 |
1961 |
Southeastern State Water Legislation in Relation to Fish and Wildlife
Pages 401-411 |
1961 |
Commercial and Sport Fishing on Guntersville Lake During the Period of March 15-June 13, 1960 A census of sport and commercial fishermen was conducted on Guntersville Lake from March 15 through June 13, 1960. The objectives were to determine species composition of the catches, the types and extent of sport and commercial fishing, the interrelationship of sport and commercial fishing and the problems of each. The census included data on incomplete fishing trips of sport fishermen and complete fishing trips of commercial fishermen. Crappie were the fishing choice of 58 percent of the 1,654 sport fishermen and made up 69 percent of the catch by weight.
Pages 411-419 |
1961 |
Navigable Waters of the United States
Pages 411- |
1961 |
Organizing an Effective Salt Water Fishing Promotion Program
Pages 419-421 |
1961 |
Developing a State Boating Education Program
Pages 421-427 |
1961 |
The Teaching of Conservation Education in Kentucky Through Science and Its Allied Subjects
Pages 428-429 |
1961 |
A-V Practices of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Pages 429-532 |
1961 |
Hunter Safety Training as a Part of I & E in North Carolina
Pages 432-434 |
1961 |
A Lesson for Wildlife Managers from Virginia's Wildlife Essay Contest
Pages 434-435 |
1961 |
Public Relations and Conservation
Pages 435-440 |
1961 |
I & E in Southern Cooperative Federal and State Programs
Pages 440-441 |
1961 |
Let's Sell Habitat Improvement
Pages 441-444 |
1961 |
Radio's Ten Commandments and the Promised Land
Pages 444-453 |
1961 |
Suggested Methods and Pitfalls of Selling an Antlerless Deer Season to the Public
Pages 453-455 |
1961 |
Pages 455-457 |
1961 |
Concepts of Conservation Law Enforcement
Pages 457-463 |
1961 |
Wildlife Law Enforcement as a Profession
Pages 465-468 |
1961 |