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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Using a Terrain-based Vegetation Model to Map Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel Distribution We tested an a priori plant community classification model, developed using topographic characteristics and GIS, to determine if it could be used to predict the distribution of the endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus) in the Balsam Mountains of western North Carolina. Nest boxes were used to sample northern flying squirrel populations in areas of predicted presence versus areas of predicted absence. There was no difference between the two site types for presence or absence of northern flying squirrels. Christopher McGrath, Steven Patch
Pages 243-251 |
2003 |
Effects of Thinning and Herbicide Application on Vertebrate Communities in Longleaf Pine Plantations Currently, nearly 98% of the land area once dominated by longleaf pine ecosystems has been converted to other uses. The U.S. Forest Service is replanting logged areas with longleaf pine at the Savannah River Site, New Ellenton, South Carolina, in an effort to restore these ecosystems. To ascertain the effects of various silvicultural management techniques on the vertebrate communities, we surveyed small mammal, herpetofaunal, and avian communities in six 10- to 13-year-old longleaf pine plantations subjected to various thinning and herbicide regimes. Kristina J. Brunjes, Karl V. Miller, W. Mark Ford, Timothy B. Harrington, M. Boyd Edwards
Pages 252-267 |
2003 |
Pitfall Trap Versus Area Searches for Herpetofauna Research Area searches and pitfall trap methods are commonly used to quantify presence or abundance of reptile and amphibian species. However, most studies do not use both methods simultaneously. We compared these methods with respect to detectability of herpetofauna species and detection rates for individual species on public lands in east central Mississippi. We conducted area searches along 300 m2 belt transects measuring 50 x 6 m at distances of 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 m from first and second order streams. Pitfall traps were placed along transects at 0, 50, and 100 m from streams. Jarrod H. Fogarty, Jeanne C. Jones
Pages 268-279 |
2003 |
Children's Attitudes Towards Wildlife: A Comparison by Ethnicity and Community Size Using questionnaires, we surveyed fifth grade students in eastern Texas during spring 1998 to evaluate their knowledge of and attitudes towards wildlife. We grouped data from 1315 completed surveys by community size (urban, semi-urban, semi-rural, and rural) and ethnicity (black, Hispanic, and white). We compared knowledge and attitude scores among groups using Kruskal-Wallis tests and evaluated relationships between knowledge or activities and attitudes using Pearson's correlations. Kathy Flannery, R. Montague Whiting
Pages 280-290 |
2003 |
Effects of Feral Swine on Water Quality in a Coastal Bottomland Stream Feral swine (Sus scrofa) are abundant throughout the southern United States with a complex legal status and a reputation for negative interactions with wildlife and vegetation. The impacts of feral swine upon water quality are not extensively nor quantitatively documented in the published literature. We quantified the effects of feral swine on dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform bacteria, overall heterotrophic bacteria plate counts, and the presence of disease-causing bacteria. We sampled Mill Creek in western Louisiana in summer 2002 and spring 2003. Michael D. Kaller, William E. Kelso
Pages 291-298 |
2003 |
Hunter Knowledge and Opinion of Louisiana Black Bear Restoration Black bear (Ursus americanus) conservation and restoration in the southeastern United States have become conservation priorities in the past decade. The release of black bears into portions of their former range has been proposed in some states and initiated in others to re-colonize available habitats. To coincide with restoration of the federally threatened Louisiana black bear (U. a. luteolus) to public lands, we conducted hunter surveys (N = 518) at release sites and proposed release sites. Kyle R. Van Why, Michael J. Chamberlain
Pages 299-307 |
2003 |
Increased interactions among humans and black bears (Ursus americanus) are spurring increased concerns over property damage and human safety. These concerns become more apparent with habitat loss and fragmentation, particularly in relation to urban situations. To better understand the behavior and ecology of nuisance and non-nuisance black bears, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) captured 152 (127 males, 25 females) nuisance and 118 (61 males, 57 females) non-nuisance individuals from 1996 to 2002. Harley Wayne Weaver, James T. Anderson, John W. Edwards, Tom Dotson
Pages 308-316 |
2003 |
Effects of Controlled Dog Hunting on Movements of Female White-tailed Deer Understanding the responses of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) to controlled dog hunting can aid in the effective implementation of canine-assisted population management strategies. We examined the 24-h diel movements of 13 radio-collared female deer exposed to dog hunting on the Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken, South Carolina, where regulated dog hunting has occurred since 1965. We compared diel home range size, rate of travel, and distance between extreme diel locations before, during, and after hunts from 14 September-14 December 2002. Gino J. D'Angelo, John C. Kilgo, Christopher E. Comer, Cory D. Drennan, David A. Osborn, Karl V. Miller
Pages 317-325 |
2003 |
Survival of Rural and Urban White-Tailed Deer in Missouri Information on survival rates and causes of mortality are important to understanding white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) population dynamics and implementing appropriate management practices. We examined sex- and age-specific survival rates for three Missouri white-tailed deer populations that represented agricultural, forest, and urban landscapes. Except for males on Woods Farm (forest site), we observed no differences in age-specific or annual survival for male or female deer .6 months of age. Lonnie P. Hansen, Jeff Beringer
Pages 326-336 |
2003 |
Development of a Deer-guard Prototype for Florida Key Deer Due to increased deer/vehicle collisions involving endangered Florida Key deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) planned to fence a stretch of U.S. Highway 1 that crosses Big Pine Key, Florida. Public access roads, which would allow deer to enter the fenced portion of the highway, posed public and wildlife-related hazards. Currently there are no structures (deer guards) that are effective in preventing deer from entering access roads. Jason D. Sebesta, Shane W. Whisenant, Roel R. Lopez, Nova J. Silvy
Pages 337-347 |
2003 |
Meeting the Technical Challenges of Enforcing Boating Under the Influence Laws While national boating accident statistics readily identify the abuse of alcoholic beverages as a contributing factor in a large number of our nation's boating accidents, the challenges of formulating and implementing effective methods of reducing the abuse of alcoholic beverages on our nation's waterways are often overwhelming. One challenge hinges on the fact that the consumption of alcoholic beverages while boating meets with both legal and societal approval. Another is due primarily to our society's perception of what the stereotypical “drunk” person looks, smells, and acts like.
Pages 348-352 |
2003 |
Taxidermy of Illegal Florida Wildlife—Taxidermy by Fred In June 2002, investigators of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed a black market distributor of illegally obtained and protected wildlife species in South Florida. The suspect operated a black market taxidermist business in which he received money to mount the illegally obtained wildlife. Some of the animals were then sold to other customers in South Florida. A covert investigator infiltrated this enterprise called Taxidermy by Fried and identified the suppliers of the wildlife.
Pages 353-356 |
2003 |
Law Enforcement Management of Conservation Outreach Programs in Alabama Beginning in 1994 with a mandatory hunter education program, Alabama's Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries has continued to introduce, almost yearly, new outreach programs in both hunter and conservation education. Alabama Conservation Enforcement Officers (CEOs) are often required to participate in these programs. Some law enforcement personnel feel that the outreach programs take up a relatively large percentage of a CEO's time and have a detrimental effect on enforcement efforts.
Pages 357-363 |
2003 |
Marketing Efforts to Increase Fishing Participation In Oklahoma: A Case History The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) has become increasingly concerned about stagnant or declining fishing license sales and a 50% turnover rate among annual fishing license holders. Marketing campaigns were initiated in Oklahoma in an attempt to reverse the trend. During 2001, ODWC partnered with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) to test the effect of supplementing the RBFF national campaign with local marketing efforts. Greg L. Summers, Andrea K. Crews
Pages 364-370 |
2003 |
Pages 371-373 |
2003 |
SEAFWA Guide to Authors (Technical Papers)
Pages 382-389 |
2003 |
A 50-year History of the Southern Division American Fisheries Society We evaluated the accomplishments of the past 50 years of the Southern Division American Fisheries Society (SDAFS). We used minutes from the Southern Division annual meetings and various records to view past issues addressed by the division and activities of the SDAFS technical committees and chapters, and the evolution of the SDAFS annual meeting. Since its formation in 1952, the SDAFS has grown to about 2,000 members with 8 active technical committees, 20 chapters, and 8 student units. Mike S. Allen, Mike J. Van Den Avyle, Richard L. Noble, Fred A. Harris
Pages 1-16 |
2002 |
Home Range of Largemouth Bass in the Tidal Upper Chesapeake Bay Radio telemetry was used to determine home ranges of 38 largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) from the tidal upper Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Bass from opposite shores (Susquehanna = west, Northeast = east) were tagged from 1991-1993 and tracked for 4-15 months (1991-1995) depending on battery life. Mean home range of Susquehanna bass (246 ha, N = 16) was larger than non-migratory Northeast bass (119 ha, N = 18) but the difference was not significant. Alan A. Heft, Carol A. Richardson-Heft
Pages 17-25 |
2002 |
Use of an Angler Incentive Program for Data Collection and Management of a Trophy Bass Fishery One hundred and seventy-six trophy-size (?3.6 kg) largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), entered into a privately-sponsored catch-and-release program at Caddo Lake, Texas/Louisiana, were tagged and monitored to assess angler recapture rates, genetic composition, and their distribution within the lake. All largemouth bass program entries were scanned for tags to determine angler recapture rates over a 4-year period. Blood samples were obtained from initial entries and used to determine genetic composition using random amplified polymorphic DNA testing. Michael J. Ryan, Michael W. Brice, Loraine Fries
Pages 26-37 |
2002 |
Short-term Retention of Floy Anchor Tags by Stream-dwelling Smallmouth Bass We conducted 2 short-term experiments to address Floy anchor tag (model FD-68B) retention in stream-dwelling smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) over 3 to 4 months. One experiment used stream-dwelling smallmouth bass held in an experimental pond, and the other was conducted on smallmouth bass in a northeastern Oklahoma stream. Tag retention in the pond over a period of 3 months was 100%, while tag retention in the field was 76% through 1.5 months and dropped to 48% through 4 months. Mean lengths were similar between smallmouth bass that lost and retained tags at both time periods. Maureen G. Walsh, Dana L. Winkelman
Pages 38-43 |
2002 |
Comparison of 3 Electrofishing Gear Types Used to Capture Catfish We compared catfish catch per unit effort (CPUE), species composition, and size distribution data collected by a Smith-Root 7.5 GPP boat-mounted electrofishing unit, a Smith-Root 7.5 GPP boat-mounted electrofishing unit used in conjunction with the Smith-Root “Catfish Zapper,” and with the micro-electronic device known as the “Skoal Box.” A combined 1,175 catfish were collected from 6 sites within the Cape Fear and Lumber rivers in the summers of 2000 and 2001. Robert T. Rachels, Keith W. Ashley
Pages 44-54 |
2002 |
Effectiveness of a Fish Passage Facility for Anadromous River Herring Recruitment Migratory stocks of river herring, alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) and blueback herring (A. aestivalis) have declined as a result of overfishing, poor water quality, and loss of spawning and nursery habitat. To provide access to previously blocked spawning and nursery areas, fish passage facilities have been installed at stream blockages. In 1997, a fish ladder was installed on Unicorn Lake, a tributary of the Chester River in Maryland. Sheila M. Eyler, Leigh E. Vogel, F. Joseph Margraf
Pages 55-64 |
2002 |
Stocking Size and Population Dynamics of Channel Catfish in Virginia Impoundments Sub-adult channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) were marked with fin clips and stocked into 5 Virginia small (13- to 65-ha) impoundments from 1993-1996 to determine optimum stocking size and population dynamics. Four years of treatment stockings were compared to 4 years of standard (fingerling) stockings using gill net and creel surveys. Gill net catch per unit effort (CPUE) was higher (P = 0.04) during the treatment phase, and percentage of marked fish within populations steadily increased and reached a high of 91% in 1997. No evidence of natural reproduction was observed.
Pages 65-74 |
2002 |
Phase I striped bass hauled in varying levels of sodium chloride (NaCl) had significantly higher survival than fish hauled in varying levels of calcium chloride (CaCl2), regardless if the fish came from a hard water or soft water hatchery. The addition of MS-222 to the transport water did not have a beneficial effect on phase I striped bass survival. Patricia M. Mazik, Bill A. Simco, Nick C. Parker
Pages 75-78 |
2002 |
Effects of Expanded Stocking Locations on Striped Bass Survival Smith Mountain Lake is a 8,337-ha reservoir formed by the Roanoke and Blackwater Rivers in Virginia. This lake maintains suitable habitat for striped bass (Morone saxatilis) but does not contain adequate spawning habitat for natural reproduction. Consequently, it requires annual stockings of this species to maintain the fishery. We examined how recruitment of striped bass to age-1 was affected by increasing the number of stocking locations at Smith Mountain Lake. Prior to 1996, striped bass were stocked at 2 sites.
Pages 79-85 |
2002 |
Atlantic Tarpon Distribution in Brackish-water Lagoons, Humacao Natural Reserve, Puerto Rico Atlantic tarpon Megalops atlanticus is an important recreational fisheries resource in the 6 brackish water lagoons located in Puerto Rico's Humacao Natural Reserve. The lagoons, which formed on the reserve after Hurricane David and Tropical Storm Frederick flooded the area in August 1979, are arranged in series and connect to the sea during periods of substantial precipitation. Subsequently, they reflect environmental gradients from essentially marine to low-salinity brackish water conditions. Kirk R. Rundle, Donald C. Jackson, Eric D. Dibble, Orlando Ferrer
Pages 86-94 |
2002 |
Involvement of State Fishery Managers in White Marlin Conservation: A Case Study The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service, is charged with stewardship of coastal and inland fishery resources and management of fishermen who fish in our waters. Maryland's involvement in fishery management is not restricted only to state waters. We also have been actively involved in influencing national and international fisheries policy for Atlantic white marlin (Tetrapturus albidus), particularly in 2002.
Pages 95-104 |
2002 |
A Survey for Prevalence of Paramoeba spp. in Blue Crabs along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts Paramoeba perniciosa is a parasite that has been found in blue crabs Callinectes sapidus from coastal embayments from Florida to Connecticut and has been associated with mortalities in crab shedding facilities in coastal bays of Maryland and Virginia. Hemolymph samples from more than 7300 crabs over a 9-year period from the Gulf (N = 228) and Atlantic (N = 7167) coasts of the United States revealed 0.5% of crabs assayed to be infected by P. perniciosa.
Pages 105-113 |
2002 |
Georgia's Forestry for Wildlife Partnership Program: Conserving Wildlife on Industrial Forests Georgia, like much of the Southeast, is faced with increasing pressures on its natural resources including forests. The predominant forces being imposed on Georgia's forests are development due to human population expansion and increasing demand for forest products. In 1996, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, began working with 14 corporate forest owners operating in Georgia to develop a partnership program that would recognize companies for their efforts in natural resources conservation. Mark D. Whitney, Nathan M. Klaus, Reggie E. Thackston, Emily Jo Williams
Pages 114-123 |
2002 |
Integrating Early-successional Wildlife and Habitats into North Carolina's 21st Century Landscape Small game populations, including northern bobwhite, have shown precipitous declines in North Carolina. To address these declines and trends in habitat loss, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission implemented the Cooperative Upland habitat Restoration and Enhancement (CURE) program in August 2000. The CURE program has 6 objectives related directly to habitat enhancement. This is a cooperative, multi-phase project, the success of which depends upon collaboration with numerous private landowners and other agencies and organizations. David T. Cobb, Terry L. Sharpe, David Sawyer, Denton O. Baumbarger
Pages 124-135 |
2002 |
Using Partnerships to Address Human Black Bear Conflicts in Central Florida Conflicts between humans and bears have escalated in central Florida over the past 5 years. The scope and magnitude of these conflicts extend beyond the responsibilities and capabilities of any 1 agency; therefore, handling these problems requires cooperation among multiple agencies and organizations. Carolyn M. Sekerak, Thomas H. Eason, Christine R. Small
Pages 136-147 |
2002 |
Forestry and Forest Industry: A Fish and Wildlife Agency's Current Perspective In recent years, conflicting viewpoints on natural resource management in Mississippi have existed between the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) and forest industry. The continuing success of commercial forestry as a leading economic activity in Mississippi depends, in part, on a successful communication and education program by the forestry community (e.g., large private corporations, smaller firms, public agencies and organizations, non-governmental organizations, and universities) targeted to constituency groups such as MDWFP and the general public. Marcus K. Measells, Stephen C. Grado, Louis M. Capella
Pages 148-158 |
2002 |
In August 2000, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission approved and funded the Cooperative Upland habitat Restoration and Enhancement (CURE) Program, an initiative to create and maintain early-successional upland habitat for the enhancement of northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) populations and associated early-successional species in North Carolina. Doug L. Howell, David T. Cobb, Terry L. Sharpe
Pages 159-170 |
2002 |
Small Mammal and Herpetile Response to Mid-rotation Pine Management in Mississippi Prescribed burning and/or herbicide applications are performed in managed pine (Pinus spp.) forests to control non-pine vegetation. Little research has examined small mammal or herpetile community response to these treatments in mid-rotation pine stands. Therefore, our objective was to determine prescribed burning and herbicide treatments effects on small mammal and herpetile communities within mid-rotation pine plantations in Mississippi. Sybil A. Hood, Darren A. Miller, Bruce D. Leopold, L. Wes Burger
Pages 171-186 |
2002 |
Short-term Response of Eastern Cottontails to Prescribed Fire in East-central Mississippi Prescribed burning is an often used and economical management tool to manage for northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) and eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus). Although prescribed fire creates and maintains early successional plant communities that benefit cottontails, short-term effects (direct and indirect) of prescribed burning on cottontails are unclear. Bobby T. Bond, L. Wes Burger, Jr., Bruce D. Leopold, K. David Godwin, Jeanne C. Jones
Pages 187-197 |
2002 |
Small Mammal Response to Coarse Woody Debris in the Central Appalachians Coarse woody debris (CWD) is an important habitat component of many faunal species, and little research has been conducted on the relationship between CWD and small mammals in central Appalachian hardwood forests. Response of small mammal populations to manipulation of CWD volume was tested in central Appalachian forests in north central West Virginia from 2000-2001. Abundance and diversity of small mammals captured (N=1,564) on 12 experimental 60 3 60 m live-trapping grids were compared. James T. Anderson, Joseph D. Osbourne
Pages 198-209 |
2002 |
Bat Activity in Upland and Riparian Habitats in the Georgia Piedmont Detailed knowledge of habitat use patterns of forest bats in the southeastern United States is needed to predict how habitat changes from forest management and other land use practices affect bat communities. We used Anabat detectors to survey bat activity on the Oconee National Forest, Georgia, among 3 loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) stand ages (clearcut, sapling, and mature) and 3 riparian habitat types (creeks, rivers, and open wetlands). We used echolocation calls to assess differences in relative activity and species richness among stand ages and riparian habitat types. Amanda M. Ellis, Laura L. Patton, Steven B. Castleberry
Pages 210-218 |
2002 |
Research conducted by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources indicated that populations of mink throughout South Carolina were declining or had become rare in areas of previous abundance. In September 1998, we initiated a 3-year study within the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in Charleston County, South Carolina, to determine the feasibility of re-establishing a wild mink (Mustela vison) population in the northern coastal marshes of South Carolina. J. W. Peeples, T. T. Fendley, O. E. Baker, III, J. W. Butfiloski
Pages 219-228 |
2002 |
Cooper's Hawk Non-breeding Habitat Use and Home Range in Southwestern Tennessee There has been considerable interest in the ecology of Cooper's hawks (Accipiter cooperii) in the Southeast since Stoddard's work in the 1930s on northern bobwhites (Colinus virginianus) identified Cooper's hawks as one of the key predators on bobwhites. Understanding Cooper's hawk-bobwhite relationships has become increasingly important as bobwhite populations have declined and Cooper's hawk populations have increased over the past 30 years. Laura A. Lake, David A. Buehler, Allan E. Houston
Pages 229-238 |
2002 |
Predator Control: Here We Go Again Carnivores elicit a variety of responses from society, and predator management has a correspondingly diverse history in the wildlife management profession. Attempts to manage or control predators often create controversy, and therefore is a constantly contentious issue with wildlife managers. In many regards, views regarding predator management have changed considerably during the past few decades, but recent trends suggest that predator management strategies are being considered and/or implemented in various management scenarios. Bruce D. Leopold, Michael Chamberlain
Pages 239-254 |
2002 |
The Yearling Disadvantage in Alabama Deer: Effect of Birth Date on Development Male white-tailed deer are subjected to a variety of factors that influence body and antler development when they are yearlings. Nutrition and genetics have received considerable attention as factors that influence this development; however, date of birth has yet to be adequately investigated and theoretically could dramatically influence development in later years. William N. Gray II, Stephen S. Ditchkoff, M. Keith Causey, Christopher W. Cook
Pages 255-264 |
2002 |
Reintroductions of the Endangered Delmarva Fox Squirrel in Maryland Reintroductions of Delmarva fox squirrels (Sciurus niger cinereus) to suitable habitat have been a recovery tool used for this endangered species. In Maryland, we attempted reintroductions at 11 sites beginning in 1978. The last reintroduction was completed in 1992. At each site, 8-42 individuals were released during spring or fall over a 1-3 year period. Attempts were made to release an equal number of males and females. Monitoring at reintroduction sites by live-trapping has documented recruitment and establishment of populations at 9 sites. Glenn D. Therres, Guy W. Willey, Sr.
Pages 265-274 |
2002 |
Chemical Restraint of the Fisher As fisher (Martes pennanti) populations recover throughout portions of their historic distribution in the southeastern United States, responsibilities and opportunities in their conservation research likely will become more prevalent. Chemical restraint often is a valuable tool in studying wildlife populations. We reviewed previous research on chemical restraint of fishers with the objective of providing a comparative assessment of field and clinical applications of specific chemical restraints or chemical restraint combinations. Matthew R. Dzialak, Thomas L. Serfass
Pages 275-289 |
2002 |
Mass Loss as an Index of Seed Deterioration in a Terrestrial Environment Deterioration of seeds due to weathering may affect the quantity and quality of food available for granivorous wildlife through time. Deterioration rates of seeds during field weathering in terrestrial environments largely are unknown, and the relationship between seed mass loss and loss of specific nutrients during weathering has not been tested. Steven E. Hayslette, Ralph E. Mirarchi
Pages 290-300 |
2002 |
Quantifying Amphibian Richness in Southeastern Forests Despite numerous museum records and published range maps, gaps exist in current knowledge of the abundance and distribution of many amphibian species. Furthermore, because of the unique life histories among amphibians, several techniques conducted across several diurnal and seasonal time scales are needed to detect species presence. We conducted surveys at fixed points within forests on a military land base in east-central Mississippi to quantify amphibian richness using anuran call counts and time-constrained area searches, 1998-2000. Jimmy D. Taylor II, Jeanne C. Jones
Pages 301-311 |
2002 |
Estimating Population Size of Maryland's Black Bears Using Hair Snaring and DNA Analysis Black bear (Ursus americanus) populations have expanded in Maryland since the late 1970s. Previous attempts to estimate bear numbers have been hampered by access to private land and manpower shortages. The development of hair snaring techniques, coupled with genetic fingerprinting, provides a more efficient technique than traditional mark-recapture methods to estimate black bear numbers in Western Maryland. In May-June 2000, we established 108 grids throughout occupied bear range in Garrett and western Allegany counties in western Maryland. Steven L. Bittner, Tim L. King, William F. Harvey
Pages 312-321 |
2002 |
Deer Antler Characteristics in Relation to Land Use and Spatio-temporal Factors in Missouri Deer antler growth is influenced by the environment, population density, genetics, and nutrition. As land use and densities change over time, antler characteristics are hypothesized to also change. We examined how geography, land use, and the number of deer harvested per unit area (i.e., harvest density) related to white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) antler characteristics of harvested yearling bucks in Missouri during 2 time periods (1951-1970 and 1997-2001). Latitude related positively to antler characteristics in the early time period. Robert E. Kissell, Jr., Christopher G. Wieberg, Lonnie Hansen, Jeff Beringer
Pages 322-330 |
2002 |
Avian points counts are commonly used to inventory bird species composition and abundance. When designing a study to inventory birds using point counts, point plot size and count duration are 2 variables that must be considered based on project goals. We conducted double-observer point counts on the Camp Dawson Collective Training Area, Preston County, West Virginia, during 2000 and 2001 to ascertain how detection probabilities and abundance estimates are affected by different plot sizes and durations. Greg M. Forcey, James T. Anderson
Pages 331-342 |
2002 |
Immobilizing Captive White-tailed Deer Using Medetomidine-Ketamine versus Xylazine-Telazol Chemical immobilization often is the most effective method for capturing white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). Numerous chemical immobilization agents are available. We compared the efficacy and physiological effects of 2 white-tailed deer immobilizing agents: medetomidine-ketamine (M-K) antagonized with atipamezole, and xylazine-Telazol (X-T) antagonized with tolazoline. Mean induction time was longer and more variable for M-K. Mean reversal time and total down time was longer and more variable for X-T. T. Wayne Schwertner, Mark R. Mitchell, David W. Rosberg
Pages 343-351 |
2002 |
Plant Recovery and Deer Use in the Chisos Mountains, Texas, following Wildfire Although an extremely important biome, little has been studied concerning specific plant responses to wildfire within the pinyon (Pinus spp.)-juniper (Juniperus spp.) woodland. A wildfire in the semi-arid Chisos Mountains, Texas, during 1980 provided an opportunity to examine the phenological response of desert plant species to burning. Consequently, we examined the response of vegetation and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus carminis) to wildfire for 2 years in the Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National Park (BBNP), Texas. Bruce D. Leopold, Paul R. Krausman
Pages 352-364 |
2002 |