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Appendix To The Final Report Of The Rfac. Statistical Summary Of Public Responses To Key Issues., Recreational Fishing Advisory Committee Western Australia. May 1991

Appendix To The Final Report Of The Rfac. Statistical Summary Of Public Responses To Key Issues., Recreational Fishing Advisory Committee Western Australia.

Fisheries Management Papers

This paper has been published as a separate appendix to the final report of the Recreational Fishing Advisory Committee, and should be read in conjunction with it, and the Committee's discussion paper ("Final report of the Recreational Fishing Advisory Committee - Fisheries Management Paper No. 41 1991). The key issues that were identified in the discussion paper came up under the following headings: 5.1 Environment 5.2 Resource Sharing 5.3 Access for Fishing 5.4 Research 5.5 Management rules 5.6 Enforcement 5.7 Charter fishing 5.8 Funding and licensing 5.9 Community consultation 5.10 Public awareness and community education.

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The Probe, Issue 110 - May 1991 May 1991

The Probe, Issue 110 - May 1991

The Probe: Newsletter of the National Animal Damage Control Association

THE PROBE
National Animal Damage Control Association
MAY 1991
NADCA News From Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop
Student Awards Presented
By-laws Amended, Approved
Bill Fitzwater Recognized at NADCA Meeting
Membership Contest to Begin
Logo Contest to Begin
ADC Practices Are Generally Consistent With Legislation and Guidance
Animal Damage Control in the News
Mountain Lions Kill 10 Sheep in Nevada
Snow Geese Devastate Oklahoma Spinach Crop
Coyotes Troubling To Idaho Homeowners
Predator Platforms Deter Honey-Seeking Bears
Nutria Cause Major Damage in Sugar Cane
Mountain Lion Appears in Irvine, California Backyard
WLFA Wants to Protect “Your Right to Hunt, Trap, and …

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Wildlife Damage News, Volume 2, Spring 1991 May 1991

Wildlife Damage News, Volume 2, Spring 1991

Wildlife Damage News

CONTENTS:
Controlled Hunting Programs for Reducing Deer Damage
Deer Management at the Institute of Ecosystem
Studies Mary Flagler Cary Arboretum
Position Statement of The Wildlife Society: Responsible
Human Use of Wildlife
Publications
Current literature
Snake Control in Home landscapes
Humane Capture of Wild Animals
Concerns About Lyme Disease Vaccine for Canines

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Muskrat (Ondatra Zibethicus) May 1991

Muskrat (Ondatra Zibethicus)

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission: Publications

Muskrat:
Description
Distribution and Abundance
Habitat and Home
Habits
Foods
Reproduction
Mortality
Importance
Management

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Is Rainbow Trout Condition Influenced By Invertebrate-Drift Density?, Randall B. Filbert May 1991

Is Rainbow Trout Condition Influenced By Invertebrate-Drift Density?, Randall B. Filbert

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Users of the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology CTFIM) commonly assume that there is a positive linear relationship between available habitat (WUA) and stream fish biomass. However, several studies have shown a lack cf correlation between WUA and biomass. Such poor relationships may occur if other factors limit fish abundance. Food availability is a potentially important factor limiting abundance of stream fishes and can affect blomass by influencing fish condition (individual weight). I collected rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) exposed to different levels of invertebrate-drift density to determine if condition was greater where food was more abundant. I also examined …

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The Ecology Of Franklin's Ground Squirrel In Indiana, Peter M. Benjamin May 1991

The Ecology Of Franklin's Ground Squirrel In Indiana, Peter M. Benjamin

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

A reduction in the distribution of the Franklin's ground squirrel in the eastern portion of its range has led to its classification as a threatened species in Indiana. Information is lacking on this species' habitat requirements and population characteristics in Indiana, which limits management capabilities. The purpose of this study was to identify preferred habitat and population characteristics of the Franklin's ground squirrel in Indiana. Radio telemetry was conducted from April 1987 to September 1988 at 3 sites along a railroad right-of-way (ROW} in Benton County, Indiana. Land use and habitat types were mapped; species composition, density, percent cover, percent …

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Volume 2 - April 18, 1991 Apr 1991

Volume 2 - April 18, 1991

What on Earth

What on Earth was a short-run student publication by the Providence College Environmental and Wildlife Club. (Volume 2 - April 18, 1991 - 8 pages total.)

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A Whale Of A New Species, Katherine Ralls, Robert L. Brownell Jr. Apr 1991

A Whale Of A New Species, Katherine Ralls, Robert L. Brownell Jr.

United States Department of Commerce: Staff Publications

Although four new species of whale have been identified since 1937, the absence of new ones for the past 28 years might be taken to mean that they had finally all been dis- covered. Not so - a new species of beaked whale, Mesoplodonperuvianus, is described by J. C. Reyes and colleagues in the latest issue of Marine Mammal Science.

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Wildlife Damage Management In The 90s—Does The Professional Fit The Profession?, Jay B. Mcaninch Apr 1991

Wildlife Damage Management In The 90s—Does The Professional Fit The Profession?, Jay B. Mcaninch

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

A recurring theme at animal damage conferences has been the lack of interest in, and recognition of, animal damage management or problem wildlife manage-ment as an important topic in the wildlife profession (Timm 1982; Berryman 1983, 1989; Jones 1983; Miller 1987; San Julian 1989; Schmidt 1989a). This concern has been raised by Animal Damage Control (ADC) workers in urban, suburban, agri-cultural and forested systems and, in fact, can be heard in nearly any landscape in which wildlife are in conflict with people's use of the land. While the scope of these issues involves the largest potential constitu-ency the wildlife profession …

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Utah State University's Academic Program In Wildlife Damage Management, Michael R. Conover, Raymond D. Dueser, Frederick F. Knowlton, Joseph A. Chapman Apr 1991

Utah State University's Academic Program In Wildlife Damage Management, Michael R. Conover, Raymond D. Dueser, Frederick F. Knowlton, Joseph A. Chapman

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Every wildlife species has positive values or benefits it provides to society. Some people enjoy hunting, while others enjoy watching and hearing wildlife; still other people derive pleasure simply knowing animals exist free from human dependency (King 1947, Ehrenfeld 1976, Steinhoff 1978). Each species also has negative values (Decker and Purdy 1988) associated with adverse impacts, such as property damage, damage to agricultural crops, predation on other valuable species, or simply being a nuisance. For any location and point in time, the net value of any wildlife resource is the sum of all its positive and negative values. The goal …

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What's In A Name?, Robert S. Cook Apr 1991

What's In A Name?, Robert S. Cook

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Communication is a vital part of this complex world in which we live. Even with the vast vocabulary that has evolved throughout recorded history, we still often find difficulty in expressing ourselves. As receivers of information, we struggle to grasp what the other person is trying to say. Also, when we speak to others, we struggle for the right words to use so that we can convey to that person exactly what we mean. The words we use and how we use them are very important to us as we communicate with each other. We have all experienced a time …

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Social, Political, Legal, And Ethical Aspects Of Wildlife Damage Management, Robert H. Schmidt, Terrell P. Salmon Apr 1991

Social, Political, Legal, And Ethical Aspects Of Wildlife Damage Management, Robert H. Schmidt, Terrell P. Salmon

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Wildlife damage management practices are more influenced by our social environ-ment today than in any other period during history. Change is clearly in the wind, and the scope and range of that change will be defined by the social, legal, political, and ethical constraints determined by all seg-ments of society. By defining the decision-making environment, however, management decisions can be made with a clearer under-standing of potential ramifications and, hopefully, a refinement of uncertain princi-ples that influence management decisions affecting natural resource use (Holling 1978).

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Educating People About Wildlife Damage, Jeffrey S. Green Apr 1991

Educating People About Wildlife Damage, Jeffrey S. Green

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Managing the damage that species of wildlife cause to human-owned resources is a legitimate area of specialization in the field of wildlife management. In recent years, wildlife damage management, particularly the Federal government's Animal Damage Control (ADC) program, has come under increased scrutiny and opposition. Reasons for the increased focus on ADC are varied but no doubt center on the fact that some of ADC's activities involve killing animals. Groups opposed to ADC have used the media to gain a following, but the glimpses of ADC they have shown to the public are rarely balanced or objective. Stories usually focus …

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Effects Of A Visual Barrier Fence On The Behavior And Movements Of Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs, Nancy S. Foster-Mcdonald, Scott E. Hygnstrom Apr 1991

Effects Of A Visual Barrier Fence On The Behavior And Movements Of Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs, Nancy S. Foster-Mcdonald, Scott E. Hygnstrom

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Prairie dogs prefer an open view of their surroundings and may abandon an area with visual obstructions. We examined the effects of a visual barrier fence, which had a see-through visibility of 60%, on the foraging, vigilance, and aggressive behaviors of adult female black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) in central Nebraska. We expected animals near a visual barrier to spend more time in vigilance and less time foraging. Adult female prairie dogs exposed to a visual barrier spent a greater amount of time foraging and less time in a headbob position than those not exposed to a fence (P = …

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Environmentalism And Animal Welfare: Cornerstones Of Wildlife Damage Management, Rick D. Owens Apr 1991

Environmentalism And Animal Welfare: Cornerstones Of Wildlife Damage Management, Rick D. Owens

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

There are two issues which each of us, personally and as professional wildlife biologists, share a belief in, and which are essential to the conduct of our day-to-day wildlife management activities. Unfortunately, because of associated negative implications, we have failed to appropriately acknowledge and receive credit for our concerns regarding these issues. These are the issues of environmentalism and animal welfare. This discussion will serve to clarify what these terms should mean to us, why they should be considered cornerstones of wildlife damage management, and the actions we must take in addressing these issues. It is imperative that we become …

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An Update On The Revision Of The Handbook, "Prevention And Control Of Wildlife Damage", Scott E. Hygnstrom, Robert M. Timm, Gary A. Larson Apr 1991

An Update On The Revision Of The Handbook, "Prevention And Control Of Wildlife Damage", Scott E. Hygnstrom, Robert M. Timm, Gary A. Larson

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Wildlife species have an important role in our environment and they provide many recreational, economic, and aesthetic benefits. Management of these species is necessary, however, when they cause damage to agricultural, industrial, and natural resources, and threaten personal property, public health, and safety. Published estimates indicate that commensal rodents, field rodents, and predators combined, cause >$2 billion in damage in North America annually. Because of the social and economic impacts of wildlife damage, there is a need for up-to-date information on the prevention and control of wildlife damage for producers, resource managers, administrators, and the public. The book, "Prevention and …

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Damage Due To Scent Marking By Eastern Gray And Fox Squirrels, John L. Koprowski Apr 1991

Damage Due To Scent Marking By Eastern Gray And Fox Squirrels, John L. Koprowski

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

The stripping of bark by eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) is a serious problem in England with 50 to 100% of the trees damaged in some locations (Shorten 1957). The economic consequences of such damage have resulted in much research (Kenward 1982, 1983; Kenward and Parish 1986); squirrel-induced damage to trees also occurs in North America (Allen 1943, Brenneman 1954) but is rarely of the magnitude observed in England. At least 10 hypotheses (reviewed by Kenward 1983) have been suggested to account for bark-stripping damage including: 1) reduction of tooth wear; 2) uncontrolled gnawing reflex; 3) source of nesting material; …

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The Denver Wildlife Research Center: An Update, Richard D. Curnow Apr 1991

The Denver Wildlife Research Center: An Update, Richard D. Curnow

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

The Denver Wildlife Research Center (DWRC) has progressed as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in its capability to support the APHIS Animal Damage Control (ADC) program and provide the agency and the public with expanded knowledge and new or alternative tools to reduce wildlife conflicts with agriculture and other human endeavors. As a result of this increased capability, the DWRC conducts research and provides data that conform to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Good Laboratory Practice Standards for pesticide registration and reregistration and to the guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act …

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Tenth Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings: Contents And Frontmatter, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Ronald M. Case, Ron J. Johnson Apr 1991

Tenth Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings: Contents And Frontmatter, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Ronald M. Case, Ron J. Johnson

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Workshop held in Lincoln, Nebraska, April 15-18, 1991.

These proceedings consist of 41 presented papers on a variety of subjects relative to the prevention and control of wildlife damage. Subject sessions included: Wildlife Damage Management and the Public, Predators, Rodents, Birds, Programs and Projects, USDA-APHIS-ADC Activities, Professionalism, and General.

Materials in this section include list of previous workshops, editors of the Proceedings, members of the Workshop Committee, Sponsors, Supporters, Acknowledgements, Commercial Exhinitors, Contributors, and Table of Contents.

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The Handbook Of Wildlife Depredation Techniques: A Synopsis, Tim Fagan, John Demaree Apr 1991

The Handbook Of Wildlife Depredation Techniques: A Synopsis, Tim Fagan, John Demaree

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

In 1979, the Game Division Administration of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) appointed John Demaree and Tim Fagan to develop a handbook that would address the ever increasing problem of wildlife depredation. Field personnel were often times at a loss on how to deal with or evaluate the assorted types of damage situations they were encountering. Because Wyoming requires landowners to be reimbursed for damage done by big and trophy game and game birds to their crops and livestock, an evaluation and techniques handbook was desperately needed. The initial handbook, completed in January 1981, was 74 pages, and …

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Relative Effectiveness Of Repellents For Reducing Damage By Elk, William F. Andelt, Dan L. Baker, Kenneth P. Burnham Apr 1991

Relative Effectiveness Of Repellents For Reducing Damage By Elk, William F. Andelt, Dan L. Baker, Kenneth P. Burnham

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

We tested the repellency of chicken eggs, MGK' Big Game Repellent (BGR), coyote (Canis latrans) urine, thiram, Hinder', Hot Sauce Animal Repellent' (Hot Sauce), and Ropey on captive tame elk (Cervus elaphus) in Colorado from December 1990 to February 1991. Coyote urine and BGR performed better than the other repellents for deterring elk from feeding on cubed alfalfa rations. Consumption of cubed rations treated with odor repellents increased from Day 1 through Day 5 of the trial, but consumption of thiram-treated rations decreased. During the second phase of the study, hungry elk consumed significantly more apple twigs that were treated …

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Burrow-Building Strategies And Habitat Use Of Voles In Pacific Northwest Orchards, Leonard R. Askham, James Sipes Apr 1991

Burrow-Building Strategies And Habitat Use Of Voles In Pacific Northwest Orchards, Leonard R. Askham, James Sipes

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Seidel and Booth (1960) wrote that the "life histories of the genus Microtus are not numerous in the literature." In support of his observation he cited 6 publications, all dated between 1891 and 1953. Since then the literature has exploded with a proliferation of publications. An international literature review recently revealed over 3,500 citations for the genus. When Pitymys and Clethrionomys are included another 350 and 1,880, respectively, were found. Over the last 10 years approximately 3 new publications on voles appeared every 4 days; a significant output for what some would consider such an insignificant species. Most of the …

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Keynote Address: The Ideal Realist: How Job Realities Shape Ideology And The Role Of Natural Resource Professionals In Today's Environment, Gary J. San Julian Apr 1991

Keynote Address: The Ideal Realist: How Job Realities Shape Ideology And The Role Of Natural Resource Professionals In Today's Environment, Gary J. San Julian

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

I am now Vice President for Research and Education for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF)—the world's largest conservation organization. The Federation has 5.6 million members and supporters. In this position, I no longer have a small clientele of a few thousand people. In this position, hundreds of thousands of people watch NWF very closely. We have a real slice of American life in the Federation. Consequently, I have had the opportunity to see things in a broader perspective; I have been forced to broaden my horizons. What I see now causes me great concern. I see changes in the way …

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The Future Of Extension Education Programs In Wildlife Damage Management, James E. Miller Apr 1991

The Future Of Extension Education Programs In Wildlife Damage Management, James E. Miller

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Almost 10 years ago in October 1981, at the Fifth Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop here in Lincoln, I presented the keynote address to those in attendance entitled, "Wildlife Damage Control and the Cooperative Extension Service" (Miller 1981a). Although a great deal of change has occurred within the Extension System and within other agencies responsible for animal damage control since 1981, the role and responsibility for Extension educational programs in the prevention and control of wildlife damage has not changed significantly. There have been some changes in the audiences requesting assistance and in the manner, delivery mechanisms, and methodologies …

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Home Ranges And Movements Of Coyotes In The Northern Chihuahuan Desert, V. W. Howard Jr., Gino G. Delfrate Apr 1991

Home Ranges And Movements Of Coyotes In The Northern Chihuahuan Desert, V. W. Howard Jr., Gino G. Delfrate

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

The coyote (Canis latrans) is among the most studied animals in North America. Because of its adaptability and success as a predator, the coyote has flourished and is still expanding its range. Coyotes can now be found throughout most of North America and south into Central America (Voight and Berg 1987). Studies in recent years have been extensive to understand the interrelationships of prey and coyotes (Shelton and Klindt 1974, Beckoff and Wells 1981), as well as demographic relationships (Davis et al. 1975, Knowlton and Stoddart 1978, Mitchell 1979, Bowen 1981) and feeding strategies (Todd and Keith 1976, Andelt et …

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Comparison Of Handmade And Molded Rubber Tranquilizer Tabs For Delivering Tranquilizing Materials To Coyotes Captured In Leg-Hold Traps, Doris E. Zemlicka, Kevin J. Bruce Apr 1991

Comparison Of Handmade And Molded Rubber Tranquilizer Tabs For Delivering Tranquilizing Materials To Coyotes Captured In Leg-Hold Traps, Doris E. Zemlicka, Kevin J. Bruce

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Leg-hold traps are an important tool in selectively capturing coyotes (Canis latrans) causing agricultural depredations. Because animals captured in leg-hold traps may incur injury and trauma to their feet and legs, there has been growing opposition to use of such traps. Each year, state or federal legislation is proposed to restrict the use of traps and considerable research effort has been devoted to the examination of trap improvements or alternatives. A variety of trap modifications have been suggested to reduce foot injuries and make the technique more generally acceptable, including use of padded jaws (Linhart et al. 1986, Olsen et …

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Attitudes Of Nebraska Sheep Producers Toward Predators, Dale J. Hafer, Scott E. Hygnstrom Apr 1991

Attitudes Of Nebraska Sheep Producers Toward Predators, Dale J. Hafer, Scott E. Hygnstrom

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

The economy of the State of Nebraska is highly dependent on the agricultural industry. When factors arise that complicate and threaten facets of the industry, those involved, particularly producers, often express a high degree of concern toward those threatening factors. The sheep producers of Nebraska experience this situation with predation. Predators can often cause economic and emotional losses for producers. In 1987, Johnson and Timm estimated that coyotes (Canis latrans) cause $630,000 in damage annually to the sheep industry in Nebraska. Nationally, losses of sheep and lambs to predation is estimated at $21.7 million with coyotes responsible for 63.7% of …

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Consumption Of Zinc Phosphide-Treated, Bromethalin-Treated, And Untreated Oats By Prairie Dogs At Bait Stations, Dallas R. Virchow, Scott E. Hygnstrom Apr 1991

Consumption Of Zinc Phosphide-Treated, Bromethalin-Treated, And Untreated Oats By Prairie Dogs At Bait Stations, Dallas R. Virchow, Scott E. Hygnstrom

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Currently, zinc phosphide is the only toxicant registered in bait formulations for controlling prairie dogs (Cynomys spp.). Zinc phosphide-treated oats has been registered as a rodenticide for control of black-tailed prairie dogs (C. ludovicianus) for decades. However, its efficacy and weatherability have been questioned in recent years (Marsh 1987). In contrast, bromethalin is a relatively new acute rodenticide that has been used as an alternative method of control for anticoagulant-resistant commensal rodents (Spaulding and Jackson 1982). Its activity involves the uncoupling of the oxidative phosphorylation process in the central nervous system mitochondria (Van Lier and Ottosen 1981). Both acute and …

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Developing A Coordinated Statewide Wildlife Damage Management Research And Extension Education Program, Paul D. Curtis, Daniel J. Decker Apr 1991

Developing A Coordinated Statewide Wildlife Damage Management Research And Extension Education Program, Paul D. Curtis, Daniel J. Decker

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Dealing with the negative side of human-wildlife interactions has become an increasingly important part of wildlife man-agement. This situation is due to a combina-tion of factors: human population growth and urbanization, patterns of land use associ-ated with human activities, and the increase in abundance of some wildlife species that cause problems for people. A broad consen-sus exists among state wildlife agency staff, state agricultural department staff, wildlife extension specialists, U.S. Department of Agriculture-Animal Damage Control agents, and state Farm Bureau officials that wildlife damage on agricultural lands has increased during the past 30 years, and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) currently …

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Current Cooperative Activities Between Aphis-Animal Damage Control And The Extension Service, Gary E. Larson Apr 1991

Current Cooperative Activities Between Aphis-Animal Damage Control And The Extension Service, Gary E. Larson

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

The basis of our cooperation is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which was signed between the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Extension Service (ES), both agencies of the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), on May 14, 1987. The purpose of the MOU is to "establish policies and administrative arrangements for a working relationship" between the two agencies and "to provide procedures for planning, coordinating, and developing cooperative vertebrate...programs." The MOU points out that APHIS-Animal Damage Control (ADC) has responsibilities in research, operational, and technical assistance programs, which are authorized by the Animal Damage Control Act …

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