Transactions of the 42nd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference
Held March 5 to 9, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia
Contents
Building Sound Conservation Programs
Opening Remarks, Daniel A. Poole
How Much Are We Willing to Pay?, Lynn A. Greenwalt
Needs for Conservation Practices, David G. Unger
Species vs. Ecosystem Management: Concepts and Practices, Frederic H. Wagner
New Dimensions in the Management of Coastal Fisheries and Wildlife, David H. Wallace
Evaluating and Maintaining Habitats for Fish and Wildlife
Loss of Missouri's Lowland Hardwood Ecosystem, Paul A. Korte and Leigh H. Frederickson
Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir-A Case History of Problems in Fish and Wildlife Coordination, Rollin D. Sparrowe
Contribution of Remote Sensing to Habitat Evaluation and Management in a Highly Altered Ecosystem, Mary Keith Garrett and Virginia Carter
Status of the National Wetlands Inventory, John H. Montanari and Joseph E. Townsend
Effects of Grass Carp Introduction on Waterfowl Habitat, Robert D. Gasaway and Thomas F. Drda
Management Strategy for Bald Eagles, John E. Mathisen, David J. Sorenson, L. D. Frenzel and Thomas C. Dunstan
Habitat Development Aspects of the Dredged Material Research Program, Hanley K. Smith
Socioeconomic Dimensions in Fish and Wildlife Management
Dynamics of the New Jersey Hunter Population, James E. Applegate
Characteristics of Nonconsumptive Wildlife Users in Idaho, James R. Fazio and Lawrence A. Belli
Congestion, Success and the Value of Colorado Deer Hunting Experiences, Ronald R. Miller, Anthony A. Prato and Robert A. Young
Predator Control: The Public Viewpoint, Louise M. Arthur, Russell L. Gum, Edwin H. Carpenter and William W. Shaw
Influence of Knowledge of Wildlife Management Principles on Behavior and Attitudes Toward Resource Issues, Robert B. Dahlgren, Alice Wywialowski, Thomas A. Bubolz and Vernon L. Wright
Changes in Responses From Identical Ohio Hunters Interviewed in 1960-61 and 1973-74, Tony J. Peterle
Human Concerns in Natural Resources Planning
Mitigating the Impacts to Wildlife from Socioeconomic Developments, Ann G. Rappaport, James G. Mitchell and Julius G. Nagy
Unfulfilled Mitigation Requirements of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Patrick A. Parenteau
A Method of Evaluating Impacts of Timber Harvests on Nontimber Forest Resources, Robert W. Sassaman and Robert M. Randall
Balancing Economic and Environmental Objectives, Ronald M. North, Walter P. Neely and Robert L. Carlton
State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans as a Vehicle for Fish and Wildlife Planning, Richard Gross and A. Heaton Underhill
Characteristics of Individuals Involved in Different Types of Hunting, Vernon L. Wright, Thomas A. Bubolz, Alice Wywialowski and Robert B. Dahlgren
Colorado Deer Hunting Experiences, Perry J. Brown, Jacob E. Hautaluoma and S. Morton McPhail
Influence of Hunter Attitudes and Characteristics on Wildlife Management, Alphonse H. Gilbert
Managing Fish and Wildlife on Private Lands
Wildlife Habitat-The "Price-less" Resource Base, John S. Gottschalk
National Evaluation of the Water Bank Program, Jasper Womach
Public Access Hunting: A 1974 Pilot Study Evaluation, Tommy L. Brown and Chad P. Dawson
Soil Conservation Service Assistance in Managing Wildlife on Private Lands in Texas, James Henson, Frank Sprague and Gary Valentine
Goals and Procedures of Wildlife Management on a Large Western Ranch, Gary J. Wolfe
The Maintenance of an Urban Deer Herd in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Merlin W. Shoesmith and W. H. Koonz
Managing Nongame Wildlife on Private Lands, John M. Anderson
Resource Management Information for Decision Makers and Users
Cooperative Extension Service Aids Wildlife Management, De/win E. Benson
Portrait of One Extension Wildlife Specialist, Thomas M. Stockdale
NOAA's Sea Grant Program and Resource Users, Kenneth J. Roberts and Robert J. Shephard
Ten Years of Education on Lake Management, Lowell L. Klessig
A Public Education Program of Predator Damage Control, F. Robert Henderson and Edward K. Boggess
The $6-million Eel, or From Bait to Delicacy in Four Years, Karen M. Jurgensen and Gene Crow
The Role of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service in the Development of the Louisiana Crawfish Industry, James F. Fowler and Larry W. de la Bretonne, Jr.
Information Delivery for Water Quality Management, Victor P. Osterli
Imperatives for Action, Gustav A. Swanson
A National Approach to Fish and Wildlife Extension Education, Jack H. Berryman
Environmental Contaminants: Wildlife, Fish and Public Health
Toxicological Aspects of Toxaphene in Fish: A Summary, Foster L. Mayer and Paul M. Mehrle
Effects of Petroleum on Birds, Robert C. Szaro
Environmental Contaminants in Relation to Canadian Wildlife, I. M. Price
Birds of Prey, DDT, and Tussock Moths in Pacific Northwest, Charles J. Henny
Relationships Between Insect Control and Human Health, Maurice W. Provost
Forest and Wildlife Management
Enhancing Forest Wildlife Habitat Through Diversity, Karl Siderits and Robert E. Radtke
Featured Species Planning for Wildlife on Southern National Forests, Norman E. Gould
Songbird Management in a Northern Hardwood Forest, William L. Webb
Forest Manipulation for Ruffed Grouse, Gordon W. Gullion
Managing an Elk Herd in the Face of Changing Land Use and Recreational Values, David H. Jenkins
Wildlife Management on Southern Industrial Forest Lands, James L. Buckner
Recreationist Education and Training Programs
The Effects of Campgrounds on Small Mammals in Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, Utah, Gregory A. Clevenger and Gar W. Workman
Hunter Success and Education Needs, David L. Groves, Stephen S. Light and Charles T. Cushwa
Hunter Qualification and Education Programs in Finland, Matti Helminen
Hunter and Hiker Education Programs in Canada: Recent British Columbian Innovations, Brian P. White
Hunter Education Programs in the United States, Maxwell E. Rich
The Hunter and Firearm Safety Training Program in Florida, James W. Carter and Donna P. O'Toole
Closing Remarks, Laurence R. Jahn
Published annually since 1915, the Transactions of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference provide a unique and informative record of the direction and momentum of professional natural resource management. Tracking current research and management emphases and the perspectives and approaches to meeting the challenges to sustaining and conserving North America's wildlife and their habitats, the Transactions is a valuable reference for all who deal with the complexities and intricacies of natural resource issues, policies and programs.