08-21-2007, 02:10 AM
Late summer fish and wildlife notes
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-DNR studies Wabash River catfish populations -Indiana lakes get more protection -Fur Takers of America Fall Convention
DNR studies Wabash River catfish populations<br />
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Anglers awarded for catfish tags
DNR Big River biologists are in the third year of a four-year study to determine the population status of blue, channel and flathead catfish in the Wabash River.
So far, about 2,000 catfish have been sampled to provide information on growth, age, movement, and survival.
Preliminary results indicate that at 10 years of age, blue catfish average<br />
27 inches, channel catfish average 19 inches and flathead catfish average 28 inches in length.
The oldest fish observed was a 31-year-old flathead catfish that measured 42 inches and weighed 34 pounds.
Sampled Wabash River catfish generally remain within one mile of the location they were caught and released.
However, a blue catfish tagged and released in 2005 moved 27 miles downstream, where it was recaptured in 2007.
Anglers have recaptured about 5 percent of the catfish tagged by biologists.
If anglers catch a catfish with a green tag near the dorsal fin, they are asked to send the tag in for a reward to the Big Rivers Fisheries Program, Sugar Ridge FWA, 2310 E. SR 364, Winslow, IN 47598.
The reward is a camouflage baseball cap that says "Wabash River Fisheries Research."
Photo of DNR biologist holding a big Wabash River catfish:<br />
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/stuff/gal...tfish.html
Indiana lakes get more protection<br />
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As summer draws to a close and recreational activity on Indiana's public freshwater lakes begins to dwindle, many lakefront property owners may consider landscaping projects along the lake's shore.
Indiana requires a biologist check many types of shoreline work on public freshwater lakes because some types of lakeside work degrade water quality or destroy fish and wildlife habitat.
If you are considering a project on or near the shoreline of a public freshwater lake, and are not sure if you need a shoreline construction permit, contact the DNR Division of Water at (877) 928-3755, or e-mail water_inquiry@dnr.IN.gov.
Indiana Code, public freshwater lake defined, Lakes Preservation Act:<br />
http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/ti...6/ch2.html
Apply for a permit online at:<br />
http://www.in.gov/dnr/water/permits/index.html
Fur Takers of America Fall Convention<br />
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The Fur Takers of America Fall Convention will be Sept. 29, south of Indianapolis, near Greenwood. Convention features include trapping, predator calling and fur handling programs.
Hoosier Trapper Supply, east of Greenwood at 1155 N. Mathews Road, hosts the convention. More information:<br />
http://www.furtakersofamerica.com/7Bmeeting.htm
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-DNR studies Wabash River catfish populations -Indiana lakes get more protection -Fur Takers of America Fall Convention
DNR studies Wabash River catfish populations<br />
---------------------------------------------<br />
Anglers awarded for catfish tags
DNR Big River biologists are in the third year of a four-year study to determine the population status of blue, channel and flathead catfish in the Wabash River.
So far, about 2,000 catfish have been sampled to provide information on growth, age, movement, and survival.
Preliminary results indicate that at 10 years of age, blue catfish average<br />
27 inches, channel catfish average 19 inches and flathead catfish average 28 inches in length.
The oldest fish observed was a 31-year-old flathead catfish that measured 42 inches and weighed 34 pounds.
Sampled Wabash River catfish generally remain within one mile of the location they were caught and released.
However, a blue catfish tagged and released in 2005 moved 27 miles downstream, where it was recaptured in 2007.
Anglers have recaptured about 5 percent of the catfish tagged by biologists.
If anglers catch a catfish with a green tag near the dorsal fin, they are asked to send the tag in for a reward to the Big Rivers Fisheries Program, Sugar Ridge FWA, 2310 E. SR 364, Winslow, IN 47598.
The reward is a camouflage baseball cap that says "Wabash River Fisheries Research."
Photo of DNR biologist holding a big Wabash River catfish:<br />
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/stuff/gal...tfish.html
Indiana lakes get more protection<br />
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As summer draws to a close and recreational activity on Indiana's public freshwater lakes begins to dwindle, many lakefront property owners may consider landscaping projects along the lake's shore.
Indiana requires a biologist check many types of shoreline work on public freshwater lakes because some types of lakeside work degrade water quality or destroy fish and wildlife habitat.
If you are considering a project on or near the shoreline of a public freshwater lake, and are not sure if you need a shoreline construction permit, contact the DNR Division of Water at (877) 928-3755, or e-mail water_inquiry@dnr.IN.gov.
Indiana Code, public freshwater lake defined, Lakes Preservation Act:<br />
http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/ti...6/ch2.html
Apply for a permit online at:<br />
http://www.in.gov/dnr/water/permits/index.html
Fur Takers of America Fall Convention<br />
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The Fur Takers of America Fall Convention will be Sept. 29, south of Indianapolis, near Greenwood. Convention features include trapping, predator calling and fur handling programs.
Hoosier Trapper Supply, east of Greenwood at 1155 N. Mathews Road, hosts the convention. More information:<br />
http://www.furtakersofamerica.com/7Bmeeting.htm