GEORGIA MAY, 1971 Boating Safety-Common Sense Or Regulation? May 1971 Volume VI Number 5 CONTENTS Management Stream Directory Aaron Pass 1 Businessman Boss The Governor is a Sportsman Toward Better Fishing Dean Wohlgemuth 6 Dean Wohlgemuth 7 Bob Wilson 9 Cane Pole-Can Do! Marvin Tye 12 Private Paradise Sportsmen Speak Beverly Clement 14 16 Outdoor World 16 Sportsman's Calendar 17 Jimmy Carter Governor Joe D. Tanner Director State Game & Fish Commission COMMISSIONERS J. B. Langford Chairman Calhoun-7th District James Darby Vice Chairman Vidalia-1st District William Z. Camp, Sec. Newnan-Oth District Rankin M. Smith Atlanta-5th District Leo T. Barber, Jr. Moultrie-2nd District Judge Harley Langdale Valdosta--8th District Dr. Robert A. Collins, Jr. Americus-3rd District Clyde Dixon Cleveland-9th District George P. Dillard Decatur-4th District Leonard Bassford Augusta-lOth District Jimmie Williamson Darien-Coasta I District TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION Jack A. Crockford, Assistant Director Leon Kirkland, Fisheries Chief Hubert Handy, G~me Management Chief LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION Bill Cline, Major Deputy State Chief, Atlanta J. D. Atchison, Major Deputy State Chief, Metter David Gould, Major Supervisor of Coastal Fisheries Brunswick PUBLIC RELATIONS STAFF Phone 6563530 Dean Wohlgemuth, Chief Editor Bob Wilson Managing Editor Ted Borg Photographer Marvin Tye Special Publications Ben Gunn AudioVisuals Aaron Pass Press Services Margaret Howard Circulation Georgia Game and Fish is the officio/ monthly magazine of the Georgia Game and Fish Commission, published at the Commission's offices, TrinityWashington Building, 270 Washington St., Atlanta, Georgia 30334. No advertising accepted. Subscriptions ore $1 for one year or $2.50 for three years. Printed by Stein Printing Company, Atlanta, Go. Notification of address change must include both old and new address and ZIP code, with 30 days notice. No subscription requests will be accepted without ZIP code. Articles and photographs may be reprinted. Proper credit should be given. Contribu- tions ore welcome, but the editors assume no responsibility or liability for loss or damage of articles, photographs, or iJiustrotions. Second-doss postage paid at Atlanta, Ga. A recent tragedy on a Georgia lake when a sudden storm struck during a fishing tournament, capsizing I J boats at a loss of two lives, generated a lot of comment concerning boating safety. As we enter another boating season, with the Georgia lakes certain to be more crowded than ever before, boat operators need to think about their safety on the water. The fallacy of that common "It can't happen to me" attitude was pointed up by the tragedv which wrecked such havoc with tournament fishermen of considerable experience. Some people have suggested licensing boat operators to make certain that they are trained in boat operation and water safety. This would be a difficult program to implement. as it would put a burden on the individual boat operators and on governmental agencies. Safe enjoyment of our lakes and waterways is more important than inconvenience however. and this could become a reality if the situation does not improve. Excellent courses are available on boating safety and piloting throughout the state. Swimming, drown-proofing. and water safetv courses are offered almost continuallv hv the American Red Cross and other organizations. Ali \I.e have to do as water recreationists is to take advantage of the courses and services already offered. and practice what we learn from them. and there will be less need for restrictions and regulations. Some fishing clubs have now required participants in their tournaments to wear life preservers whenever the boat is in motion. A few fishermen complain that the\ cannot move around and work on their tackle while wearing a preserver. These fishermen should investigate the approved life preservers that have been designed for crews racing small sailboats- certainly an active sport. Arproved life-saving devices are available to suit a wide variety of needs; of course these things cost money, but a single life is many times more valuable than the simple dollar cost of tons of such devices. In order to enjoy safe fun on the water this season. make sure you are properly equipped. Equip yourself with adequate training in addition to devices necessary for the safe and enjoyable participation in your favorite watersports. Sure it's fun. but do it right. safely, and with consideration for others, and we will all be better off in the long run. -Bob Wilson ON THE COVER: Who can forget their first fishing experiences? For many of us it all started with a cane pole, a farm pond, and a mess of bream. Many people substitute a fly rod for the cane pole these days, but the excitement is still there if the pond is well managed. For tips on getting the most out of farm ponds read "How to Make Your Pond a Private Paradise," by Beverly Clement on page 14. Photo by Ted Borg. ON THE BACK COVER: Fisheries biologists, like Larry Smith and Jim Nix hefting a striped bass destined for the Richmond Hill Hatchery. work on a wide variety of projects to improve and maintain Georgia's fishing potential. The careers in conservation series continues this month with Bob Wilson's article "Toward Better Fishing," on page 9. Photo by Ted Borg. Some of Georgia's best trout fishing '. is found in the streams and rivers which flow through the ten wi ldlife manage- ment areas operated by the Game and Fish Commission in the Chattahoochee National Forest. There are 37 major trout streams and many small tributary streams which support trout inside the boundaries of these areas. These streams are managed to provide good quality trout fishing for the state's anglers. These management areas are located I' on public land administered by the U.S. Forest Service, and are managed by the .. Game and Fish Commission for increased wildlife values. Due to the excellent control of these areas by the Commission's law enforcement and technical personnel, the wildlife man- agement areas have better populations of fish and wildlife than other similar areas in the Forest. The management area streams offer an excellent variety of fishing oppor- tunities for the trout fis hermen. There are small, rushing brooks with heavy streamside cover where ultra-light spinPhoto by Ted Borg ning tackle is the best choice, and there are larger more open streams, which furnish enjoyable fly casting. Artificial- only streams are provided for the pur- ist, while other areas are open to bait fishing (with the exception of min- nows, which are illegal on all manage- ment area streams). Each management area has at least one stream devoted to wild trout fishing where no hatchery fish are stocked, providing a high qual- ity fishing experience to the dedicated trout fisherman. There is also at least one stream on each area where the natural production is supplemented by stockings of catchable size trout during the fishing season. In past seasons there was a charge of $1 per day to fish most of the managed streams; however, this year a trout stamp is required for all mountain trout fishing. This stamp will cost $2.25, and it enables one to fish any managed stream on open days at no extra charge. This stream directory has been com- piled to assist fishermen who might be thinking of tr ying some of the manage- ment streams this season. Each of the major streams on each wildlife manage- ment area is catalogued as to general Noontootley Creek, on the Blue Ridge Management Area, provides some top-notch wild trout fishing . It is managed as an artiticials-on/y, catchand-re/ease stream, and no hatchery trout are stocked. 1 stream characteristics, predominate trout species, access to the stream, and any special regulations which might be in effect. It is hoped that this information will give the fishermen a fair idea of what to expect on these managed streams. Warwoman A rea The Warwoman area is characterized by steep mountainsides, deep gorges, and generally rough terrain. The streams on Wa rwoman are small and fast flowing due to the steep gradient. They offer rugged fishing conditions, but have good populations of wild trout. Sarahs Creek has the best access from a parallel road on its middle section. The headwaters and lower section have no road and the terrain is rough . This small to medium sized stream is stocked with rainbow trout in the accessable section, with some wild trout present its entire length . For open da ys check the Management Stream Schedule. Walnut Fork and Hoods Creeks are Rock Creek also on the Blue Ridge Area, is one of the most popular managed streams, and it is heavily stocked with rainbow trout. There is good road access to Rock Creek and there are two Forest Service campgrounds on the stream. both small and hard to fish. They receive light stocking of rainbows, with wild browns and rainbows present. Brook trout are present in the headwaters sections. These streams have good foot access from parallel logging trails, but road access is poor. A creel census is being carried out on these two streams and fishermen are required to leave their licenses at the checking station before tarting to fish. The licenses will be returned when the fishermen check out and report their catch. For open days check the Management Stream Schedule. Tuckaluge Creek is closed for the 1971 season. It will be renovated and restocked with wild brook, brown and rainbow trout. Finney Creek is managed for wild trout fishing onl y, and it receives no stocked fish . Wild rainbow and brook trout are the principal species found in Finny. Thi s small stream has only foot access through very rugged terrain. For open days check Management Stream Schedule. Coleman River Area The Coleman River Area borders the North Carolina line and is the northernmost wildlife management area. The terrain is extremely mountainous and rugged, but the area offers good fishing for wild trout in isolated surroundings. The Coleman River is managed for wild trout fishing, and no stocking is done. The stream is open during the general trout season, April 1 through October 2. Fishing is restricted to artificial lures from the Coleman's june- _, tion with the Tallulah River upst ream 2.2 miles to a designated point. Rainbow and brown trout must be ten inches long, and brook trout at least seven inches to be kept on the Coleman. The river is a medium size stream with some areas open enough for limited fly fishing. Caution should be exercised when fishing this stream due to some extremely rugged stretches on the lower section. The Coleman River will be closed during the 1971 season above U.S. Forest Service Bridge No. 54 for renovation . Tate Branch and Mill Creek will bt> closed during the 1971 season for renovation and reclamation as wild brook trout fisheries. Swallo w Creek Area This rugged area has only one sizeable stream , which is open during the general trout season, April 1 through October 2. Swallow Creek is a sm all stream and receives a light stocking of rainbow trout. This stream is brushy, and consists mostly of fast water with few pools. At the present time the stream is extremely silty due to logging operations in the watershed. Road access is good. Photo by Ted Borg 2 Lake Burton Area The Lake Burton area is a moderately mountainous area with medium size streams. It is one of the older management areas and its streams are well known. Dicks Creek will be closed during the 1971 season for renovation and restocking to a wild brook and rainbow fishery. Moccasin Creek is managed for wild trout fishing, and receives no stocked fish. This stream is medium to small in the headwaters section, and flows through very rough terrain. Wild rainbow, brown and brook trout are all present in sections of this creek. The roads on Moccasin Creek are closed to vehicles, but offer good foot access at points. For open days, check the Management Stream Schedule. Wildcat Creek is heavily stocked with rainbow trout, and some wild browns are present. The stream is fairly open with some brushy sections. Access to Wildcat Creek is excellent from U.S. Forest Service Road No. 26. For open days check the Management Stream Schedule. Chattahoochee Area This area is basically similar to the Lake Burton area in terrain, except that Chattahoochee area contains a major stream. The Chattahoochee River is fairly ... large on the management area and is open enough for enjoyable &Jy casting. The river is stocked with rc.mbow trout and some wild browns are present. Be- low the checking station there is ex- cellent access to the river from U.S. Forest Service Road No. 52. Above the checking station there is good foot ac- cess along logging roads. For open days on this stream check the Management Stream Schedule. Low G ap and Jas us Creeks are tributaries of the Chattahoochee. They are medium size streams and are stocked . The regulations are the same as for the ."' Cha ttahooch ee. Spoilcane Creek forms a portion of the eastern boundary of the Chatta- hoochee Management area. This me- dium size stream is open during the general trout season, April I through ~ October 2. It is lightly stocked with rainbow trout and supports some wild browns. The streamside cover is open enough for limited fly fishing. Spoi l- cane flows alongside Ga . #75 and ac- cess is excellent. Dukes Creek is managed for wild trout fishing, and does not receive any stocked fish. There are rainbow in the lower section and brook in the head- waters of this small to medium stream. Access to this stream is limited except for the lower sect ion which parallels the Richard Russell Highway. For open dates check the Man agement Stream Schedu le. Photo by Ted Borg Dodd, Davis, and Dover Creeks are small and brushy tributaries to Dukes Creek, and they are not stocked. They are under the same regulations as Dukes. Chestatee Area Waters Creek is managed for wild trout fishing and is not stocked. Wild rainbows and browns are the primary species with some brook on the headwaters. The stream is small to medium size, but streamside cover is open enough for limited fly fishing. There is good foot access to the creek from a parallel trail. For open dates check the Management Stream Regulations. Dicks Creek is a medium size open stream which receives moderate to heavy stocking. The stream has mostly stocked rainbow, but supports some wild browns. This creek has very good access from a parallel road. For open days check the Management Stream Schedule. Blood Mountain Creek is a tributary of Dicks and will be closed during 1971 for reclamation as a wild brown st ream. Boggs Creek receives moderate stockings of rainbow and holds some wild browns. This creek is of medium size and is fairly open. There is excellent access from a parallel road. For open The Coleman River is managed as a wild trout stream and receives no stocked fish. The lower section is artificials-only, and there is a minimum size limit of 10 inches on rainbow and brown and 7 inches on brook trout taken from the river. dates check the Management Stream Schedule. Chestatee River (including Frogtown Creek) is open during the general trout season, April 1 through October 2. This is a medium to small stream on the management area. It is stocked with rainbow and has some wild browns. There is excellent access from Ga. # 129 which parallels the stream. Dockery Lake, located near Woody Gap, is heavily stocked with rainbow trout. This three acre lake has a Forest Service Campground, and is open during the general trout season, April 1 through October 2. Blue Ridge Area (upper section) Blue Ridge is one of the oldest management areas , and its trout streams are well known. Rock Creek is the most popular management area stream, and receives the heaviest fishing pressure. This stream is heavily stocked with rainbow trout, and an occasional wild brown turns up. The stream is medium to large and is open enough for good fly fishing. This stream has excellent access from U.S. 3 Forest Service Road No. 69 which parallels its entire length. There is also a twelve acre lake which is open on the same days as the creek. For open days check the Management Stream Schedule. Little Rock Creek is a small, fast flowing creek which is not stocked. It offers brook trout fishing in the headwaters. Mill Creek furnishes the water supply for Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery and is dosed to fishing. Noontootley Creek is in many ways the most unique trout stream in the mountains. It is managed as a catchand- release, artificials- only fishery. Only artificial lures can be used and all trout under 16 inches must be released unharmed. Noontootley is managed as a wild trout stream, and no hatchery fish are stocked. This management program allows the fisherman to experience very high quality wild trout fishing in terms of number of wild fish caught. Rainbow and browns are the primary species. The stream is me- Photo by Bob Wilson The Chattahoochee River, on the Chattahoochee Area, is one of the largest of the management area streams; big enough for enjoyable fly casting. The Chattahoochee is well stocked and there is also a good population of wild trout in the river. The first Saturday of trout season finds a good number of fishermen on Johns Creek on the Johns Mountain Area. This stream is one of several in Northwestern Georgia where the water is cold enough to support stocked trout. dium in size and very brushy, and it produces an average of two trophy fish per year, usually browns. The lower section is large enough for limited fl y fishing. Noontootley has excellent access from U.S. Forest Road No. 58 which parallels most of this stream. For open days check the Management Stream Schedule. Blue Ridge Area (lower section) This area's trout streams make up a portion of the watershed of the Etowah River. They are mostly medium size streams with a good ratio of pools. Montgomery Creek is made up of two tributary streams, the West Fork and the East Fork, also known as Black's Creek. This stream is stocked with rainbow trout, and rainbows constitute the primary species. Montgomery is of medium size with reasonably open conditions; some stretches are open enough for fl y fishing. The stream has good road access where it is crossed by U .S. Forest Service Road No. 42. For open days check the Management Stream Schedule. Jones Creek is managed as a wild stream, with fishing mostly for wild browns. No fish are stocked in Jones. The stream is of medium size and is open enough for fly casting. The stream is difficult to fish due to the many sections of flat water where the fish are easily spooked. Jones is restricted to artificial lures only and is open as scheduled in the Management Stream Schedule. It bas good road access at bridges on U. S. Forest Service Road No. 42, and foot access along trails made by fishermen . Nimblewill Creek receives a moderate stocking of rainbow trout each season and some wild brown are present. The stream is small, but has good access from U .S. Forest Service Road No. 28. For open days check the Man- 4 Photo by Ted Borg Boggs Creek, on the Chestatee Area, has good access and camping areas. This medium size stream is well stcoked with rainbow trout. agement Stream Schedule. Cohutta Area This is one of the most primitive and inaccessible areas in e mountains . The streams on Cohutta all have limited access and furnish wild trout fishing. Jacks River is managed for wild trout fi shing, and receives no stocking. The river holds wild rainbow and browns, and is a fairly large stream. The access is very limited except on the lower section in the Alaculsy Valley. Jacks River is open during the general trout season, April 1 through October 2. The Conasauga River is another large wild trout stream , with stream-bred rainbows and browns. Like the Jacks, the Conasauga has virtually no access except old logging roads which are in poor condition. This stream is open dur.ing the general trout season, Apri11 through October 2. Mountaintown Creek is lightly stocked. The predominate species found in this stream is rainbow. Mountaintown is a medium size creek, with an artificial-only section above the SCS structure No. 2, as posted. The stream is open during the general trout season, April 1 through October 2. Conasauga Lake is seventeen acres in size, and is stocked with rainbow trout. It is open from April 1 through October 2. Johns Mountain Area This area contains only one trout stream, Johns Creek. This stream .is of medium size and is heavily stocked with rainbow trout. Excellent access to Johns Creek is afforded by U.S. Forest Service Road No. 231 which parallels the stream. It is open during the general trout season, April 1 through October 2. Lake Russell Area The middle Fork of the Broad River is the only trout stream on this area. This medium size stream is below the natural trout area and is managed for put-and-take fishing. It is heavily stocked with rainbow and has good access from U.S. Forest Service Road No. 87. For open days check the Management Stream Schedule. The lucky angler's reward for a day spent on one of the management streams. Not every day is this rewarding, of course, but chances are good that the angler will take home some trout as well as pleasant memories. Photo by Aaron Pass Special Regulations On Managed Streams The fishing hours on management area streams are from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset. Checking in and checking out is not required on any managed trout streams except those on which a creel census is being conducted. Live bait-fish are prohibited on all management area streams to protect the streams from the accidental establishment of an undesirable species. It is also illegal for anyone fishing an artificialonly stream to have any natural bait in his possession. For more information on regulations concerning Management area streams, and for directions to the streams listed in this article, see the 1971 Georgia Trout Regulations published by the Game and Fish Commission. ~ 5 Meet Your Direetor BUSINESSMAN BOSS By Dean Wohlgemuth Photos by Ted Borg The Game and Fish Commission's new Director, Joe D. Tanner, finds quail hunting to be his favorite sport. Dove hunting also ranks high on his list of outdoor activities. A professional administrator, Tanner han- dles the Commission in a business-like manner. Since becoming the State Game and Fish Commission's Director in January, Joe D. Tanner has found himself in a hectic schedule. As soon as he took the reins, he was thrust into a campaign to gain an increase in hunting and fishing license fees , so that funds would be available to begin a needed effort to improve and expand services of the State Game and Fish Commission. Though he has no background in politics - "I never thought I'd ever be involved in government or politics in any way, but here I am"-Tanner showed he had the ability he needs to work in cooperation with the legislature. The Department gained an overwhelming victory in the passage of the increase. Tanner does things in a business-like way. His experience is in business administration. He had been manager of the Sumter Electric Membership Corporation in Americus, a rural electric utility which services II counties. His solid background in the field of administration is his strong point in taking over the department. Though a lifelong ardent sportsman, he admits "I am not a professional biologist, but I am a professional administrator. I feel the position calls for an administrator." Tanner pointed out that he feels the Department now has many highly qualified persons on the staff. "I intend to let these experts do their work. I will listen to them and allow them the necessary latitude to achieve the things they have the capability of doing." The young (33-year-old) native of Twin City, Georgia, sees the job as a challenge, one he is eager to meet. "I feel there is room for considerable improvement in the services provided by the Department. We will see to it that the Georgia sportsman will get a dollar's value for every dollar he spends on his hunting and fishing licenses." Himself an avid quail hunter, Tanner hopes to see major improvements in small game management around the state. One of his major goals is to provide more public hunting for small game hunters. He also intends to make sweeping improvements in the Jaw enforcement division . This will be done primaril y through an intensive training program. Tanner attended Emanuel County Institute in his home town. then later attended the University of Georgia majoring in general business. He has also participated in a number of com- munity development and environmental short courses at the University of Georgia and the Georgia Institute of Technology. He was a member of the Americus Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees last year. An outdoorsman since youth, Tanner likes to train his own bird dogs . He also puts dove hunting close to his deep love for quail hunting. He enjoys boat- ing as well as fishing, and intends to initiate a much stronger water safety program in the Department. Approaching his new position in the well-organized manner of a business executive, Tanner is initiating a plan- ning group within the department, not only for long range plans but short term studies to help both immediate and future needs of the Georgia sports- man . He practices what he preaches .. . during his first two months in the job, he worked a 12-hour day, getting ori- ented into the position and handling the heavy workload that crosses his desk each day. Tanner feels that efficiency in the department can be improved and that the overall conservation effort can be expanded. This is his aim during hi s tenure as director. ,_ 6 MeetYour Governor The GOVERNOR is a SPORTSMAN The busy world of being Governor, especially right at first during the legislative session, left little opportunity tor Governor Jimmy Carter to partake of his most-loved sport, quail hunting. A short break from gubernatorial duties in the form of a day afield eased the pressure of his office and brought a broad smile to the face of Governor Jimmy Carter. "J remember the first time I ever shot a quail It was by myself hunting in the woods when I was 10 years old. I used to shoot a .410 bolt action hotgun. I shot a quail and picked it up and ran home with it to show to my daddy. Daddy looked at the quail and after a while he said 'where's your gun?' I had thrown my gun down in the woods. It took us three days to find it! " Georgia's new Governor may not get that excited about each bird that he gets nowadays, but he still has a deep interest in the sport of quail hunting. "Since then (when he shot his first bird) except for the time I've been in the Navy, I hunted every time I got a chance," Governor Jimmy Carter told GAME & FISH Magazine in an exclusive interview. "I hunt mostly on ~ my own farm, generally late in the afternoon just for an hour or two. Since I began campaigning, though I haven't hunted as much as in the past. This 1:' .. year I've been three or four times." The Governor was born on a farm , so hunting was available to him . . . and he took the opportunity, until he began an 11-year stretch in the Navy. "I lived in a swamp and I used to hunt for whatever the season permitted . . rabbit, squirrel, coon, possum and fox. But I think the main thing that I love to hunt is quail , and I always have been . "When I started running for Governor four years ago I had three bird dogs, but now I've gotten rid of all but one," the Governor said. As time allows, he'll go on one or two dove shoots a year. "I don't hunt deer and never have been turkey hunting, but I'd like to go on a turkey hunt sometime." The Governor's fishing is mostly limited to natural creeks in his home area. "Kinchafoonee Creek is the southern border of my own farm and Choctawhatchee Creek runs right through some of my land . With this kind of interest in hunting and fishing, the Governor intends to see some improvement in wildlife conservation in his state. "One of the things I'd like to see the Game and Fish Department do is to analyze and completely restock the natural creeks in our state with redbellies or bream and largemouth bass and whatever other species of fish that are suited for that particular habitat. I think we need to have a concerted effort. That would help more people than anything I know and it wouldn't take very much management afterwards. "I'd like very much to see our creeks and our swamps stay in a natural state as much as possible, and I'm doing all I can as Governor-particularly working in Washington- to reduce the need for channeling of streams. "l think that the way to get to it is to eliminate the federal requirements which make it necessary to channel a stream in order to ju tify economically a soil and water conservation district project. I think we do need the soil and water conservation people to continue as they have for several decades to play a leading role in the conservation of soil , water, woodlands, streams, even game and fish-they ought not to be criticized. But it's important that we eliminate the necessity for them to chan- nel streams in order to get approval of a project. "We need to have a heavier credit factor assigned to both the flood control and also fresh water for cities. In addition to that, I think we need to establish a very strong credit factor economically for recreation, hunting and fishing, and enjoying the natural habitat of a swamp. This is going to require considerable effort on the part of conservationists and myself and also I think we might get the soil and water conservation district personnel to agree with this if it will permit them to go ahead and build the lakes we need in Georgia and still avoid having to channelize the streams below the dams. The Governor feels there needs to be an aggressive effort made also to work closely with small farmers. "I think we need to establish a series of short courses and seminars all around the state-during the off seasons as the Game and Fish personnel have timeperhaps with an organized presentation of slides and movies to encourage farmers to improve the game populations on their own farms. This is the cheapest way to do it and I think it would give farmers a major additional source of income. If they have adequate game population they can either conduct hunting trips themselves or lease their lands to those in the cities who are eager for a place to hunt. "I have, as you know, spent a large part of my adult life in the Navy-11 years-and I'm particularly interested in the coastal regions. I've spent three or four days on Sapelo Island and vi ited the refuge there. I've been very closely a sociated with those who own Cumberland Island. I am also very interested in a personal way in the shrimp industry and I think the Game and Fish Department itself through a renewed effort on the part of the biologists can emphasize basic and applied research, learn the breeding habits and the growing habits of shrimp, shad oysters, and other shellfish so that we can more effectively encourage the production of salt water commercial fishing in areas. I'd like to see a renewed interest placed on this. This is a matter that is of great interest to all Georgians. "I think the ease of passing an increase in hunting and fishing licenses with the widespread support of those who are going to pay them is an indication that Georgians are intensely interested in seeing an expanded role for the Game and Fish Department. "One other point I'd like to make is that there has to be in Georgia a close working relationship between those that are interested in all means of utilizing our natural areas. This would include, I should think , game and fish , parks. recreation, forestry, soil and water conser- A good covey rise, and the Governor brings up his gun . He proved himself to be an excellent wingshot. vation, air and water pollution, natural areas preservation and others. Where we now have duplications or overlapping functions and in some instances complete omissions of legitimate functions of government, there are opportunitie to make Georgia a finer, more enjoyable place to live. This i my direct responsibility and I am going to assume it but I will need the help of aH those who are interested in the full and enjoyable utilization of our natural resources. I hope they will participate during this year, particularly in the reorganization of our state government. "I look forward to working closely with Joe Tanner and with other personnel of the Game and Fish Department. I have complete confidence in him and I personally think of all the young men I know in Georgia, Joe Tanner is the best qualified administratively. He's got courage and ability and an awareness of the same things I've discussed and of the needs for a stronger role to be played by Game and Fish." Asked about the relationship of industry and progress to conservation, the Governor said, "It's got to be compatible. 1 think that industry is coming around to the realization that one of the best ways to attract and hold highly qualified personnel that will guarantee the success of their particular industry is to provide those top management people and others with an enjoyable way to spend their off duty hours. "If I were a design engineer or a top flight personnel manager, I would much rather work in a place like Brunswick, Waycross, Valdosta, Macon, or Columbus if my home community there provided an opportunity for hunting and fishing and enjoying the outdoors. "If there is a conflict that exists or develops between industry and outdoor management, my inclination would be to favor outdoor management in trying to resolve the difficulty because our present decisions will have great sig- nificance for generations to come. I think that the new realization that we are in danger of destroying the irre- placeable natural resources that God has given us has made us aware of the need of preserving them." )..Q 8 CONSERVATION: A CAREER FOR YOU? Article Ill of a Series By Bob Wi Ison Last month's article in this series on conservation careers concerned the game biologist. This is one side of the technical services coin in wildlife conservation. The other side is the fisheries biologist. Just as the game biologist conducts scientific studies in the field of game management, the fisheries biologist carr-ies out similar studies on fish management. Habitat analysis, life history studies of various species, and the effects of limiting factors such as fishing pressure are the concern of the fisheries biologist. Fisheries biologists recommend season dates, size limits, and creel limits to the Commissioners, who enact them into regulations. A vast range of studies are included under the field of fisheries biologist. He may concentrate his efforts on a single species, or work more generally on cold-water or warm-water species. The difference between the successful fisherman and one with an empty str.inger may be the measure of success of the work of a fisheries biologist. If the biologist has made an accurate analysis of the situation, and his recommendations have been implimented, the fisherman should be able to catch Fisheries biologists of the Game and Fish Commission will be the ones due thanks as fishermen begin catching striped bass hatched at Richmond Hill and stocked in a number of Georgia lakes. 9 Photo by Ted Borg convince the pond owner of the im- portance of following a pond manage- ment program strictly. The biologist must be able to gain the confidence of the people he advises through his sin- cerity in being of assistance and his knowledge of fish management tech- niques. In order to prevent possible damage to the fisheries resources, the biologist must quickly check reports of water pollution that might affect the fish. In this duty he must coordinate his efforts and work with other officials and agencies such as the Water Quality Control Board, State Health Depart- ment, and the appropriate local offi- cials. Water pollution is often dis- covered through fish kills, which are reported to the Fisheries Division of the Game and Fish Commission for in- ., vestigation by the fisheries biologist. It obviously takes a good deal of technical training to be a fisheries biol- ogist. The basic core of studies would be the same as that given last month for . the game biologist, with special em- phasis on ichthyology (study of fishes) , the fish he is after - if his angling skill is up to par. Continual studies are important in determining the condition of streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, and even the saltwater fishing areas. Often a study may take long years of work before a conclusion can be drawn from the factsor the only conclusion may be that no conclusion can really be drawn . Work on a given project may be interrupted by more pressing projects, certain seasonal limitations, lack of necessary funds or equipment, or an endless vari- The biologist's technical background is called upon when a water analysis is nec- essary in a farm pond study. The number and type of fish and the various sizes of any certain species tell the trained fisheries biologist about the state of the fish population is a given area. limnology (study of waters), and par- asitology (study of parasites). While a bachelor's degree in wildlife manage- ment is necessary for the fisheries biol- ogist, he may find a master's degree helpful for advancement or qualifica- tion for a higher position that he may desire. . Fisheries biologists, just as game biologists, start out with the Georgia Game and Fish Commission as a Biol- ogist I at a salary of $648 per month, and progress to Biologist II at $711 per month with a mater's degree or two ety of other distractions. The biologist must be able to return to a project that he has not worked on for a year, one which he may be able to work on only one week of each year, and still make progress towards his goal. The fisheries biologist must be able to work with people as well as fish. An important function of fisheries biol- ogists .in the Georgia Game and Fish Commission is advising farm pond owners on ways of insuring maximum fish production and fishing pleasure from their ponds, following up on cit- izens' report of water pollution that might endanger the fish population, and investigation and reporting on the causes of fish kills. Reports, complete with charts and tables, take up a great many of the fisheries biologist's hours. Projects must be explained and justi- fied, and periodic progress reports must be made. The biologist must be able to explain the basics of pond management (see "A Private Paradise," elsewhere in this is- sue) to the pond owner in clear non- technical language. He must be able to Photo by Ted Borg 10 year's experience. A Biologist III, starting at $781 per month, is an adminis trator in a technical field. The Biologist Ill, and to a lesser degree the Biologist II, coordinate and supervise the ~ work of other biologists and biologist aides in a number of fisheries management projects. But perhaps you would like to know more specifically what kind of projects a fisheries biologist might work on. This covers a lot of ground - or more accurately- a lot of water. A few of the major projects that Georgia Game and Fish Commission biologists are currently working on include trout stream improvement, management of farm ponds, investigation and improvement of Georgia's saltwater fishing through the construction of artificial reefs, an experimental hatching and stocking of striped bass, and research studies on warmwater streams and reservoirs. Some Georgia trout streams are be4 ing improved under the direction of biologists, in order to offer more varied and improved trout fishing. Re- search is also being conducted into the various factors that affect the carrying capacity of various Georgia trout streams. Some of these projects have been described in articles in GAME & FISH, and future articles on these proj ects are planned. (See "Maternity Wards for Trout," September, 1969, GAME & FISH.) With the discovery of a live bottom area rich in marine growth off Sapelo ,. Island, marine fisheries biologists of ~~e Commission began research activ' 1t1es to determine the extent and nature of the live bottom in order to determine what species of fish should be found in the area. While these research activities continue, coordination was made with federal agencies, and an artificial reef cons~ruction program was planned, and ~ndmg obtained. Other artificial reefs 10 various parts of the country are ef- Photo by Bob Wi Ison Without accurate record-keeping much of the biologist's work would have little lasting value. Recording data and preparing reports take up a good portion of the biologist's time. fective in providing improved habitat, which in turn provides better fishing. An article on the Sapelo live bottom and the artificial reef program is scheduled for a fall issue of GAME & FISH. Research is also currently going on in an attempt to learn more about the potential for efficiently raising catfish in farm ponds. Special test ponds are being operated under the direction and close supervision of Game and Fish Commission biologists, and facts are being recorded and studied. The latest report on this project appeared as "By a Cat(fish) Whisker," in the May, 1970 issue of GAME & FISH. The striped bass program of the Game and Fish Commission has moved into high gear this year, with the striped bass hatchery at Richmond Hill , near Savannah, becoming fully operational. Striped bass eggs are being incubated The work of the fisheries biologist covers a wide variety of interesting and rewarding work. This biologist must gather his data underwAter. Photo by Bob Wilson and hatched , and the fingerlings will be stocked in several Georgia lakes. Test stockings of striped bass obtained from the South Carolina hatchery, have in- dicated that the fish can thrive in some of our hikes, with a growth rate often greater than anticipated. It will be chiefly thanks to fisheries biologists that fishermen in Georgia can try their luck for these fighting fish that nor- mally spend their lives in saltwater habitat, running up rivers only to spawn. The job of the biologist is not over when the improvements or stockings that he recommends have been made. Periodic samplings and population studies must be made in order to evalu- ate the relative success of a program. Studies must be made of the type, size and numbers of fish that anglers catch. Analysis of many factors enable the fisheries biologist to determine whether or not a lake or stream has a good balance of the various types of fish de- sired there, and if the fish community has a healthy mixture of size groups. Life as a fisheries biologist can be extremely rewarding, and at times it can be extremely frustrating. The biol- ogist can expect to spend a lot of time outdoors doing field work, but he will also have to put in long hours com- piling information and preparing re- ports. The future of fishing is in the hands of the fisheries biologist; it may be an awsome responsibility, but it can be an enjoyable responsibility. ..- NEXT MONTH: Biological Aides CANE POLE i ' I The cane pole is an excellent tool for teaching a youngster how to fish. Farley E. Mobley shows Tim ''I ...l ~'. - ,,' Jones how to ' t approach feeding ~ bass from behind a bush so that he won't cast a shadow. CANDO! , r Tim shows that he learned his lessons well by hauling out a fine bass. This type of tackle is not complicated, so the youngster is not as likely to be frustrated by failure. 12 -rt:ia.-.!\. '}I ' I l By Marvin Tye Photos by Ted Borg T he story of the barefoot boy with a cane pole who outfishes the sophisticated city angler with the latest modern equipment is one of the most overworked cliches in fishing literature. This picture is seldom true today. Today's angler uses electronic depthmeasuring devices, advanced bait-casting reels and rods. This man has a definite edge when it comes to catching big fish or even large numbers of fish. There are times however, when the cane pole comes into its own. Sometimes bass, crappie and bream wiU ignore the finest of artificial lures. At these times, a worm or minnow fished with a cane pole can often bring results when other methods fail. It would be safe to estimate that the majority of today's anglers caught their first fish on a cane pole and natural bait. Most of these anglers, this writer included, tend to slight the lowly cane pole. It is a meat fishing device and does not require the skill necessary to handle fly-casting, bait casting or even spinning tackle. For these very reasons, however, it can be useful. What better method exists for teaching a young boy or girl the joys of angling? It is often hard to hold these youngsters' attention, especially if the fishing is slow. You may enjoy probing the depths for a Junker largemouth and be satisfied if you catch one or two big specimens .in an hour. Chances are your young son will be bored with this activity, or lack of it. On his first fishing trip, you should take him to a pond that contains a large population of bluegills. Give him a cane pole, show him how to rig it and help him get the feel of it. In case you've forgotten, or never used a cane pole, you should use a length of line about the same length as the pole. Attach .it to the tip and attach a small worm-baited hook to the other end. Clip a split shot a few inches above the hook and a plastic bobber or cork high enough to allow the bait to sink to the proper depth. Instruct the young angler to set the hook and haul the fish out when the bobber disappears, then sit back and watch the fun and lend a helping hand when needed. The young man or young woman who begins fishing in this manner will get plenty of action. As they gradually progress to more advanced forms of angling, they will be able to take an occasional empty stringer in stride. At the beginning, however, plenty of action is important. Cane pole fishing can be enjoyable for the mature angler who has a cabin on a lake with a plentiful supply of small fish available. It is an interesting way to collect a few panfish for the table without having to put the specialized tackle to work. This saves wear and tear on fishing lines that could be important if a Junker bass is hooked later on. Suppose you use your casting tackle to fish for bluegills or small bass at the boat dock and the line is frayed on submerged rocks or stumps. Unless the frayed line is removed, it could part at a critical moment when that oncein-a-lifetime trophy is hooked later. Such tragedies can be avoided by using the reliable old cane pole. The pole is also useful as a change of pace. Let's say you have been fishing all morning with artificial lures, casting out and reeling in. Maybe you catch fish. Maybe you don't. When you get ready to take a break for lunch or a mid-morning snack, haul out the old cane pole. It's relaxing to sit and watch the bobber as you eat. If a fish does strike at this time, you may be able to land it with one hand, if the fish is not too large. If it is a big one, the excitement is worth the interruption of your lunch. There is an almost forgotten art called skittering or jigger poling. In this operation , the angler uses an arti- ficial lure. It is tied to a relatively short line and jigged up and down in the water or "skittered" on the surface. Often a spoon and pork chunk or spin- ner is fished in a figure-eight pattern on or near the surface, an action that would be hard to duplicate with any other type of tackle. This method can sometimes be extremely effective on bass and pickerel and can work with smaller panfish if the size of the lure is kept small. Many fishermen begin fishing with cane poles and graduate to more ad- vanced tackle. At least one fisherman has used a cane pole to acquire a better outfit. Emmett Thomas of Bainbridge used this basic tackle to land a 3 lb. 8 oz. crappie that won first prize in the 1970 big fish contest sponsored by the State Game and Fish Commission. In recognition of his angling ability, he has been presented a brand new bait- casting rod and reel. There are more rewards to this type of fishing than meet the eye. Why not give it a try or if you've tried it long ago, renew your acquaintance with this fine old method of angling. ..- At times fishing with cane poles can produce fast action and plenty of strikes. Memories of such activities will stick with the young angler throughout life. 13 How To Make Your Pond A PRIVATE PARADISE The end result of a well-managed pond is the enjoyment of good fishing. By Beverly Clement Photos by Ted Borg A well-m anaged pond will provide good fis hing and many hours of enjoyment with a minimum of time involved in maintenance ; but to adequately manage a pond requires a knowledge of the basic principles. Correct constructon of the pond is important. The Soil Conservation Service Work Unit Technician in each county, and the County Agent will be glad to advise individuals in selecting a pond site and in the proper construction. There are many steps to be followed , but two hould be emphasized in particular. The pond must be completely drainable. If a fish popul ation requires renovation after a number of years, the pond must be drained , all fi sh removed , and restocked . It is also very important to have all edges of the pond cut sharply to a depth of at least two feet. If this is not done, weeds will always be a problem in shallow water. It is much better to have the edges cut properly, than to have to use a chemical treatment annuall y. Aquatic weeds interfere with population balance by allowing hiding places for small bream and preventing necessa ry predation by the bass. This can contribute to an overpopulation of bream. Prior to stocking the pond with hatchery fish , the water source should be poisoned with rotenone to eliminate all wild fish. The pond should contain only those fi sh obtained from the hatcherie . The G ame and Fish Commission will stock private ponds with I 000 bream (bluegills and shellcracke rs) and 100 largemouth ba s per acre. The bream fingerlings are stocked in the late fall or early winter. The la rgemouth bass fingerlings are stocked the following spring. Channel catfish at the rate of 100 fingerlings per acre are also available, if desired. They are stocked at the same time as the bream. These proportions of predator (bass) to forage (b ream) are very important. The pond owner must never add other fish to the pond . Tn a pond providing good fishing, a " balanced" condition exists. Without the correct ratio of bass, the bream would overpopulate and the food sup- pl y would be inadequate to allow proper growth. Therefore, the majority of bream would be less than harvestable size. One of the most important factors in pond management is a good fertilization program. Fertilization increases the pounds of fish per acre that a pond , will support, and fertilized ponds can provide much better fishing. Fertilizers release nutri ents into the water, increasing the growth of microscopic plants and animals known as plankton. They constitute the food eaten by the young fry of all types of fi sh. Pl ankton also provides food for insect larvae and water animals that are in turn eaten by the forage fish . Fertilization increases production at the bottom of the food chain. thereby increasi ng production of harve table fish . The increase in pl ankton from fertilization also provides a shad ing effect. If the pond edges are properly cut, this shading prevents weed growth. The average pond should be fe rtilized with 40 pounds per acre of 2020-5. The fir t a pplications hould be double until a good " bloom" appear . Fertilization should be started when the water temperature is about 65 F. in the fall. After a bloom is established , the pond should be fertilized only when it is poss ible to see a shin y object 15 14 inches under the water. In many areas of Georgia, ponds are low in lime. If it is difficult to obtain a good color with fertilization, the water should be checked for lime content. If the addi- tion of lime is recommended , agricul- tural lime should be spread at the rate of 2000 pounds per surface acre. This should last two to three years. Hydrated lime can also be used at the rate of 100 pounds per acre. This is not as ef- fective as the agricultural lime and must be added several times a season. Good management of a fish pond also includes proper fishing. No fish should be removed from the pond until one year after the bass are stocked. No bas should be removed until after they have spawned. It is recommended that no more than 150 pounds per acre of bream be removed during this first year Weeds can be prevented by properly cut edges and adequate fertilization . of fishing. More important, no more than 20 bass per acre should be taken during this period. In the following yea r , it would be wise to return all bass under 10 inches long. For top production, the harvesting of fish should f be spread evenly over the fishing season. If you experience difficulties with the management of a pond, you should call the Game and Fish Commission. A fish- eries biologist will check the pond and give recommendations for improved management techniques. Those services provided include analysis of water for lime content, weed identification and recommended controls, general management checks, determination of the cause of fish kills, "balance" checks, and other services. During the period of June 15 through eptember 15, a pond can be seined to Bream spawn in shallow beds. .~-.~-- Fishing for bream is excellent where ' such beds can be located. llt~~~m~: determine if the fish population is in proper proportion. Several quadrant Fertilizer is applied in shallow water at the rate of 40 pounds of 20-20-5 per surface acre. eine haul are made with a 15-foot minnow seine to check reproduction of both ba s and bream. A fisheries biolo- gist can tell a considerable amount from observing the types and numbers of fry and fingerlings in the 15-foot seine hauls. To supplement the information given by the I 5-foot seine, one or two quadrant seine hauls are made with a 50-foot bag seine. This seine will catch the larger size groups of bream and ba s. The proportion of bass to bream is important. It is also important to find bream of each inch size group. It is possible to tell by seining if the popula- tion is in balance, over-crowded with bream, bass heavy, contains wild fish , or has other problems. The biologist will discu s general management principles with the pond owner, and will make recommendations for correcting any problem which may exist. For maximum utilization of a fish pond. construct properl y, fertilize reg- ularly. stock and harvest correctly. and get professional help when needed. Happy fishing! .- 15 Letters of general interest will be used as possible. Letters must be brief and to the point. The number of letters received prevents us from using all letters. When several letters on the same subject are received the editors reserve the right to use only those which cover the subject best. Letters should be signed; however, names will be withheld upon reque~t. QUAIL FOR US Your article "Quail for You" in January 1971 issue of GAME & FISH Magazine was excellent and very informative. We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to the State Game and Fish Commission for the work you are doing in improving all phases of the program. Also, for the cooperation you have received from such large companies as Georgia Kraft, Continental Can and others. This is truly a great service you perform for the sportsmen and hunters of this state. Only a few people realize the amount of work involved in an operation the magnitude of yours. Our group hunted the Oaky Woods area three times during the past quail season killing a total of 70 birds, and enjoyed every minute of it. Your service and untiring efforts will truly help keep this state known as "King of the Quail Country" for years to come. W. E. Barrett, Atlanta T. J. Britt, Atlanta Earl Tolleson. Covington Sanford Tolleson, Covington TO HAWK KILLERS This is an open letter to the hunter that killed seventeen hawks while traveling the roads through South Georgia Saturday, January 30th. Was the thrill of killing these big beautiful hawks so great that you could not pass them up? Using a high powered varmit rifle with telescope sight you could hardly miss. Do you realize by killing these hawks you have allowed at least 34 rats, snakes or chipmunks to live each day. By killing these hawks you may have cut down on quail population next year. These same rats that would have been caught and eaten by hawks you killed will multiply and eat more of the food that quail and other birds would eat; also rats and snakes destroy the eggs of ground nesting birds. I have been a Taxidermist for many years (33 in all). I have mounted many hawks and other trophies, and never in my 33 years have I found anything in the craws and stomachs of the hawks that I dissected after mounting the skins but rats and snakes. The next time you place the cross hairs of your rifle on one of these hawks, think, is the thrill of reducing this beautiful bird to a mass of crumpled feathers so great that you cannot pass it up. Think of the rats this hawk would destroy in a years time before you touch the trigger, think, would not the thrill of shooting a tin can full of water and seeing it disintegrate "be just as great a thrill-THINK ABOUT IT! Charlie E. Fleming SAFE BOATING A special note of thanks for the fine U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary articles you published in the February 1971 issue of the GAME & FISH Magazine. We are always happy when the public can be made aware of our program and more especially that we can provide public service functions in the areas of teaching boating safety and assisting hunters, fishermen and pleasure boaters in time. of need. The members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary take pride in being prepared to meet and cope with most emergencies that may, from time-to-time arise in boating. You might be interested in knowing that there are several Auxiliary flotillas throughout the State that are ready and willing to teach anyone interested in knowing more about boat operation and safe boat handling. For anyone interested in obtaining further information on the various courses available - including a special course for hunters and fishermen-they may write or call one of the following Flotilla Commanders located nearest them: Chester R. Allen, FC 21 (Clark Hill) 1843 Savoy Street Augusta, Ga. 30904 738-2335 Lester Litesey, FC 23 (Weiss) 230 College St. Cedartown, Ga. 30125 748-1295 George Bird, FC 26 (Lanier) 3718 Embry Circle Chamblee, Ga. 30341 938-0354 Paul Hellstrom, FC 10-2 3 Richmond Dr. Savannah, Ga. 31405 236-0281 Robert Chaney, FC 22 (AIIatoona) 5147 Lucile Avenue Acworth, Ga. 30101 974-6663 Paul Tyner, FC 24 (Lanier) 1235 Niskey Lake Rd., SW Atlanta, Ga. 30331 349-1528 Howell Brunson, FC 10-1 624 E. 58th St. Savannah, Ga. 31405 355-0133 Thomas Van Alstyne 2 Court St. Woodland Track Park Brunswick, Ga . 31520 264-2252 Again, our thanks to your publication for introducing the public to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Philip A. Mazur Staff Officer-Public Relations Division II, District 7 USCGAUX YOUTH FISHING CONTEST A new division of the GAME & FISH Magazine fishing contest, for youngsters under 16, has been announced . Prizes will be given in four classes : bass, bream, crappie and trout. Full details will be announced next month. the outdoor world Governor Carter Praises Work Of Game & Fish Commission Governor Jimmy Carter recently presented an award to Representative Howard Rainey of Cordele, chairman of the House Game and Fish Committee in recognition of the Committee's efforts in the passage of House Bill 340. In accepting the handsome plaque, Rainey said, "Proper credit for the passage of this bill should be given to our supporters in the senate as well as to the numerous sportsmen who testified at public hearings and sent letters and telegrams to members of the General Assembly expressing their views." House Bill 340, signed into law on March 3, will raise hunting and fishi ng license fees $1.00 each and provide fo r additional revenue through the sale of a big game license for hunting deer and turkey and a trout stamp to be used when fishing for mountain trout. This additional revenue will be used for improved and expanded services by the Game and Fish Commission. -Marvin Tye Austell Club Holds Rodeo The Austell Sportsmen's Club has scheduled its annual fishing rodeo for Saturday, May 15, at Pine Valley Lake, Powder Springs. Proceeds from the rodeo will be used to provide scholarships for teachers to the Georgia Natural Resources Institute sponsored by many conservation organizations in the state, including the Georgia Sportsmen's Federation and the Georgia Game and Fish Commission. First prize in the contest will be a 14 foot Appleby fishing boat, Heathkit electronic depth finder and fish spotter, and an electric trolling motor. This prize will go to the person who catches the largest bass. Other prizes include electric motors, rods and reels and other fishing tackle items. Five categories have been set for various species of fish . Tentative plans include a state casting championship. For information on entering the rodeo, contact Donald Kelley, secretary of Austell Sportsmen's Club, Box 742, Austell, Georgia, 30001, telephone 948-1841 , extension 70. -Dean Wohlgemuth 16 Hunting-Fishing Regulations Are Available on Request The 1970-71 Fishing and Hunting Regulations Booklet published by the State Game & Fish Commission is now available. It can be received by making a request to any of the Commission's regional offices. Copies are also available in a number of sporting goods and license dealers across the state. The booklet contains regulations for all hunting except hunting on wildlife management areas in the fall and hunting for migratory game birds. Seasons for these types of hunting are set later in the year. The hunting and fishing regulations booklet contains a map showing when the firearms deer season opens in all sections of the state having an open season. It also explains the new regulations concerning hunting licenses and trout stamps. Directions to the State managed public fishing areas are contained in the booklet. It answers some of the most frequently asked questions on hunting and fishing in the state. A separate folder describing trout fishing regulations in detail is also available from the Commission. This folder contains maps of the trout fishing areas in the state including wildlife management areas and the section of the Chattahoochee River below Buford Dam where trout fishing is allowed. Also included in the folder are detailed directions on how to reach the most popular trout fishing streams. -Marvin Tye Former Editor Given Award Jim Morrison, former chief of information and education of the State Game and Fish Commission and former editor of Georgia GAME & FISH magazine, has been named National Conservationist of the Year by the 2'hmillion-member National Wildlife Federation. Morrison, now employed by the U.S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, was selected by the Federation for his battle against channelization of Georgia streams while employed by the Game and Fish Commission. He particularly campaigned, through writing and public speaking, against the probable destruction of fish and wildlife that would result from channelization of the Alcovy River. "As a result of his efforts, the citizens of Georgia and neighboring states were alerted to the tremendous environmental destruction of stream channelization," the organization said. -Marvin Tye Sportsman's Calendar REGULATION CHANGES Lake Worth-Creel limit on bream, 50; creel limit on bass, 15; minimum size limit on bass 10 inches. Sinclair-Minimum limit on bass, 10 inches. Tobesofkee-Minimum size limit on bass, 10 inches. Suwanee River-Minimum size limit on chain pickerel, 15 inches. Use of nets or traps of any type, prohibited in rivers and streams. TROUT SEASONS Open season April 1 through October 2. Streams closed to fishing: Coleman River upstream from U. S. Forest Service Bridge No. 54 (Coleman River Road); Dicks Creek (Burton Management Area), entire length inside management area; Blood Mountain Creek (Chestatee Management Area), entire length inside management area. All trout waters are open for fishing from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset. No night trout fishing is allowed on trout streams open during the regular state trout season. Trout fishing at night on major reservoirs is permitted. Creel limit: 8 per day, 8 in possession. MOVING? PLEASE NOTIFY US 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE Miss Mrs. Mr. Name (please print) Address (new if for change of address) City State To subscribe to GEORGIA GAME & FISH check rate below and fill in your name and address above. D 1 year I $1.00 D 3 year I $2.50 Mail to: Public Relations State Game and Fish Commission 270 Washington St., S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Zip c~a~.-ggte:r:n!..;.,. .a= =~a=~ en :Z:: ~:::::~-<:. =:a . . =agcrg !D ~g: ~a:a =. .!'='g~:!; cn:-Ma:l -... ... ::.-.nr- CD ":I" :IE "':Z: .. ..."!"":.a.. MANAGEMENT STREAM SCHEDULE Management Area BLUE RIDGE CHATTAHOOCHEE CHESTATEE LAKE BURTON LAKE RUSSELL WARWOMAN Stream Jones Creek (Artificial Lures} Montgomery May Sat., Sun. Wed., Thurs. Nimblewill Sat., Sun. Noontootley Wed., Thurs. (Artificial lures) Sat., Sun. (Catch and Release) Rock Creek Wed., Thurs. Sat., Sun. Chattahoochee Sat.. Sun. Dukes Boggs Dicks Wed., Thurs. Wed., Thurs. Sat., Sun. Blood Mountain Waters Closed Sat.. Sun. Dicks Moccas1n Closed Sat., Sun. Wildcat Sat.. Sun. Middle Broad Wed .. Sat., Sun. Finney Wed , Thurs. Sarahs Wed . Thurs. Walnut Fork and Hoods Creek Tuckaluge Sat., Sun. Closed June Sat., Sun. Wed., Thurs. Sat., Sun. Wed., Thurs. Sat., Sun. Wed., Thurs. Sat., Sun. Wed., Sat., Sun. Wed., Thurs. Wed., Thurs. Sat., Sun. Closed Sat., Sun. Closed Sat.. Sun. Sat., Sun. 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