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| From the
1999 Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society Midyear Meeting held in
Chattanooga, Tennessee. |
Trends In Private Pond Management
Scott D. Kirk, Southeastern Pond Management, 150-C
Industrial Rd., Alabaster, Alabama 35007; Voice 205-664-5596; FAX 205-620-1365
Keywords: pond, private, small impoundments,
survey, threadfin shad
Trends in small impoundment management are directly
influenced by the desires of pond owners. Pond owner interests were assessed via a mailed
questionnaire from October 1, 1998, through December 16, 1998. Survey questions were
targeted at obtaining information pertaining to pond owners’ management goals and
activities related to their goals. Information requests included, but were not limited to,
fertilizing and stocking histories, owner estimates of the average size of fish harvested,
and angler satisfaction. Other current trends include threadfin shad stocking and reduced
stocking rates of largemouth bass. Results from this survey indicate the services and
management strategies both private and public pond managers should offer in order to
maintain quality pond care.
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