MINNESOTA (Cont. ) 



3. Taxonomy and Habits of the Siscowet of Lake Superior. 



The objective of the project is to determine the taxonomic relationship of 

 the siscowet to the lake trout and to study its feeding habits and distribution. 

 Stomach analyses have been made. Studies have been naade on the structures 

 and measurements of both siscowets and lake trout to determine the taxonomic 

 relationship. Studies on the skeleton and other internal structures are now 

 underway. 



Minnesota waters of Lake Superior; began June 1946, to close September 

 1954; $700; Samuel Eddy, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Samuel Eddy, as in No. 2 above. 



4. The Social Behavior of the Largemoutn Bass Under Laboratory Conditions. 



The object of this project is to determine the type of territories and hierar- 

 chies which are established by groups of bass under variable laboratory condi- 

 tions. Experiments have been done using the largemouth bass and several other 

 species. Other experiments using other species are planned. 



Hdqrs. University of Minnesota; began November 1952, to close 1954; Alfred 

 H. Grewe, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Alfred H. Grewe, Department of Zoology, University 

 of Minnesota, Minneapolis 14, Minn. 



U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service , Branch of Game-fish and Hatcheries 



1. Fishery Management Surveys. 



The objective is to develop fish management plans, based on surveys, for 

 specific water areas. Priority is given to Federally controlled areas such as 

 Service refuges. National Forests, Veterans Administration facilities, defense 

 installations and Indian reservations. 



Hdqrs. Minneapolis; field work in the several States comprising Fish and 

 Wildlife Service Region 3; continuing; Robert W. Sharp and Paul S. Handwerk, 

 Leaders. 



Address inquiries to: Regional Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, 1006 

 West Lake Street, Minneapolis 8, Minn. 



2. Technical Assistance in Fish Cultural Activities. 



Assistance is given to fish cultural personnel toward the solution of bio- 

 logical problems of hatchery management, such as weed control, fertilization, 

 disease, and water quality; and in initiating new or improved techniques. Fish 

 stocking activities are reviewed for correlation with State Conservation De- 

 partment practices and to direct the distribution of Federally produced fish in 

 accordance with Fish and Wildlife Service policy and known fishery manage- 

 ment needs. 



Hdqrs. Minneapolis; field work in the several States comprising Fish and 

 Wildlife Service Region 3; continuing; Robert W. Sharp and Paul S. Handwerk, 

 Leaders. 



Address inquiries to: Regional Director, as in No. 1 above. 



MISSISSIPPI 

 Game and Fish Comnnission 



1. Development of Lake Mary. (FA: FW-l-D) 



The objective of this project is to establish and manage a 140-acre lake in a 

 dry area of the State for public fishing of largemouth bass, bluegill and redear 

 sunfish. 



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