WEST VIRGINIA (Cont. ) 



Central West Virginia; began June 1952, to close 1966; $7,000; Paul L,. 

 Hooper, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Harry Van Meter, as in No. 1 above. 



8. New Introduction of Game Fish Species in West Virginia Waters. 



Several different game fish species have recently been stocked in an effort 

 to either establish or re-establish these in West Virginia waters. The Kokanee 

 salmon was introduced into five different impounded waters of the State in an 

 effort to establish this species as an additional game fish for the angler's bene- 

 fit. The walleye, although native to West Virginia streams, has now been stocked 

 in several other impounded waters of the State in an attempt to provide an addi- 

 tional game fish catch. The white bass, also native to West Virginia streams, 

 was experimentally stocked in another impoundment with the hope that it might 

 become established. 



Hdqrs. Charleston; began 1952, indefinite; $1, 000; Harry Van Meter, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Harry Van Meter, as in No. 1 above. 



9. Fish Hatchery Production, Expenditures and General Efficiency. 



A detailed report has been published on the hatchery expenditures for the 

 past year in relation to the total production of fishes from five state fish 

 hatcheries. Included are the production records and general efficiency for each 

 hatchery. Taken into consideration are such items as mortalities of fishes, 

 conversion factors, feeding costs, distributions, and personnel expens»s in- 

 volved in carrying out the hatchery program. Three of these hatcheries rear 

 trout only with another having facilities for rearing both trout and warm-water 

 fishes and one producing warm-water fishes entirely. 



Hdqrs. Charleston; began 1952, to close 1953; $100; Robert F. Stephens, 

 Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Harry Van Meter, as in No. 1 above. 



10. Fishery Observations on Wheeling Creek. 



An intensive summertime survey was made on Wheeling Creek, a popular 

 smallmouth bass stream that is open to year-round fishing. This same stream 

 is also subject to many diversified water usages, including industrial wastes, 

 sewage deposits, car washings, irrigation, dredgings, silt loads, etc. The 

 survey was conducted in order to delve into some of these factors and what in- 

 fluence they are having on fish and their habitat. 



Big Wheeling Creek; began 1951, to close 1953; $500; E. A. Seaman, Leader; 

 reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Harry Van Meter, as in No. 1 above. 



11. Creel Census Activities of West Virginia Waters. 



There are several different forms of creel censuses being employed in West 

 Virginia waters, including: (1) The standard or "permit system" of obtaining 

 records from anglers frequenting state park and forest areas; (2) an aerial cen- 

 sus of bass and trout waters on their respective opening dates, to gather addi- 

 tional data over the entire state as to the concentrations of anglers; (3) a "vol- 

 untary" census of anglers who are encouraged (by posters) to record their fish- 

 ing information and deposit it in a special mail box near the area of fishing; 

 (4) a selective creel census project composed of thirty select anglers who are 

 known for their fishing ability. These men keep personal records of all their 

 fishing trips throughout the State, thereby, providing information on the fishing 

 potential of many waters not included under other creel census activities. 



Statewide; began 1949, indefinite; $1,000; Harry Van Meter, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Harry Van Meter, as in No. 1 above. 



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