Tag-reporting levels for red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) caught by anglers in South Carolina and Georgia estuaries

A total of 1784 legal-size (≥356 mm TL) hatchery-produced red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) were tagged and released to estimate tag-reporting levels of recreational anglers in South Carolina (SC) and Georgia (GA). Twelve groups of legal-size fish (~150 fish/group) were released. Half of the fish of each group were tagged with an external tag with the message “reward” and the other half of the fish were implanted with tags with the message “$100 reward.” These fish were released into two estuaries in each state (n=4); three replicate groups were released at different sites within each estuary (n=12). From results obtained in previous tag return experiments conducted by wildlife and fisheries biologists, it was hypothesized that reporting would be maximized at a reward level of $100/tag. Reporting level for the “reward” tags was estimated by dividing the number of “reward” tags returned by the number of “$100 reward” tags returned. The cumulative return level for both tag messages was 22.7 (±1.9)% in SC and 25.8 (±4.1)% in GA. These return levels were typical of those recorded by other red drum tagging programs in the region. Return data were partitioned according to verbal survey information obtained from anglers who reported tagged fish. Based on this partitioned data set, 14.3 (±2.1)% of “reward” tags were returned in SC, and 25.5 (±2.3)% of “$100 reward” tags were returned. This finding indicates that only 56.7% of the fish captured with “reward” tags were reported in SC. The pattern was similar for GA where 19.1 (±10.6)% of “reward” message tags were returned as compared with 30.1 (±15.6)% for “$100 reward” message tags. This difference yielded a reporting level of 63% for “reward” tags in GA. Currently, 50% is used as the estimate for the angler reporting level in population models for red drum and a number of other coastal finfish species in the South Atlantic region of the United States. Based on results of our study, the commonly used reporting estimate may result in an overestimate of angler exploitation for red drum.

The opportunity schools of South Carolina : an experimental study

This is a reprint of a book published in 1932. The State Department of Education of South Carolina, did an intensive study during the summer of 1931 of the problems, needs, and possibilities of the type of opportunity school conducted annually in South Carolina. The purpose and scope of the study, the steps taken, and the findings and interpretations are presented in the chapters in this book.

SOUTH CAROLINA STATISTICAL ABSTRACT 1986

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

SOUTH CAROLINA STATISTICAL ABSTRACT 1985

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

South Carolina Statistical Abstract 1995

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

SOUTH CAROLINA STATISTICAL ABSTRACT 1992

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

South Carolina Statistical Abstract 1993

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

South Carolina Statistical Abstract 1994

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

South Carolina Statistical Abstract 2000-2001

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

South Carolina Statistical Abstract '96

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

South Carolina Statistical Abstract '97

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

South Carolina Statistical Abstract '98

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

South Carolina Statistical Abstract 1999

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

South Carolina Statistical Abstract 2001-2002

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics annually published Statistical Abstracts, a comprehensive, single-source reference of demographic and economic data pertinent to the state. This publication is now an online publication by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.

Consolidation. An account of parties in the United States, from the convention of 1787, to the present period

This document is an account of a convention of South Carolina state representatives following the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. There were three parties involved in the convention and the account is based on the notes of Mr. Luther Martin who attended as well Mr. Justice Yates’ account. The first party wished to abolish all state governments and have one uniform monarchical government for the continent that would be restricted and limited. The second party did not wish to abolish state governments to give their own state some importance. The third party was advocating for a federal government in conjunction with state government. This document is an account of the convention.