Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 106, No. 29, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 10, 1988 Page: 12 of 48
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PAGE 12A-THE POLK COUNTY ENTERPRISE, SUNDAY APRIL 10. 1988
Outdoors
By ROBERT SLOAN
Outdoors
The redfishes struggle to survive
along the Gulf coast is an ongoing
saga. But the teeter-tottering com-
eback of these fish is remarkable in
that it has been an organized effort
by fishermen, biologist, game
wardens and politicians alike. Cer-
tainly an unprecedented occurrence
here-to-fore hardly recognized as
possible reality.
The plight of redfish was and is
real. And without mankind’s unified
effort, the extinction of red drum
fishing was a possibility. That is still
gravely evident in Louisiana where
a total ban on taking of redfish, both
commercially and by sport
fishermen is in effect. And that is no
an impossibility in Texas.
It is the gradual decline of redfish
numbers (crappie and white bass,
too) wher the real lesson comes into
play. In light of recent proposals by
the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department (TPWD) copceming
new limits on white bass, catfish, bss
and stripers, we should take a
studied look at what has substantial-
ly upgraded our redfish and speckl-
ed trout fishery alohg the Gulf Coast.
It can be summed up in one word -
unification.
The backbone of that unification
was the Gulf Caost Conservation
Association (GCCA). Formed in
1977, the GCCA has been responsible
for pumping huge amounts of money
into state-managed fish hatcheries.
Without that money the future was
grim. Especially after the
devastating freeze of 1983-84 that
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killed large numbers of red drum
and speckled trout. Now, with about
21,000 members, GCCA has con-
siderable pull within the Gulf Coast
states fishery programs. Nearly 45
percent of GCCA members are Tex-
ans. Their dollars are responsible
for producing approximately 30
million redfish in hatchery ponds, •
which later were released up and
down the Texas coast.
Biologists for TPWD reported a
catch increase of 207 percent on
trout, and a 93 percent increased
catch of reds by February, 1986, just
two years after the killer freeze.
That was half the time required
after other freezes, according to Dr.
Gary Matlock, Director of Fisheries
for TPWD. He added taht those in-
creases suggest that stocking pro-
grams and more restrictive limits
were responsible for the quick com-
eback of coastal game fish. Both of
which were backed heavily by
GCCA.
An example of what GCCA monies
are largely responsible for is the
Marine Development Center
(MDC), at Corpus Christi. Formerly
known as the John Wilson Hatchery,
this complex has developed into a
state-of-the-art hatchery, rivaled by
no other hatchery system in the
world.
Jeff Vanorman, hatchery
manager for TPWD at the MDC says
they presently have 10 2 acre ponds
with 20 surface acres of water. They
have produced an average of 7 to 8
million fish per year since ’83. There
are 25 additional ponds under con-
struction. They should be in working
order by late summer. And will pro-
duce from 8 to a possible 16 million
additional fingerling fish, says
Vanorman.
Who is funding those ponds? Or
better yet, where is the money com-
ing from to create such a hatchery?
One that has produced not only red-
fish, but speckled trout, stripers,
largemouth bass, and possibly snook
and tarpon in the future?
Initial money for the construction
of the entire MDC facility was a
million dollar donation from the late
Ben F. Vaugn, according to Vanor-
man. “That money was given
through GCCA to TPWD toward hat-
chery work,” he explained. “The
money was then used to get $3
million of federal aid, matching
funds through the federal govern-
ments Wallop Breaux Fund. Money
from that fund is derived from a
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percentage of excise tax on fishing
tackle, and boating fuel. The money
then totaled f4 million. None actual-
ly came from the state. Those funds
provided for the construction of the
facility. Operating funds came from
TPWD.”
That hatchery has evolved from a
spawning building, lab and shop to a
large complex qf ponds, and a
building which was funded by the
Fish America Foundation. There is
also the new Vaugn building, and the
new Perry Bass Red Drum Spawn-
ing building, money form which was
put together by a group of con-
tributors.
Vanorman is the first to hail GCCA
for effort and money rendered.
“We nver would have gotten this
far without GCCA," he said. “They
are such an active group in terms of
defining the needs of marine sport
fishing, and getting about the job of
raising funds and designating those
funds to the proper areas in terms of
sport fish. GCCA has basically con-
structed the bulk of the facility
here.”
On the subject of ponds for raising
red drum, Dow Chemical provided
land for three ponds in 1985-87. That
land now has four ponds totaling 12
acres of wate. Since ’85 those brood
pands, used to raise fingerling red
drum transported there from the
MDC, have produced 5.46 million
fish, according to Burt Moritz, presi-
dent of the Brazoria County chapter
of GCCA.
Curiously, the ponds are located
inside Dow Chemical’s Plant A in
Freeport, creating an odd backdrop
for redfish brood ponds. More in-
teresting is that those ponds have
been used to raised striped bass,
largemouth bass and in the near
future speckled trout from the Perry
Bass Research facility in Palacios.
The reds were released along the
coast from Corpus Christi to the
Sabine River. The striped and
largemouth bass were stocked in the
Brazos River and inland lakes.
Moritz said the Dow project was a
joint effort between Dow, GCCA and
TPWD. “Most of the tending of
fingerling fish was done originally
by volunteers, like Dow employees,
local people and GCCA members,”
he said. “Now, with the expansion of
the ponds, there is a fulltime TPWD
biologist there, who is assisted by
volunteer help.”
Vote For A Change
Let’s Elect Q.R. “Cooter” Duff
Commissioner Precinct No. 1
DEMOCRA TIC
R UN-OFF ELECTION
Tuesday, April 12th
7:00 a,
It has been my ambition since I quit working for
Southern Pacific in 1976 to be a County Commissioner.
I have waited until this time because people seemed
satisfied with the Commissioner they kept in office.
When Mr. Red Denham passed away last year a
number of people encouraged me to seek the appoint-
ment as his replacement. I felt Mrs. Denham was entitl-
ed to finish out her husband's term and did not make
any attempt to secure this post.
After Mr. Denham's services I became aware that
Mrs. Denham had asked Judge Baker for the position
and was refused. With this knowledge, I phoned Judge
Baker's office to discuss my possible appointment and
his sddretary said he was out of town. I left both my
home & business phone numbers and was assured a
return call when the Judge returned. The next day I
again called the Judge's office and was told that he was
on another line and he would return my call shortly. I
have yet to receive this phone call from Judge Baker. It
may well be that Judge Baker assumed what I wished to
talk to him about but the fact is that it could have been a
totally different matter. My point is that a tax-payer is
due a response from an elected official. I was denied
even the courtesy of a phone call and that's not right or
the American way.
7:00 p.m.
Shortly thereafter, it became public knowledge that
Judge Baker's choice was my present opponent
Clarence Ellis. The appointment was carried out the
following Tuesday and that brings us to the current elec-
tion. At the time of the appointment Mr. Ellis expressed
the desire to serve out the remainder of Mr. Denham's
term and then retire. For whatever reasons there was a
change of minds and here we are.
In a recent newspaper ad Mr. Ellis commented on his
present state of health. This is of apparent concern to
him or he would not have paid to bring it up as I have
certainly not made his health an issue.
I do hope his intentions are not to secure victory in
the "Run-Off” Election and retire sometime next year.
Should /his be the case we would be again subject to
another of Judge Baker's "hand-picked appointees. ”
It is time to say "NO MORE OF THIS" and Vote for
a Change. By God's grace I am of sound health & mind
and by nature I am a "stand-up for what / believe in”
type of individual. I am not lazy and I am not a "YES”
man.
I believe the folks of Precinct 1 deserve a Strong Will-
ed Commissioner, free of obligations except to the peo-
ple. I Promise strong representation for my Precinct
and will endeavor to merit your Vote & Confidence.
ELECT
In retrospect, during troubled
times for coastal fisheries, GCCA
was formed by a group of concerned
fishermen. And the resulting
organization was largely responsi-
ble for The Red Drum Act of 1981
which granted redfish and speckled
trout game fish staus that protected
them from commercial netting.
From that time on, GCCA has
been a major success story and has
restored notable, quality fishing
along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Something differing factions of in-
land freshwater fishermen might
take note of.
LIVINGSTON LIONS
Baseball Schedule
(x)-AprU 12—C.E. King at Living* ton, 7 p.m.
(x)-April IS—Croaby at Livingston, 7 pjn.
(xi-AprD IS—Cleveland at Livingston, 7 p.m.
(x)-Aprd 22—Livingston at Liberty, 4 pm.
(x)-Aprll 24—Dayton at Livingston, 7 p.m.
(x)-AprD 29—Livingston at C.E. King, 7 pm.
(x)-May 3—Livingston at Crosby, 4 pm.
(x)-Denotes District 10-AAAA East Zone
games.
BIG SANDY WILDCATS
Baseball Schedule
April 12—Sabine Pass at Big Sandy, 4 pm.
April IS—Big Sandy at Sabine Pan's Invita-
tional Tournament. *
April 19-Uvingston JVs at Big Sandy, 4 pm.
April 22—High Island at Big Sandy, 4:11 pm.
(x)-A|r0 24—Goodrich at Big Sandy, 4 p.m.
(x)-AprO 29—Big Sandy at Chester, 4 pm.
(x)-May 4—Big Sandy at Gooih-trh, 4 pm.
(x)-May 19—Chester at Big Sandy, 4 pm.
(x)-Denotes District 23-A games.
TARKINGTON LONGHORNS
Baseball Schedule
(x)-Aprt 12—Tar king ton at Trinity, 4:14 pm.
(x)-Aprll 19—Splendors at TarUngton, 4:94
p.m.
(xl-April 22—Shepherd at TarUngton, 4:34
p.m.
(x)-April 24—TarUngton at Montgomery, 4:34
pm.
(x)-Aprll 29—Coldspring Jones at TarUngton,
4:34 pm.
(x)-May 3—Trinity at TarUngton, 4:34 pm.
(x)-May 4—TarUngton at Splendors, 4:34 pm.
(x)-May 19-TarUngton at Shepherd, 4:34
p.m.
(x)-May 13—Montgomery at TarUngton, 4:34
p.m.
(x)-Denotes District 22-AAA games.
SHEPHERD PIRATES
BasebaD Schedule
(x)-Aprfl 12—Montgomery at Shepherd, 4:34
p.m.
(x)-AprD 15—Open Date. (District track and
Held meet.)
(x)-April 19—Coldspring Jones at Shepherd,
4:34 p.m.
(x)-April 22—Shepherd at TarUngton, 4:J4
pm.
(x)-AprD 24—Shepherd at Spiendorn, 4:3li ■ m.
(x)-Aprfl 29—Shepherd at Trinity, 7 pm
(x)-May 3—Shepherd at Montgomery, 4:34
pm.
(x)-May 4-Shepherd at Coldsprlq! Jones, 4:34
p.m.
(x)-May 14—TarUngton at Shejherd, 4:34
pm.
(x)-May 13—Splendors at 8hepherd, 4:34 pm.
(x (-Denotes District 22-AAA games.
WEST HARDIN OILERS
Baseball Schedule
(x)-AprO 12—Hardin at West Hardin, 4 pm.
(xl-Ap-D 19—West Hardin at CotmesneU, 4
p.m.
(xl-April 22—DeweyviDe at West Hardin, I
p.m.
AprD 23—Eva dale (doubleheader) at West
Hardin, 1 p.m.
(x)-Aprtl 24-West Hardin at Hardin, 4 p.m.
(x)-May 3—ColmesneO at West Hsrdln, 4 pm
(x)-May 4—West Hardin at DeweyvHle, I pm
(x)-Denotes District 24-AA games.
SPLENDORA WILDCATS
Baseball Sc be dole
Q.R. “Cooter” Duff
Commissioner Precinct 1
(x)-April 12—Splendors at Colchpring Jones
4:34 pm.
(x)-April 19—Splendors at TarUngton, 4:3
p.m. ,
(x)-Aprfl 22—Splendors at Trinity, 7 pm.
(x)-Aprll 24—Shepherd at Splendors, 4:34 pn
(x)-April 29—Splendors at Montgomery, 7:3
p.m.
(x)-May 3—Coldspring Jones Spieadora. 4:3
p.m.
(x i-May 4—TarUngton at Spieadora, 4:34 p.n
(x)-May 14—Trinity at Splendors, 4:34 pm.
(x)-May 13—Splendors at Shepherd, 4:34 pn
(x)-Denotes District 22-AAA games.
TRINITY TIGERS
Baseball Schedule
(x)-AprD 12—TUrUngton at Trhiity, 7 pm.
(x)-April 15—Open date.
(x)-AprO 19—Trhiity at MoWgomery, 4:3
pjn.
(x)-AprO 22—Splendors at Tririty, 7 pm.
(x)-April 24—Trinity at Colib|ring Jones, 4:31
p.m.
(x)-AprO 29-Shepherd at Trinity, 7 pjn.
(x)-May 3—Trinity at TUrUngtou, 4:34 pm.
(x)-May 4—Montgomery at Trinity, 7 p.m.
(x)-May 14-Trinity at Splendors, 4:34 p.m.
(x)-May 13—Coldsprtng Jones at Trinity, 7
p.m.
(x)-Denotes District 22-AAA games.
JASPER BULLDOGS
Baseball Schedule
(x)-Apri 15—Lambertou at Jasper, 7:14 pm.
(x)-Aprfl 14-LC-M at Jasper, 7:M pm.
(xFAprfl 22-Jasper at SUsbee, 7:34 pm.
(x)-April 34-Bridge City at Jasper, 7:34 pm.
(x)-Aprll 29-Jasper at West Ormge-Stark,
7:39 pjn.
(x)-May 3—Port Arthur Lincoln at Jasper,
7;J4 pm »
(x)-May 19-Jasper at Lambertou, 4 pm.
(x(-Denotes District 1PAAAA games.
C. E. KING PANTHERS
Basehail Sc bed lie
(x)-AprU 13—C.E. Kiag at Livingstoa, 7 pm.
(x)-Aprfl 14—Liberty at C£. King, 7 pm
(x)-A|rll 19—Crosby at C.E. Ktag. 7 pm
(xl-Ap-t 21—CE. Kiag at Dayton, 4 pm
<x)-AwB 34-Clevelaad at C.E. King, 1 pm „
(x)-April 29—Livings Ion at C.E. Kiag, 7 pjn.
(x)-May 3—C.E. Ktag at Llberety, 4 pm.
lx)-Denotes District 19AAAA East Zone
A NAHLAC PANTHERS
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(x)-April 15—Anahmr at
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(I)-Apr * 19—Orange Held at
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(x)-Apri 1
4:34 pm
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White, Barbara. Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 106, No. 29, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 10, 1988, newspaper, April 10, 1988; Livingston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth795789/m1/12/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.