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SEATTLE atfish WA 21 1986 22 98109 ALEX JAROINE GHISLE T 22 Muskellunge SEATTLE 21 1986 98109 ALEX JARDINE CHISLET WA 22 Atlantic Cod SEATTLE WA 21 1986 98109 ALEX VARDINE CHISLET SEATTLE Largemouth Bass WA 22 21 1986 98109 ALEX JARDINE CHESLET Bluefin Tuna 22 SEATTLE 21 1986 98109 LEX VARDINE CHISLET WA

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-- CATFISH First Day of Issue: March 21, 1986 First Issue Location: Seattle, Washington The name given to a large group of fish — most of which have two or four whiskers — is the Catfish. These whis- kers, called barbels, which resemble the whiskers of the common house cat are used by the Catfish as sensors when looking for food. The Catfish prefers sluggish streams and quiet lakes and ponds for their homes. They are bottom-feeders, and are most active at night, or on dark, cloudy days. During the bright hours of daylight the Catfish lies quietly in a patch of dense foliage or a dark hidden crevice. These interesting creatures are well equipped for survival, for they can stay alive out of water for a considerable amount of time ... provided they are kept moist. One unique type of Catfish that can not only survive out of water, but travel across land is the Walking Catfish. Found in most part of the Southern United States, these fish can move short distances to another body of water if its present home drys up. Catfish are considered a delicacy, and are sought after commercially. No. 86-16 KILIFE NATIONAL ©1986 The Maximum Card Collection A Division of Unicover Corporation • Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007 Original painting by Alex Jardine. Official First Day of Issue Maximum Card issued by the National Wildlife Federation 1986 RON CONSERVATION MUSKELLUNGE First Day of Issue: March 21, 1986 First Issue Location: Seattle, Washington The largest of the pike family, the Muskellunge may reach a length of six feet, weigh over 70 pounds and look much like the common pike. It lives in lakes and calm quiet rivers throughout the Northern United States and Canada. Its feeding habits are much like the pike in that it is a fierce predator feeding primarily on smaller fish. While awaiting its prey the Muskellunge sits deathly still in the upper water levels of its home near some foliage. The unwary prey approaches and the Muskel- lunge moves — with lightning fast speed it seizes its prey instantly. This movement is so incredibly powerful that an unknowing Muskellunge may actually injure itself if it mistakenly lunges at a stone or submerged log. Al- though this fish strikes terror in smaller creatures, it is very much sought after by fishermen, for few fish can compare to the excitement of hooking a Muskellunge. Indeed, with their large size and tremendous strength, the magnificent Muskellunge gives fishermen an exciting and rewarding challenge. No. 86-12 1986 The Maximum Card Collection A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007 Original painting by Alex Jardine. Official First Day of Issue Maximum Card issued by the National Wildlife Federation 936-1980 WORKING FOR CONSERVATIONS COD First Day of Issue: March 21, 1986 First Issue Location: Seattle, Washington Most members of the Cod family live in the icy cold waters of the Northern Hemisphere, some in the Atlantic Ocean and some in the Pacific Ocean. The Cod, al- though not considered a migratory fish, will sometimes follow the cool currents outside their normal range. They live mainly between the surface and a thousand feet, the larger ones living in deeper waters, while the young Cod are generally found closer to shore. In their cold water homes these sea creatures are mainly bottom dwellers, that feed on small fish, mollusks, crabs and seaworms. Most species of Cod are harvested commercially. The harvest off the Atlantic coast of North America is about 100 million pounds annually, while the harvest of Pacific Cod off the coast of Oregon and northward is much greater. Some of the Cod are sold fresh to markets, but the vast majority of the catch is now processed into frozen fillets. The tremendous value of Cod to the New England states is evidenced by the use of the Codfish on the state seal of Massachusetts. No. 86-13 FO WILDLIFE W ©1986 The Maximum Card Collection A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007 Original painting by Alex Jardine. Official First Day of Issue Maximum Card issued by the National Wildlife Federation CONSERVATION ORKING LARGEMOUTH BASS First Day of Issue: March 21, 1986 First Issue Location: Seattle, Washington The Largemouth Bass is found throughout America and southern Canada. This fish prefers large quiet mountain lakes and slow-moving streams, where it frequents weedy, sandy areas. The coloration of this creature varies with the size of the fish and also with the temper- ature and chemistry of the water in which it lives. But generally, the Largemouth is green with a dark stripe on each side. Largemouth Bass are fierce predators to many lake inhabitants, including smaller fish, frogs, and crus- taceans. When the icy winds of winter blow across the calm lakes and freeze the quiet mountain streams, the Largemouth Bass reduce their feeding considerably or cease feeding altogether until the spring thaw. Their appetites resume wholeheartedly once again with the warm months of summer, and the eagerness of the Largemouth Bass to take bait attracts adventurous fisher- men from all around the country. No. 86-14 WILDLIFE ATION NATION 1986 The Maximum Card Collection A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007 Original painting by Alex Jardine. Official First Day of Issue Maximum Card issued by the National Wildlife Federation 31-1984 DRING FOR CONSERVATION BLUEFIN TUNA First Day of Issue: March 21, 1986 First Issue Location: Seattle, Washington The Bluefin Tuna is considered the largest true fish. The Bluefin belongs to a group of fish that include mackerels, albacore, and bonitos. They are the only fish which can increase their body temperature higher than that of the sea. The Bluefin Tuna ranks among the swiftest fish in the ocean, sometimes attaining speeds of well over fifty miles per hour. This unique fish is also known as a long distance champion among migratory fish — for by the time they reach the age of fifteen, a Bluefin will have swam an estimated one million miles! Although Bluefin Tuna are relatively safe from the dangers of the sea they are not safe from man. Landing the large, speedy and powerful Bluefin Tuna is the peak of thrills for sportsmen, and fisheries throughout the world harvest great amounts of Bluefin Tuna. In the United States the younger Bluefin Tuna are taken to the market while the older and larger Bluefin Tuna are primarily sold to Japan. In Japan, Bluefin Tuna is considered to be the ultimate epicurean delight. No. 86-15 NATIONAL 1986 The Maximum Card Collection A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007 Original painting by Alex Jardine. Official First Day of Issue Maximum Card issued by the National Wildlife Federation ORCING FOR CONSERVATION