Protect our largest migratory bird
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Manuscript and press release discussing trumpeter swan populations.
United States. Department of the Interior
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Protect our largest migratory bird
Manuscript and press release discussing trumpeter swan populations.
United States. Department of the Interior
Article describing observations of Canadian geese traveling near the Columbia River.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Are deer being properly handled?
Article describing the management of deer populations in Oregon.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article describing the effects of hunting and fishing on game bird and fish populations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Correspondence discussing William Finley’s lectures for farmers' institutes in California and the creation of a demonstration train exhibit. Correspondence also focuses on the illegal sale of bird plumes for hair decorations and an effort to gather support for L. Alva Lewis as the next Oregon State Game Warden. Additional topics include the increase of grebe nesting and game birds on the Lower Klamath Lake, a proposal to create bird reserves from lands owned by the University of California, and concerns about farmers’ complaints regarding the effects of birds on crops.
Cole, Leon J. (Leon Jacob), 1877-1948
Correspondence discussing the demonstration train exhibit in California and position of Oregon State Game Warden. Additional topics include William Finley’s efforts to secure funding for the National Association of Audubon Societies and inclusion of Finley’s photographs in William Leon Dawson’s book, Birds of California.
Richardson, Guy
Program for 19th American Game Conference
American Game Association
Articles discussing elk hunting and William Finley lecture tour
Portland Chamber of Commerce (Or.)
"30-day duck season over 10 weeks set"
Newspaper clipping discussing duck hunting season.
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Articles discussing duck and quail hunting in Mexico, North American Wildlife Conference, and visit to Ghost Ranch in New Mexico.
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Arizona-New Mexico expedition, 1929
Arthur Pack's field notes from an expedition with William Finley in Arizona and New Mexico, April 6-May15, 1929. Activities described include documenting mountain lion hunting as well as a trip into the Grand Canyon.
Pack, Arthur Newton, 1893-1975
"Reports on waterfowl food resources and shooting survey: The Lower Columbia River District"
Report discussing the declining waterfowl populations due to European carp, agriculture, and hunting.
Scheffer, Theodore H.
"Supplementary report: Waterfowl situation in the Pacific Northwest"
Report containing additional data supplied by duck hunting organizations and recommendations, including proposed regulations.
Scheffer, Theodore H.
Articles discussing William Finley lectures and increasing hunting and fishing license fees
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Manuscript that shares a few excerpts from "Plight of grebes", focusing on why grebes have been singled out for their plumage.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Life blood of birds for fashion
Manuscript describing the wreckage plume hunting has caused to some bird populations. Author points out that six indictments against two plume hunters had been filed. The defendants fled to California.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Similar content of this manuscript is featured in "Malheur trip" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Federal courts uphold migratory bird regulations
Manuscript recalling when hunters and sportsmen attempted to prove that migratory regulations signed by President Roosevelt were unconstitutional. Two cases are mentioned, one from Kentucky involving Judge Ford, the second in Illinois with Judge Major. Both upheld the regulations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the Supervisor of the Ochoco Forest, Lester Moncrief, and storekeeper at Paulina, Lyle Miller, report the numbers of deer hunted. After considering the large number of bucks killed, rangers of the area asserted that the deer population was increasing. The author claims that the increase in population was direct proof that protection of the animals has been key to that success.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Nothing a duck hunter likes better than ducks
This appears to be a rough draft of "Nothing a duck hunter likes better than ducks." Small differences include the additional sentences and above the title in faint pencil 'Consider the poor old duck hunter'.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An edited version of "Malheur, the unfortunate" which describes the destruction man has wreaked upon the lake and surrounding area.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the author describes the need for duck conservation in Oregon due to hunting. Duck hunters want the season to be longer, which is reflected in a new game bill that was introduced in the Senate (Senate Bill 99) and the House of Representatives (House Bill 108). The document asks the Oregonian to "raise its voice" in response to the duck hunters.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the author describes the brutal practice of plume hunting. Observations of grebes are also recorded.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the activities of La Prath, a French-Canadian professional hunter. The author details the places, types of birds, and compensation.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the search for white herons. The author describes their pursuit as well as a conversation with a hunter.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing the pursuit of photographing white herons. The author describes concerns regarding the decreased population due to plume hunting. Also included is a page about bluebirds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing the brutal industry of plume hunting. Author describes the consequences of hunting, including the extinction of bird species.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A manuscript that illustrates the destruction the demand for plumage causes to bird populations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953