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
Are deer being properly handled?
Article describing the management of deer populations in Oregon.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Program for 19th American Game Conference
American Game Association
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.
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
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
A manuscript that illustrates the destruction the demand for plumage causes to bird populations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "Trail of death."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Articles discussing Willamette River pollution and hunting pronghorn
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Notes describing trip to southwestern United States and encounter with Mountain lion in Arizona.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Notes describing trip to southwestern United States and encounter with Mountain lion in Arizona.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article discussing negative perceptions of hawks.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript describing the author's understanding of the plumage hunters' motivation. The author lays the blame of demand of plumage at the feet of plumage dealers, milliners, and the women who buy plumage.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that appears to be an initial edit of a lecture. The manuscript describes the author's efforts in collecting data, combining the results and findings of three exploratory trips.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the destruction of bird populations from plume hunting.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953