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Malheur refuge an aid to both birds and farmers
Manuscript that details the advantages of a wildlife refuge, especially in regards to the land. The document describes some of the difficulties that the Malheur Refuge experienced. Examples include illegal squatters around the lake bed and the attempt of a pair of locals (Culver Marshall and Wilbur Springer) to host a duck hunt inside the refuge.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Status of water fowl in northwestern states
The manuscript argues that the land that has been used for homesteads should be returned to the birds of the area. The land is not suitable for farming long term due to its often alkaline nature. The ill suited land distribution is contributing to the decline of duck and geese populations as well as the other native water fowl.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The Great Malheur Lake-Blitzen Valley Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
A draft of "The Great Malheur Lake-Blitzen Valley Migratory Waterfowl Refuge."
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
Malheur (Lake-Blitzen Valley) Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
A draft of "The Great Malheur Lake-Blitzen Valley Migratory Waterfowl Refuge."
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
Article discussing bird refuges and waterfowl populations
Oregonian (Firm)
Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1934
Document focuses include changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act, waterfowl conditions, and extent of hunting seasons. Additional focuses include homesteading issues on wildlife refuges and hunting practices, including baiting.
Fernald, Charles