. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. FORTY-FOURTH BIENNIAL REPORT 15 merit, and a considerable effort was made to interest hunters in areas where large populations of coots pre- sented problems. During 1954 it was difficult to generate any interest among the hunters, but during the second opening in 1955 interest in the bird was increasing. The campaign continues, and it is possible that eventuall\' this bird may become a valuable resource instead of a nuisance. Upland g
. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. FORTY-FOURTH BIENNIAL REPORT 15 merit, and a considerable effort was made to interest hunters in areas where large populations of coots pre- sented problems. During 1954 it was difficult to generate any interest among the hunters, but during the second opening in 1955 interest in the bird was increasing. The campaign continues, and it is possible that eventuall\' this bird may become a valuable resource instead of a nuisance. Upland game hunters found conditions better than ever during the biennium. The quail bag in the 1954 season was above normal, but poor hunting weather was the big factor in a below-normal 1955 season. Otherwise, the shotgun hunters had a fine time. Near record takes of doves, \\ hich run a close second to ducks for popularity among sportsmen, occurred dur- ing both years. PHEASANT BAG INCREASED Total bag of pheasants increased nearly 25 percent, largely because of liberalized regulations which length- ened the season from 10 to 16 days and permitted the taking of one hen in the seasonal bag limit for the first time. Also for the first time, pheasant hunting was permitted on weekends on federally owned waterfowl lands. While the pigeon take was below normal, the blame should be placed on poor distribution of the birds and not on a decrease in the population. The 1955 nesting period was above average. Upland game enthusiasts found another target during the period with the introduction in arid areas of the chukar partridge. Installation of guzzlers has created a habitat for this new game bird, which is reproducing Fish screen at Tracy Pumping Plant of Delta Mendota Canal on San Joaquin River. (Fish and Game Photo). well and should provide good sport in numbers for Southern California hunters. Two open seasons were held during the biennium and a third was authorized, to coincide \\ ith th
Size: 1502px × 1663px
Photo credit: © Book Worm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bookauthorcaliforniadeptoffishandgame, bookauthorcaliforniafish
