. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. 454 CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME Perhaps by the time this unwelcome record reaches the press the last heath hen will have joined the growing ranks of the exterminated species. Surely nothing can be done to perpetuate this unfortunate bird family but the sacrifice may create better cooperative efforts among residents of this continent to prevent the passing of other threatened members of our animal kingdom. DOVE SURVEY A survey is being co
. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. 454 CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME Perhaps by the time this unwelcome record reaches the press the last heath hen will have joined the growing ranks of the exterminated species. Surely nothing can be done to perpetuate this unfortunate bird family but the sacrifice may create better cooperative efforts among residents of this continent to prevent the passing of other threatened members of our animal kingdom. DOVE SURVEY A survey is being conducted by the Bureau of Education and Research on the dove situation in the State. It is requested that all deputies forward to the bureau, as soon as possible, the names of dependable dove hunters in the various districts. Through this medium it is expected to gather some valuable information for conser- vation work. TURKEYS DO WELL Wild turkeys liberated on Redwood Creek, Humboldt County, last fall are thriving, according to word received from Captain William Lippincott of the Fig. 128. Wild turkeys are thriving in Humboldt County. Here is one lone liird that strayed far enough from cover to get "shot" by a camera. Photo by Wil- liam Harp, May 12, 1931. One hen was found with sixteen young birds, and two other hens were found, one with fourteen j'oung ones and one with ten. Other hens were apparently setting, as they were alone. Due to the interest shown by those who are familiar with the wild turkey, a number of these birds were imported to the State game farms at Chino, in southern California, and Yountville, in Napa County. The species selected is the Mexican bronze turkey. August Bade, Superintendent of State Game Farms, said that surveys were made to ascertain if California bad much natural terri- tory well adapted to these birds. Some excellent turkey range was found, he said, and efforts are being made to stock these Please note that t
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