. Biennial report, Montana Game and Fish Commission, State of Montana. Montana Fish and Game Commission; Game protection; Wildlife conservation; Fisheries. GAME BIRD FARMS. Ring^-Npcked Pheasants The game farm program in the State has undergone sev- eral changes in the last two years in an effort to derive the greatest possible benefit from the biids released. With less emphasis on attempting to re- lease maximum numbers of birds, it has been possible to concentrate more on the quality of the birds released and on im- proved distribution methods. Birds are now being retained as long as possibl
. Biennial report, Montana Game and Fish Commission, State of Montana. Montana Fish and Game Commission; Game protection; Wildlife conservation; Fisheries. GAME BIRD FARMS. Ring^-Npcked Pheasants The game farm program in the State has undergone sev- eral changes in the last two years in an effort to derive the greatest possible benefit from the biids released. With less emphasis on attempting to re- lease maximum numbers of birds, it has been possible to concentrate more on the quality of the birds released and on im- proved distribution methods. Birds are now being retained as long as possible at the farms before being released. This pro- vides a more mature bird with a better chance for survival after release. Also, as many roosters as possible are held for release just prior to the opening of the hunting season. Studies have shown that in this way, the greatest return to the hunter is realized. Birds are also held over the winter for release in the spring in areas where adequate breeding populations are lacking. Pheasant distribution throughout the State is now determined according to the recommendations of field personnel based on the results of surveys made in the various areas, rather than an a county quota system. It is therefore pos- sible for the Fish and Game Department to direct its efforts toward stocking areas where (1) no natural stock is present but where conditions appear to be suitable (2) resident populations have been depleted or (3) heavy hunting pressure in areas with low pheasant populations makes it advisable to release roosters just prior to the hunting season. During the last two-year period, the Department operated pheasant farms at Billings, Fort Peck, and Warm Springs. Chukar Partridge The Department has continued to inciease its efforts toward establishing chukar pai-tridge hunting in the State. The Moiese Game Farm was reopened duiing the Spring of 1952 to raise chukars and has been operated as a chukar faiiii since that time. 1952-195;
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