. The California desert, majestic, challenging, and very vulnerable. Deserts. The ratio of visits in the area for hunting, to those for nonconsump- tive uses such as viewing, scientific study, and photography is about two to three, and dropping. Important upland game include quail, chukar, dove, and rabbits, with deer being the main big game species. But increasing numbers of visitors come just to catch a glimpse of the rare bighorn sheep, golden eagle, prairie falcon, or desert tortoise. Topping the list for public concerns about California desert resources is wildlife, according to a recent
. The California desert, majestic, challenging, and very vulnerable. Deserts. The ratio of visits in the area for hunting, to those for nonconsump- tive uses such as viewing, scientific study, and photography is about two to three, and dropping. Important upland game include quail, chukar, dove, and rabbits, with deer being the main big game species. But increasing numbers of visitors come just to catch a glimpse of the rare bighorn sheep, golden eagle, prairie falcon, or desert tortoise. Topping the list for public concerns about California desert resources is wildlife, according to a recent Field Poll. People care about the dwindling populations of many rare species; forexample, over 30 species of western fish have become extinct within the past 20 to 30 years, and the urban encroachment is adding to the list annually. About 500 species of vertebrates and thousands of species of invertebrates make their homes in the Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original United States. Bureau of Land Management. Colorado State Office. Riverside, Calif. : Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, California Desert Plan Program
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