. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. 70 IMSII AM) (iAME COMMISSION (lurinjx the fall aiul \vintei' of 1946-47 by the Division of Water "Resources, Department of Public AVorks, for the Division of Fish and Game. Project 26-D, workinf? on the restoration of the various species of quail in California, represents the major effort in habitat development. This program has developed as a result of experimental work performed by project 6-R. During the biennium about 150 &q
. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. 70 IMSII AM) (iAME COMMISSION (lurinjx the fall aiul \vintei' of 1946-47 by the Division of Water "Resources, Department of Public AVorks, for the Division of Fish and Game. Project 26-D, workinf? on the restoration of the various species of quail in California, represents the major effort in habitat development. This program has developed as a result of experimental work performed by project 6-R. During the biennium about 150 "gallinaceous guzzlers," or rain catchment aprons with underground cisterns and access ramps, Avere constructed primarily to provide water for thirsty quail. Many acres of habitat unsuitable because of lack of water are now producing thou- sands of additional quail for California's hunters. ]\Iuch of this construc- tion received financial aid from fine moneys and physical aid from sportsmen and other interested Figure 25. View of "gallinaceous guzzler" showing use by valley quail (San Benito County) The majority of this work was accomplished by one crew under the leadership of Mr. F. T. Ross. At the close of the biennium three separate "guzzler" crews Avere operating with one additional crew authorized. These watering devices were being produced at the rate of 15 to 20 each 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 California. Dept. of Fish and Game; California. Fish and Game Commission; California. Division of Fish and Game. [San Francisco, etc. ] State of California, Resources Agency, Dept. of Fish and Game
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