E. W. Wilson Named Tazewell County Game Warden
Governor Price approves Raven Virginia resident E W Wilson for permanent Tazewell county game warden post replacing temporary appointee Reece Bowen. Wilson longtime UMWA figure says this marks first state appointment to a union member and comes after six months of Bowen service following Bartison Kinzer resignation. Fines levied in beaver skin case against F R Hoke and Gessin Fur Shop for illegal shipment of pelts. Longhorn stampede noted with milling behavior and calming methods described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Wilson
Tazewell
James H. Price
Raven
Tazewell County
State Inland Game and Fish Commission
Wilson
Reece T. Bowen
Bartison Kinzer
Bjazer
Bureau of Biological Survey
Catasauqua
Pennsylvania
Allentown
F. R. Hoke
Gessin Fur Shop
New York
Bear hounds, hunters, and a 1938 wildlife report
Tazewell Shelburne and Alex Meek head a bear-hound pack active in North Carolina and Virginia hunts from Linville to Plymouth, pursuing outlaw bear Hitler. The report also highlights 1938 wildlife work under the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration act, Patuxent refuge dedication, and broad conservation gains including expanded refuges, enclosed habitats, and large-scale wildlife studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Shelburne
Alex Meek
Aarolina
Plymouth
Mabel
Spots
Randy
Mr. Shelburne
Reben
Reuben
Hitler
Beartown
Bland
Tazewell
Burkes Garden
Shelburne
Harris Hart
Blue Hills Farm
Mr. Meek
Hampshire
North Carolina
Ira N. Gabrielson
Buureau of Biological Survey
Secretary of Agriculture
Longhorn cattle preserve on Wichita refuge gains from 30 to 146
The article traces Texas Longhorn history from 1621 to today, highlighting the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge herd in Oklahoma, descended from 20 cattle brought in 1927. It notes surviving individuals like Old Red and Buttercup, the role of Will Barnes and John Hatton in saving the breed, and the ongoing efforts to remove undesirable traits and expand the herd to 16 bulls, 63 cows, and 67 steers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Plains
Gulf of Mexico
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Nesp Cache
Oklahoma
Biological Survey
Fort Niobrara
Valentine
Nebraska
Wichita Refuge
Forest Service
Texers
Buttercup
Wichits
Gregorio Villalos
New Spain
John Hatton
U. S. Forest Service
Vera Cruz
Far West
Will C. Branes
Witt Barne
Barnes
Hatton
Congress
John B. Kendrick
Wyoming
Longhorn Cattle Traits And History In The Southwest
Central Mexico on two occasions. Longhorns described as hardy active animals with keen horns and aggressive disposition. Color ranges include black brindle dun spotted red roan and white. Weights vary by region from 400 to 2,000 pounds with Wichita refuge giants reaching 2,045 pounds. They adapt to arid conditions, graze rough hills, travel far for water, and resist Texas fever tick when crossed with Brahma. Longhorns are not a scrub breed and can be large fat animals under favorable conditions. Some are gentle, others fierce, and horns can span seven feet. They drive fast when moved, and require riders in front and rear to control them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patuxent
Department of Interior
Roosevelt
Secretary of Agriculture
Gabrielson
Congress
Bureau
Gabrielgan
Biological Survey
Patuxton
Wallace
Gabrielean
Canada
Arctic
Mexico
Florida
Old Mexico
Texas
Wichita
Willot
Gulf Coast
Rio Grande
William E. Drummond
Oklahoma
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Tazewell Hunter
Big Bear
International
Alaskan Game Commission
Provincelap
Merry Christmas
ESSO
Madiline Patteson
Vera Cox
Hilda Dudley Mattie Mathena Madge Richardson, Mer
A. W. Cox
Patsy Shaffer
Virginia Akers
Alpha Bryant
J. C. Land
Reggie Wickham
Shirley Peters
Fay Templeton
E. McKinney
J.C. Land
Cole's Bakery and Employees
West Virginia Water Service Co
Bluefield, W. VA
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