State deer regulations delayed until field survey tallies
State game workers will not recommend this fall deer regulations until after the annual conservation officer field survey of deer population and conditions is tallied. The Lansing commission will meet August 12 and 13 to discuss and likely pass on 1954 regulations. Delegations may send qualified members to voice positions. meetings are open to the public with rep limits per group.
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Conservation Officer
Conservation Department
Conservation Commission
Lansing
Commission
Conservation study finds hunting does not reduce grouse numbers
A two square mile conservation study tracks ruffed grouse in Rifle River and Gladwin Refuge. Heavy hunting over two years at Rifle River did not lower overall populations compared with the closed Gladwin Refuge. Both plots show spring numbers remain low, suggesting hunting limits do not save future birds.
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Conservation Department
Rifle River
Gladwin
Hunters In '53 Enjoy 12000 Years Worth Of Recreation
Michigan hunters logged an estimated 12 000 years of hunter days during 1953. About 445 000 deer hunters averaged 5.5 days each in the regular season, plus 100 000 in the special season and 630 000 pheasant hunters averaging 3 5 days. Data from hunter post cards covered the totals.
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Michigan
S Conservation Department
State land sale results show mixed success in July auctions
About half of 854 platted lots and two thirds of 769 offered acres sold in recent conservation department auctions. Purchasers totaled 412 lots and 524 acres sold, mainly in northern counties. Sales occurred in Gladwin Baldwin Gaylord Kalamazoo Saginaw and Iowa during the last two weeks of July, realizing over 38000 dollars returned to county treasuries as state staff conducted the sales.
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Conservation Department
Lower Peninsula
Gladwin
Baldwin
Gaylord
Kalamazoo
Saginaw
Iowa
Notable firsts and rooks mark early American sports history
The note highlights Adrian Anson as the first major leaguer with three home runs in a game in 1884. It covers Steve O Neill as one of four MLB playing brothers, rookie pitchers with ten wins in half a season led by Dean Stone, and Walter Michaels who farms dairy near Sweyerville. It also mentions Corky Valentine as NL rookie leader with seven wins, Dick Wilkins’ lumber business in Eugene, the 1915 Ebbets Field boxing debut, and Stan Morley signing with the Redskins.
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Adrian C
Pop
Sweyerville
Corky Valentine
Cincinnati
Dick Wilkins
New York Football Giants
Eugene
Oregon
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
Stan Morley
Stanford University
Washington Redskins
Chiggers Do Not Burrow Into Skin Says Expert
Entomology head Ray Hutson of Michigan State College explains chiggers bite by inserting a bill into hair follicle pores and releasing poison. Prevention focuses on treating areas before exposure and using sprays such as chiordane DDT lindane or repellents with dimethyl phthalate. A hot bath and thorough soap lather after exposure is advised.
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Little Joe
Ray Hutson
Michigan State College
Prof. Hutson
Hutson
New Law Protects Owls Hawks Eagles in State
A new law protecting hawks owls and eagles goes into effect 90 days after adjournment, August 12, and allows landowners to kill birds damaging poultry. Conservationists note these species form part of a broader wildlife picture feeding on insects rats mice and small birds. Moscow subway stations are ornate but service remains lacking with much to be desired.
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Conservation Department
Audubon Society
Moscow
Convictions Rise as Deer Poaching Hits High
Reports from conservation department headquarters show 15 deer poaching convictions the most in weeks. Poachers were caught night_shining deer prompting increased night patrols. Week also records 36 fishing_license violations 16 miscellaneous fish and fire_law infractions and eight for gate and forest fire charges.
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Conservation Department
Prediction of Pluto as ninth planet Chased by 1905 Theory
In 1905 astronomers proposed the existence of a ninth planet due to irregularities in Neptune and Uranus orbits, a forecast that preceded the planet’s actual discovery by 25 years.
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Pluto
How To Make Picnic Tables
Arthur T. Wilcox of Michigan State College offers a bulletin on design construction and maintenance of picnic tables. In cooperation with the American Institute of Park Executives the bulletin No 2 in the park management series explains material choices building steps safety and comfort. It is available from Michigan State College bulletin office for a nominal charge.
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Arthur T. Wilcox
Michigan State College
Wilcox
American Institute of Park Executives
Bulletin
True insects have only three pairs of legs
A concise fact states that true insects possess exactly six legs, arranged as three pairs. The assertion emphasizes a key distinguishing trait of insects versus other arthropods.
Skunk Sours Algonac Park Ranger Car
Blue Water State Park warden John Weiler reports his patrol car was sprayed by a skunk during rounds. He notes vandalism patrols are harder when the animal has left a strong scent and jokes about selling the car for the service.
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John Weiler
Algonac State Park
Weiler
Weiles
Brake Service at Marble Auto Collision Center
Specialized service with free inspection at Marble Auto Collision Service. Slogan urges safe brakes saving lives. Contact 260-W for details.
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Marble Auto
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