Michigan wild turkeys thrive as reintroduction continues
Progress in Michigan's wild turkey experiment shows healthy and still wild birds in Allegan and Newaygo counties. Releases in 1954 and 1955 produced sightings with 118 in Allegan, 79 released in Newaygo, and 73 in Lake, while a Forest Service feeding station aids winter sustenance amid an acorn shortage. Rewards offered to protect the birds. several fatalities attributed to vehicles, dogs, a fox, and a raccoon.
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Chambers of Commerce
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Lake Newaygo
Michigan Small Game Hunters Rise While Deer Hunters Fall
Michigan reported more small game licenses issued through December 31 with resident licenses rising from 601 500 to 603 500 and nonresident licenses from 5800 to 6100. Deer licenses fell for residents from 385 600 to 363 900 while nonresidents dropped from 8500 to 7700. Archery deer licenses surged from 30 360 to 82 100 and final hunter totals await nationwide dealer reports.
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Luckless to Proven: VanDyke’s Waterfowl Season Results
Richard VanDyke of Holland analyzed Ottawa Marsh on the Kalamiaroo River in Allegan County. Over 84 successful hunts he bagged 20 Canada geese and 108 ducks, averaging 3.6 birds per five hour hunt with decoys and retrievers.
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Richard VanDyke
Holland
Vandyke
Ottawa’ Marsh
Kalamiaroo
Allegan County
Deer populations benefit from lighter weather easing starvation
Weather eased in the upper peninsula reducing the danger of deer starvation while whitetail activity stayed limited across Michigan. Snow depths reached three feet in Baraga and Escanaba with crust allowing some food search. lower peninsula deer remained near deeryards around Gaylords and Traverse City with over a foot on the ground. no verified starvations, but five dead deer found by Kalkaska hunters amid ongoing investigations by Conservation Department game workers.
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Baraga
Escanaba
Lower Peninsula
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Traverse City
Peninsua
Kalkaska County
Conservation Department
Winterfield Social Round Delights Sunday Calls
Winterfield residents report and greet visitors this Sunday afternoon at the Robert Cunninghams and the James Dunn home. Luther DeBore of Marion and other local families dropped by Sam Gaskill’s home. George Laughlum and Frank Davis aided Alder Whitford with wood.
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Frank Davis Ward
Robert Cunningham
James Dunn
Sam Gaskill
Luther DeBore
Marion
Roy Sutton
Robert’ Hills
Wilfred ‘Landers
John, Bigford
George Laughlum
Frank Davis
Alder Whitford
Buzz Wood
Alice Mosher
Wilford Landers
William Brown
Farwell
Lawernee Dunn
Rabbits Threaten Trees and Shrubs In Local Areas
Agricultural agent P. J. Gibson warns rabbits damage trees and shrubs by feeding on shoots buds and bark. He recommends a resin repellent from Michigan State University experts to protect trees. The mix uses ethyl alcohol not methyl and should not be heated. TNB-A is to be tested but not on coniferous trees.
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Clave Douinty
Gibson
Ahiuhs Ag
Don Hayne
H. A. Cardinell
Michigan State University
U. Pish and Wildlife Service
Michigan
Parks Use Sets New Record in Michigan State Parks
Michigan state park attendance surged to 17,845,574 in 1965, a new record and 10 percent above 1954. Camping permits rose to 99,313 from 86,604, up nearly 19 percent, as most parks gained visitors. Grand Haven, Holland, Dodge Four, and Bay City led with over one million visitors each.
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