Pheasant Season Outlook Promises Big Michigan Harvest
Conservation predicts an excellent 1955 pheasant season in Michigan with an anticipated harvest of 1,250,000 birds if fall conditions cooperate. A mail carrier census and farmer reports show a 10 year peak in birds, led by the Thumb and Ottawa County areas, though four fringe counties show declines.
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Michigan
Conservation Department
Ralph Blouch
Lower Peninsula
Thumb
Ottawa County
Central
Southeastern Michigan
Mecosta
Newaygo
Oceana
Gladwin
Spud Digging Deer Shot Near Hawks Farms
Conservation officers report several deer were shot near Hawks ten miles southwest of Rogers City after damaging potatoes on seven farms. Officials cite rising deer numbers and hot, dry conditions this summer as to blame. Loss valued at several hundred dollars. farmers received shooting permits early this week.
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Hawks
Rogers City
Ned Curtis
Presque Isle County
Conservation Department
Michigan dealers to begin selling hunting licenses this month
Michigan’s 4000 hunting and fishing license dealers will be equipped to sell archery, small game and deer licenses to the public. Conservation Department workers plan a September 16 mailing deadline to complete over 1,200,000 licenses, a task larger than any other state or Canadian province, taking about six weeks. Game Law Digests and supplements will be available from dealers at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Conservation Department
Funnel Nets Catch Grouse For Michigan Research
A funnel net trap is being used in northern Michigan to trap ruffed grouse for study. Biologist Walt Palmer reports 23 birds in the first 10 days as nets operate near Rose City on the Rifle River. The project aims to boost partridge data ahead of hunting season opening October 1.
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Michigan
Walt Palmer
Conservation Department
Houghton Lake Wildlife Station
Wisconsin
Palmer
Rifle River
Rose City
Game Recipe Book Offered
The Good Hating From Woods and Fields booklet of game recipes is again available from the Conservation Department this fall. The 24 page colored guide lists recipes for pheasant rabbit goose duck beaver woodchuck opossum raccoon muskrat grouse and woodcock with dressing cooking and serving tips produced by Michigan State University and department staff. A post card request to Lansing 26 secures a copy.
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Ne Conservation Department
Boon
Michigan State University
Lansing
Michigan Sprays 2200 Acres for Wildlife Edge Openings
About 2200 acres of state land across northern and southern Michigan were sprayed with plant-killing chemicals to create edge habitats for wildlife. The Conservation Department used aerial and ground applications to open forest edges for species such as sharp tailed grouse deer and woodcock.
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Michigan
The
Conservation Department
Apple Growers On Guard For Codling Moth
Apple growers should be on guard against a second brood of the Codling Moth, which can cause damage in September after a sunny summer. For common varieties like Jonathon and Delicious, DDT or DDT-Parathion sprays offer protection. Methoxychlor is advised for Macintosh and other varieties harvested in September due to residue concerns with DDT. Methoxychlor can be used on everting but is less effective.
Order List For Trees Available
The price lists and order blanks for pines have not been received from the Department of Conservation and Michigan State University. Orders should be placed now for fall or spring planting before supply runs out. The College list includes Red White Jack Scotch Austrian Douglas Fir White Spruce and a windbreak package of 300 transplant trees at 6.00. The Department of Conservation list includes Red Jack White Pines with seedlings 6.00 to 10.00 per thousand and transplants 15.00 to 18.00 per thousand. Payment must accompany the order. Drop in the office or request a mailed order blank.
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Department of Conservation
Michigan State University
Gourmet Bears Like Peanut Butter
A Conservation Department wildlife station invoiced for five pounds of peanut butter to bait live traps. The business manager doubted the need, but the bear research team confirmed peanut butter is the most effective lure despite prior trials with honey meat fish heads and garbage.
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Reynard Fox
Bull
Mehitabel
Cusio
Bear Ré‘search
Busiess
Thomas
Lakes list ranks Michigan's 20 largest lakes
A revised free brochure from the Conservation Department in Lansing lists Michigan's 20 largest lakes. Houghton Lake leads at 20 044 acres, followed by Torch Charlevoix Burt Mullet Gogebic Manistique and Black Lakes. Torch is the deepest at 285 feet and the Michigam me Reservoir in Iron County has 78 miles of shoreline.
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Michigan
Conservation Department
Fish Division
Lansing
Houghton Lake
Torch
Torch Lake
Michigamme
Iron County
Hunters urged to follow law for migratory birds from Canada
Officials remind hunters this fall to import migratory game birds from Canada only under strict rules. Birds entering the U S must have head plumage and feet attached and, when required, be accompanied by provincial export permits. Check with boundary authorities for any additional regulations before hunting.
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Canada
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Mt. Pleasant
Chamber of Commerces of
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Hammerberg, M.D
McEwan Sr
Clare, Michigan
DR. C.B. Neff
Fifth Street
City Hall
SLARE
DR. H. J. Ballard
Osteopathic S
East Fourth St
Clare, Mich
DR. N
Stirling
DR. G. C. Born
Wmn Cenny
Clare Plumbing and Heating
Dr. N. V. Colwell
Midland
McBiwan St
R. H. Strange, M
Hye
Har
Sc.- College
Mt. Pieasant
Mich
Clare Clinic
W. Witth St
S. C. McArthur, M. D
6Th Street
DR. H. A. Bugbee
Optometrist
Strent Clarh
G. White
Phonh 2
Ideal Theatre
Donald. E. Smith
Equitable ‘Life Assurance Society
United States
Farwell, Mich
State Farm Auto
E. M. Poirot
Golden City
Missouri
State Farm
State Farm Mutual
Archambault
McNerney
Insunanci
National Farm Loan Ass’n
Evart, Michigan
Lawrence Onossen
New Castle
Wyo
Hambone
Ft. Carson
Colo
Field Artillery
Onossen
Crepe
Mackinaw City
Petoskey
Mara
Ste Hayes
Clinton
Round and
Wamplers
Mackinaw
Walerfes
Eee
Young
Charlevoix
Lake Charlevoiix
White Cloud State Park
White Cloud
White River
Mineral Springs
Michigan Brewers’ Association
Madison Avenue
Detroit
Michigan - Frankenmuth
International Breweries
Goebel Brewing, Co
National Brewing Co
Pfeiffer Brewin Brewing Cost Co
Sebewaing Brewing Co
Stroh Brewery
Cox
Ries
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