Beavers Counted From Airplane In Wisconsin Study
Wisconsin beaver investigators report an airborne counting method yields accurate population estimates at reduced cost. Five signs mark beaver presence including lodges dams, cut trees, food piles, peeled twigs, and pond water level. The beaver, while valuable for fur and wildlife, can threaten trout streams if overharvested.
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Tribune Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Research Division
PTA Work Of Year Reviewed In Norwalk
Norwalk Wisconsin PTA reviewed the past school year at its season ending meeting. The group purchased 300 steel folding chairs for a new gym and a curtain cyclorama set for the stage. They also bought hot dishes and silverware for a hot lunch room and a piano for the school.
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Norwalk
Wis
PTA
Wisconsin Seeks Hybrid Pheasants for Varied Wisconsin Habitats
Madison experts report state game division aims to cross breed Mongolian and other pheasants with native stock to create hybrids suited to southeastern Wisconsin, central plains and northern climates. Plan includes intensive feeding studies, selective culling, and record-keeping to produce adaptable, hardy birds with nesting in dense cover and good survival on agricultural land. Habitat loss and shifting land use drive the need for a broader, managed supply of game birds.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Game Management Division
Lake Michigan
Lands Linking Streams Seen No 1 Project
Wisconsin conservation director Ernest Swift leads an ambitious watershed management program to restore wildlife productivity by treating lands around key streams. Dell Creek watershed pilots involve 72 square miles, 17 million trees planned, 150000 planted, with local farmers and 4 H youth groups participating.
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Tribune Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Ernest Swift
Conservation Commission
Swift
Conservation Commissioners
Dell Creek
Columbus County
Department
Beyon
Minnow licensing bill poised to regulate Wisconsin bait dealers
Wisconsin lawmakers move to license wholesale minnnow harvesters to curb waste and protect supplies. The plan, supported by conservation groups and the Wisconsin Bait Dealers Association, sets annual fees and aims to enforce standards of conduct and reduce exploitation, with Gov. Kohler expected to sign.
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Tribune Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
State Conservation Commission
Wisconsin
Kohler
Conservation Department
Wisconsin Balt Dealers Association
Fish Removal Costs Rise in Wisconsin Rough-Fish Program
Wisconsin conservation officers told the legislature that the rough fish control program now costs more to operate. The department seeks an indeterminate general fund appropriation and permission to waive repayment of a long-ago advance as carp catches shrink and smaller fish rise.
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Madison
Wis
State Conservation Department
Wisconsin
Conservation Commission
General Conservation Fund
General Treasury
E. Schnerberger
Mee Fisheries Division
Wisconsin 1950 license sales show swings in hunting and fishing
The 1950 conservation department report details 136,801 resident fishing licenses and 254,469 nonresident licenses, with resident hunting licenses at 475,803 and deer tags totaling 309,455. Trapping licenses fell to 10,429 while trap tags dropped to 398,225 amid season and fur market changes. beaver licenses reached 2,243 with 22,821 beaver tags issued and 9,438 unused tags returned.
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Wisconsin
Conservation Department
Wisconsin Hunting and Fishing License Figures by County
A county by county report shows license sales and tags for Buffalo, Trempealeau, Vernon, Monroe, Jackson, La Crosse, Crawford, Juneau, and others. Figures cover resident and nonresident hunting and fishing licenses, deer tags, trap and raccoon tags, and setlines, with notes on recent fishing conditions and notable catches including Ed Erickson's 39.12 inch northern pike near Buffalo City.
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Monroe
Trempealeau
Vernon
Beaver
Buffalo
Crawford
Jackson
Ts Crosse
Juneau
la Crosse
Buffalo City
Ed Erickson
Newcomb Valley
Trempealeau County
Erickson
Basil
Whitehall
Muscles in the Sole: Eighteen Distinct Foot Muscles
The footprint reveals eighteen muscles arranged in four layers in the sole. Each layer houses specific muscles contributing to arch support and toe movement. These muscles include the abductor digiti minimi, flexor digitorum brevis, and lumbricals among others.
Senate Votes Approval of Spear Plan
The senate approved a spear plan 20 to 7 amid laughter as supporters urged passage. Critics warn the bill would set a dangerous precedent against the sports fishing code and the conservation commission and Wisconsin conservation congress urged killing it.
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Senate
The
Conservation Commission
Wisconsin Conservation Congress
Wisconsin state workers dispute conservation crusade claim
The Wisconsin State Employes Association criticizes Director Ernest J. Swift and the conservation department for opposing 40 hour five day work weeks for field staff. The union argues conservation is not a crusade and demands overtime pay where applicable as in other state services. The bill is before the state senate after assembly approval.
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Madison
Wis
State Conservation Department
Wisconsin State Employes Association
Ernest J. Swift
State Senate
WEA
Ernest Swift
Conservation Department
Swift
Musk as a Perfume Scent From Various Animals
Musk, used commercially in perfumes, is obtained from the musk-deer though the odor also comes from musk-ot musk-rat musk-duck musk-shrew musk em and the alligator of Central America.
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Amer
Wisconsin deer season preferences from conservation congress
Wisconsin conservation leaders report county preferences on deer seasons in Madison. Majority favor any deer season with guns. many want forked antlered buck options and varied season lengths, with a split over rifle use and early start times.
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Wisconsin
Conservation Congress
Madison
Trecomm
Ace
The
Conservation Department
Congress
Squirrel Bay
Ainst
Cottontails
Jackrabbits
Squirrels
Raccoon
Wood ash used as alkali in ancient violin varnish
A 16 foot section of alkali from wood ashes applied to historic varnish formulas used by renowned violin makers such as Stradivarius and Amati. The note cites long standing practice in creating traditional finishes.
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Stradivarius
Amati
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