Oxford Areas Fishing and Hunting Through Pioneer Times
Oxford area hunting and fishing thrived in pioneer days and today. Early settlers relied on wild birds like passenger pigeons and prairie chickens, selling birds for cash as markets grew. Deer were once plentiful but dwindled by the late 1800s, with evidence of deer tracks noted in 1930s press.
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Deer and game in Oxford area through the years
The article reflects on wildlife in Oxford and Marquette County from the Civil War era to 1950s, noting deer peak in 1954 and declines since, scarce large game in 1880, bears as scarce as in Civil War times, and trout stocking in 1890s. It contrasts past hunter abundance with modern game laws and changing opportunities.
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Centennial Edition Honors Oxford First Newspaper Name
The Montello Tribune releases a once in a century Centennial Edition named after Oxford’s Marquette Express which began a century ago in Oxford. The edition restores the original newspaper name and traces its lineage to today’s Montello Tribune.
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