Too Late for Pelicans Protected Under New Idaho Law
The Idaho legislature extended protection to pelicans and two other birds effective May 19, but killings occurred east and north of American Falls Reservoir. A single shooter reportedly tackles 300-400 white pelicans yearly. Other populations exist at Blackfoot Reservoir Dingle Marsh Bear Lake County Chesterfield Reservoir and American Falls. No nesting reported in Idaho. Military personnel can obtain a resident license immediately.
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Idaho Adopts Controlled Hunt For Bighorn Sheep
All bighorn sheep hunts this fall will use a controlled permit system with 67 permits total. The aim is quality hunting with fewer hunters, reducing outside competition and overused areas, while underserved remote regions see better harvest. In past seasons general bighorn hunts sold 500 600 permits and typical hunter success was under 10 percent.
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Idaho Small Game Harvest Edges Up for Some Species
Idaho reports 1970 small game season changes with boosts in duck and Canada goose harvests while pheasant totals drop 11 percent versus long term 1964 68 average and 20 percent from 1969. Total pheasants counted 470000 with 437000 roosters and 33500 hens. Residents on furlough may get free hunting permits for specified days.
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Elk trampling resisted in Idaho forest trial
Wildlife researchers at the University of Idaho and its partner units report elk and cattle trampling did not significantly cause seedling or seed mortality. The 2,500 acre reforestation project had elk confined to edges near escape cover with willow and fireweed as main forage.
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Wildlife and Range Experiment Station
Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit
University of Idaho
Political trend memo on 1972 election prospects by Raymond Lahr
Washington memo surveys 1968 upheavals including Romney’s brainwashing claim McCarthy’s Vietnam critique Johnson’s withdrawal Kennedy’s murder and Wallace’s potential run. It weighs McGovern Muskie Kennedy Bayh Hughes Jackson and Humphrey as candidates plus Nixon’s renomination. It notes primaries, party futures, and hints Agnew’s position. Forest fire prevention reminder ends the piece.
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