Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
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Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles discussing William Finley lectures and increasing hunting and fishing license fees
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Article discussing negative perceptions of hawks.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles discussing elk hunting and William Finley lecture tour
Portland Chamber of Commerce (Or.)
"Summary of reports of baiting and other gunning practices"
United States. Bureau of Biological Survey
"Statement relative to the condition of the waterfowl of the four major flyways"
Lincoln, Frederick Charles, 1892-1960
Documents discussing Oregon and northern California refuges
Documents focus primarily on the destruction of bird nesting sites through the careless practices of the Reclamation Service, including prescribed burning and leasing of land for grazing. Other topics include cooperation between the Reclamation Service and Biological Survey, duck hunting, and recommendations for restoring refuges to ideal nesting conditions. A map of the Klamath Irrigation Project is included.
United States. Bureau of Reclamation
Skinning a porpoise on the deck of the Westward
Two unidentified men (Identified as possibly George B. and Roe?) skinning a small marine mammal (possibly a harbor porpoise) on the deck of the MV Westward.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Skinning a porpoise on the deck of the Westward
Two unidentified men (Identified as possibly George B. and Roe?) skinning a small marine mammal (possibly a harbor porpoise) on the deck of the MV Westward.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Skinning a porpoise on the deck of the Westward
Two unidentified men (Identified as possibly George B. and Roe?) skinning a small marine mammal (possibly a harbor porpoise) on the deck of the MV Westward.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Federal courts uphold migratory bird regulations
Manuscript recalling when hunters and sportsmen attempted to prove that migratory regulations signed by President Roosevelt were unconstitutional. Two cases are mentioned, one from Kentucky involving Judge Ford, the second in Illinois with Judge Major. Both upheld the regulations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the Supervisor of the Ochoco Forest, Lester Moncrief, and storekeeper at Paulina, Lyle Miller, report the numbers of deer hunted. After considering the large number of bucks killed, rangers of the area asserted that the deer population was increasing. The author claims that the increase in population was direct proof that protection of the animals has been key to that success.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Nothing a duck hunter likes better than ducks
Manuscript in which the author writes as if they are a disgruntled duck hunter. The character goes on to complain about how the laws from the federal and state governments have prevented hunters from being able to hunt as much as they please. The character goes on to lament about how the best shooting was during the winter because it was easier. The character longs for the good old days.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Records of ducks over baited waters
Manuscript that delves into the game records for duck hunting, finding that the two states with the largest number of birds bagged were permitted to use bait. The author explains that the reason why there was such a concentration of birds in California and Illinois, is that they lie on the most naturally attractive waterways. Other states are mentioned, but the main focus is on California and Illinois. The document goes on to say that the practice of baiting creates an unfair advantage and those that do not bait tend to later follow after seeing the baiters' success. The federal government banned the use of bait in respects to duck hunting.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that raises the issues of hunting and wildlife conservation in America. The document is framed as an imagined conversation between naturalists and hunting sportsmen.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The American coot as a game bird
Manuscript that wonders if the American coot, also known as a mud hen, would become a game bird. Coots were considered nuisances because they took away food sources from ducks. According to the document, ducks used coots as buffers in order to better protect themselves from hunters.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Needless destruction of game resources
Manuscript that explores the senseless killing of wild animals. Despite being a protected animal, a black bear mother and cub had been shot down. The author contends that black bears are the most human of wild animals in the Oregon woods. The author also describes characteristics of the bear and what it eats. The document goes on to say that there are people who simply enjoy being out in nature and can truly appreciate a wildlife sighting. However, due to hunters, those people are robbed of these experiences.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript relating a conversation with H. S. Rowe, who along with Mr. Harrison, owned a large number of acres of land on Sauvie's Island, which happened to be excellent for duck hunting. Mr. Rowe went hunting in the year of 1907 with his son and netted the allotted amount of birds. Further comments about the plentiful number of birds for sport are included in the document. Later in 1913, a protection for migratory birds passed and closed down the hunting season. The author commented that despite the season being closed for 22 years, the number of ducks have not returned to previous numbers.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Waterfowl protection and other manuscripts
Manuscript that is composed of various manuscripts, with a focus on closing the waterfowl hunting season. The manuscripts concerning the waterfowl include creating legislation to close or limit the hunting season, the practice of baiting, and protecting waterfowl populations. A manuscript discussing russet-backed thrushes is included.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Trip to British Columbia and southern Alaska, 1926 and 1931
Field notes of William Alakangas, the chief engineer of the "Westward", documenting a trip along the coast of British Columbia, May 2-19, 1926. Included is an article draft by Alakangas, "It's a scream, but no fair laughing $5,000,000.00 reward for a suitable title." The article discusses a trip along the coast of British Columbia and southern Alaska with a group, including Arthur Pack and William Finley, July-August 1931. Activities described include hunting porpoises, fishing for salmon, and collecting bird specimens.
Alakangas, William
An edited version of "Malheur, the unfortunate" which describes the destruction man has wreaked upon the lake and surrounding area.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript chronicling the woes that have befallen Malheur Lake, including hunting, land cultivation, and disregard for the lake's status as a refuge.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Women and hunting dogs in field
Photograph of unidentified women standing in a row in a field, holding hunting dogs on leashes.
Women and hunting dogs in field
Photograph of unidentified women standing in a row in a field, holding hunting dogs on leashes.
Photograph of an unidentified man aiming a gun. He is facing to the right and is sitting in a clump of grass on the bank of a lake or river. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.