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upon study of the needs of the species. William L. Finley^ 

 recently chief game warden of Oregon, says that it is increas- 

 ing in his State in the Willamette Valley. On a large, suit- 

 able preserve, consisting of considerable agricultural land, 

 and where grain was planted, with winter feeding and also 

 trapping of vermin, together with the above method for 

 them and for quail in conjunction, the thing might be worked 

 out. Stock properly liberated, as above, would breed in the 

 vicinity. The nests could be found and the rest of the 

 method carried out. Young birds raised with bantams and 

 thus cared for would tend to outnumber the sources of de- 

 struction and remain upon the land. After a few generations 

 the species might secure the adaptability to maintain itself, 

 especially as it is hardy and vigorous. 



