70 



FISH AND GAME COMMISSION 



during the fall and winter of 1946-47 by the Division of Water Resources, 

 Department of Public Works, for the Division of Fish and Game, 



Project 26-D, working on the restoration of the various species of 

 quail in California, represents the major effort in habitat development. 

 This program has developed as a result of experimental work performed 

 by project 6-R. During the biennium about 150 "gallinaceous guzzlers," 

 or rain catchment aprons with underground cisterns and access ramps, 

 were constructed primarily to provide water for thirsty quail. Many acres 

 of habitat unsuitable because of lack of water are now producing thou- 

 sands of additional quail for California 's hunters. Much of this construc- 

 tion received financial aid from county fine moneys and physical aid from 

 sportsmen and other interested persons. 



Figure 25. View of "gallinaceous guzzler" showing use by valley quail 



(San Benito County) 



The majority of this work was accomplished by one crew under the 

 leadership of Mr. F. T. Ross. At the close of the biennium three separate 

 "guzzler" crews were operating with one additional crew authorized. 

 These watering devices were being produced at the rate of 15 to 20 each 

 month. 



