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Project 41-R. California Deer Herd Studies. This project conducts studies of 

 deer populations in specific areas throughout the State, and includes appraisals of 

 management problems, particularly range conditions, deer numbers, and agricultural 

 and livestock conflicts. William P. Dasmann is leader of this project. 



Project 42-R. The Life History and Management of the Band-tailed Pigeon in 

 California. A detailed state-wide study of the life history and habits of the band- 

 tailed pigeon is being made with special emphasis on season setting, bag limits and 

 agricultural depredations. This project is under the leadership of Walton A. Smith. 



Project 44-R. Chukar Survey. This project is conducting a state-wide survey to 

 determine distribution, numbers, habitat requirements and possible management prac- 

 tices for chukar partridges in California. Donald D. McLean is leader of this project. 



This mobile laboratory, built on a one-ton panel truck, enables technicians to diagnose 



wildlife diseases rapidly in the field. 



Development Projects 



Project 9-D. Suisun Waterfowl Refuge, involves 1,887 acres of land to provide 

 waterfowl feeding and resting areas by construction of levees, ditches and tide gates. 



Project 13-D. Gray Lodge Waterfowl Refuge, involves 2,542 acres of land to pro- 

 vide waterfowl feeding and resting areas by construction of levees, ditches, roads and 

 buildings. 



Project 26-D. The Restoration of Valley Quail, Gambel Quail and Mountain Quail 

 in California. This project represents the major effort in habitat development for 

 California quail, and includes plantings for food and cover improvement, the erecting 

 of artificial quail roosts, and the construction of "gallinaceous guzzlers" or rain catch- 

 ment basins for providing quail with water. Through this habitat development pro- 

 gram, many areas that were formerly unsuitable as quail range are now producing 

 quail for California's hunters. The program has received help through financial aid 

 from county fine moneys, and physical labor from sportsmen and other interested 

 groups. 



