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sixty-three talks and stereopticon lectures in schools throughout various 

 parts of the state. 



Arrangement was also made with Mr. John F. Bovard, of the University 

 of Oregon, to give a series of illustrated lectures on the habits and economic 

 value of wild birds. These were delivered at various times during the year 

 and in different sections of the state. 



Mr. C. F. Hodge, formerly of Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts, 

 has been employed by the state of Oregon to carry on his plan of civic biology. 





COUGAR IN TREE, OREGON. A COUGAR KILLS ON AN 



AVERAGE FIFTY DEER A YEAR 



Photographed by Wm. L. Finley 



He will work in conjunction with the State Board of Fish and Game Commis- 

 sioners, and with the State University. A part of Mr. Hodge's time will be 

 devoted to lecturing on wild-bird-protection, both to school children and to 

 teachers, to secure a greater interest in other phases of outdoor life. 



Arrangements have also been made for the services of Mr. Bruce Horsfall, 

 of Princeton, New Jersey, in conjunction with the educational campaign, 

 to furnish popular illustrated material on the study of wild birds, animals, 

 fish, and other phases of outdoor life. The idea will be to work up a complete 

 natural history of the state in the form of leaflets which may be used for edu- 

 cational work. 



During the next two years, a complete biological survey of the state is 

 to be undertaken by the State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners, in 



