THE OREGON SPORTSMAN 



river which makes the water unfit for drinking purposes. The 

 passage of such a law before factories are built up along the 

 river and before cities grow, shows foresight. Such a law should 

 be passed embracing other waters in the State, such as the Uma- 

 tilla, John Day, Santiam, McKenzie, Umpqua and Kogue Rivers. 



INTRODUCTION OF THE HUNGARIAN PARTRIDGE. 



Some eight or ten years ago a few pairs of Hungarian or European 

 partridges were purchased and distributed in eertain sections of the State. 

 A few of these birds which were liberated in Marion County, east of Salem, 

 have held their own and have increased to some extent. 



The Hungarian partridge, if given a good chance in Oregon, will in- 

 crease and make a valuable game bird. It lives largely on insects and weed 

 seeds. It is at home in the fields and is more of a field bird than either 

 the mountain or the California quail. It is a little larger in size. 



During the past year one hundred and nine pairs of these birds were 

 purchased and distributed on different game refuges in Oregon. Every 

 effort has been made to protect these birds and give them a fair chance 

 to increase. 



Several reports have come in from the country around Salem to the 

 effect that the birds liberated in this section have increased quite rapidly. 



Mr. C. A. Park, of Salem, reports the finding of a nest of Hungarian 

 partridges on his place where they were liberated, with eighteen eggs, 

 fifteen of which hatched. 



It is desired that reports be sent in regarding nesting habits, distribu- 

 tion and abundance of these birds. 



Following is the number of Hungarian partridges distributed in 

 March, 1913: * . 



Yoncalla, Douglas County . 24 



Ashland, Jackson County 24 



Rogue River, Jackson County 24 



Eugene, Lane County 48 



Winant, • Lincoln County 4 



Salem, Marion County 70 



Suver, Polk County 12 



Yamhill, Yamhill County 12 



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