THE OREGON SPORTSMAN 



making it difficult or impossible to rear turkeys in certain parts 

 of Oregon, as well as elsewhere. These facts were brought to 

 my attention about the close of my own experiments with ruffed 

 grouse. In trying to raise the birds again, I should keep them 

 under cages of screen wire for the first three months at least, 

 and give the matter of parasitic insects most thorough investi- 

 gation. The ticks in question are nearly the size of the house or 

 stable fly and would be excluded by the common fly screen. 

 They are so strong, I should be afraid lest they force their way 

 through cloth mosquito netting. 



Probably rearing the ruffed grouse would be more profit- 

 able than even the bobwhite, for demands for stocking covers 

 are urgent from many parts of the country, and the supply 

 practically nil. As stated for the bobwhite, the easiest way to 

 rear the birds is to give them effective protection from natural 

 enemies and allow them to take care of their broods in the woods. 

 A homesteader in a place where the grouse are numerous and 

 naturally tame might do a thriving business in connection with 

 the Fish and Game Commission, and at the same time gather 

 much valuable information as to the feeding, care and practical 

 handling of this fine game bird under Oregon conditions. 



OREGON GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION. 



A general state rally of anglers and hunters will be held on 

 March 15th at the home of the Portland Gun Club. A prize 

 trap shooting contest and a fly casting tournament is on the 

 program, which is open to all visiting members. The following 

 day, March 16th, representatives from the various sportsmen's 

 organizations throughout the state will hold a convention at the 

 Commercial Club. The interest that has been shown by sports- 

 men in all parts of the state in this coming meeting signifies a 

 large attendance. After the meeting a banquet will be held at 

 the Commercial Club to which all sportsmen are invited. The 

 price per plate is one dollar and fifty cents. 



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