According to Infonsation supplied by Mr. Gordon bobwhites from 
Mexico were first introduced in Pennsylvania in 1915. In that year a 
small number were brought in, but extensive introductions were not made 
until 1916. In all 51,500 birds hare been imported into the State. 
About 25,000 of vfolch were introduced in the two year® past* These 
birds were purchased at prices ranging from #15 to $30 per dozen from 
Or. Prank Kent, 0. I. Brewster, Win. J* Sactoimen, fa* Learn, W« A. (Snake) 
>!., 
' ft.’•, • ' 
King, and the American Mexican Bird and Animal Company (of Laredo). She 
stock sacuredms released in the southern .half of the State in the area 
south of the irregular line indicated m the accompanying map. "/inter 
climatic conditions in more nofcthern sections are too severe to warrant 
introduction of foreign birds. 
She introduced quail were released especially in regions where 
native birds had been shot out. They were turned out usually In early 
spring In pairs, though sometimes seven or eifjit were released in the 
same vicinity. 
The following figures indicate the birds set at freedom in Pulton 
and Chamber land Counties, the two areas vhere X made the most of my 
observations! lumber released. 
Year. 
Fulton County 
1 
1916 
144 
1918 (spring) 
0 
1918 (winter) 
0 
1919-1920 (winter 
ad 
spri ng) 
183 
1920-1921 
346 
1921-1922 
360 
Total 
1033 
1 Includes Franklin County adjacent. 
Cumberland County. 
240 
30 
0 
245 
412 
504 
1431 
