FOREIGN GAME INTRODUCTION PROGRAM 
Table 1. Summary of Foreign Game Bird Releases and Results - 1960-1963 (cone audd) 

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Number Direct Month . 
Species State Year Re- Source or Gentle of Re~ Area Results to Date 
leased Release lease 
Gray Hawait 1963 0 Adults and broods reported from 
francolin (cont 'd.) all islands except Kauai. Lanai 
(cont 'd.) continues most encouraging with 
average brood size 8.3 young 
and expansion of range continues, 
Generally, this species continues 
to be the most promising import 
in the State 
Nevada 1959- 1325 wild direct winter, Moapa-Virgin Nine broods noted 1960-1961. 
. 1960 spring Valley Dispersed several miles. 
1960- 421 " " winter, Pahranagat Seven broods confirmed, 
1961 spring Valley 
1959- 250 7 m winter, Mason Valley Several broods observed, Birds 
1961 spring survived -14°F in winter 1960-61. 
1961- 262 : “ spring Mason Valley Reproduction continuing in 1962 
1962 sometimes within 2 months of 
release, 
1963 0 - - = - - Continued reproduction noted in 
Moapa and Mason Valleys. Popu~ 
lation appears to be declining 
in Paharangat Valley, possibly 
due to lack of diversified agri- 
culture and particularly a lack 
of cereal crops. 
New Mexico 1962 139 y May Cliff ,Grant Two broods reported. Birds seen 
County feeding on greens. 
1962 199 i be u Deming, Luna Several broods observed in July 
County and August. Spread up to 8 miles, 
1963 0 - - - - Scant reproduction noted. 
