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• 1. [Article] A critical analysis of wildlife conservation in Oregon

  This analysis is the study of Oregon's wildlife resources from the period prior to white settlement up to the present time, including critical projections, based on present trends and expected conditions for ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A critical analysis of wildlife conservation in Oregon Author: Rymon, Larry Maring This analysis is the study of Oregon's wildlife resources from the period prior to white settlement up to the present time, including critical projections, based on present trends and expected conditions for both human and wildlife populations in the state up to the year 2010. Prior to white settlement Oregon was apparently part of a well balanced ecosystem. The fertile, moist valley regions were areas where an abundance of wildlife was found. Elk, deer, bear, antelope and their associated predators occupied these favorable sites. The Oregon Indian lived harmoniously within this environment. He conducted himself as a "prudent predator" and generally sought game which was most easily available. These animals were abundant enough to withstand the hunting pressure exerted by the limited Indian population. The only major deliberate control the Indian extended over his environment was burning. Indians ignited large areas to enhance the harvest of wild plants and animals. One of these areas was the Willamette Valley, parts of which were apparently maintained in a condition of fire climax or disclimax long prior to the arrival of white settlers. White pioneers arriving in Oregon in the 1840's settled first in locations where the best agricultural land and available moisture was found. These areas coincided with prime game habitat and the immediate effect of settlement was the displacement of wildlife from their traditional ranges to areas of inferior fertility and moisture. The pattern of development of white civilization had a severe impact on wildlife populations from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. Drainage and reclamation projects coupled with prolonged drought periods drastically reduced waterfowl populations. Excessive killing of game for the meat, hide and feather value further reduced wildlife populations when market hunting reached its peak between 1870 and 1900. Predator and rodent cool efforts were directed toward improving agricultural conditions but often resulted in upsetting previous balances among several forms of wildlife. After 1893 wildlife management evolved through periods of protection, stocking, refuges, and systematic management. The Oregon State Game Commission and the United States Bureau of Biological Survey attempted to work cooperatively with several state and federal agencies in the 1920's and 1930's in an effort to restore depleted wildlife populations. The Taylor Grazing Act helped prevent further mismanagement of rangeland. The Migratory Bird Stamp Act allowed funds for waterfowl habitat purchases. Other legislation such as the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Act is further testimony of Federal Programs which have provided the means for wildlife restoration since the 1930's. The general development of cooperative wildlife research units in the United States together with the formation of Oregon State University's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife were important steps in the movement toward more scientific wildlife management during the 1930's. Several important wildlife management programs were developed in Oregon and successful wildlife restoration programs have continued up to the present time. Although wildlife populations have been largely restored through systematic management, they are again being lost. The next losses will be from severe competition with man for living space and resources. Based on demographic projections and current trends, it appears that the burgeoning human population will eventually cause the annihilation of many wildlife species. Upset watersheds, widespread pollution, increased competition for natural resources, and competition for living space between man and wildlife are unpleasant but real prospects for Oregon's future. Title: A critical analysis of wildlife conservation in Oregon Author: Rymon, Larry Maring This analysis is the study of Oregon's wildlife resources from the period prior to white settlement up to the present time, including critical projections, based on present trends and expected conditions for both human and wildlife populations in the state up to the year 2010. Prior to white settlement Oregon was apparently part of a well balanced ecosystem. The fertile, moist valley regions were areas where an abundance of wildlife was found. Elk, deer, bear, antelope and their associated predators occupied these favorable sites. The Oregon Indian lived harmoniously within this environment. He conducted himself as a "prudent predator" and generally sought game which was most easily available. These animals were abundant enough to withstand the hunting pressure exerted by the limited Indian population. The only major deliberate control the Indian extended over his environment was burning. Indians ignited large areas to enhance the harvest of wild plants and animals. One of these areas was the Willamette Valley, parts of which were apparently maintained in a condition of fire climax or disclimax long prior to the arrival of white settlers. White pioneers arriving in Oregon in the 1840's settled first in locations where the best agricultural land and available moisture was found. These areas coincided with prime game habitat and the immediate effect of settlement was the displacement of wildlife from their traditional ranges to areas of inferior fertility and moisture. The pattern of development of white civilization had a severe impact on wildlife populations from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. Drainage and reclamation projects coupled with prolonged drought periods drastically reduced waterfowl populations. Excessive killing of game for the meat, hide and feather value further reduced wildlife populations when market hunting reached its peak between 1870 and 1900. Predator and rodent cool efforts were directed toward improving agricultural conditions but often resulted in upsetting previous balances among several forms of wildlife. After 1893 wildlife management evolved through periods of protection, stocking, refuges, and systematic management. The Oregon State Game Commission and the United States Bureau of Biological Survey attempted to work cooperatively with several state and federal agencies in the 1920's and 1930's in an effort to restore depleted wildlife populations. The Taylor Grazing Act helped prevent further mismanagement of rangeland. The Migratory Bird Stamp Act allowed funds for waterfowl habitat purchases. Other legislation such as the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Act is further testimony of Federal Programs which have provided the means for wildlife restoration since the 1930's. The general development of cooperative wildlife research units in the United States together with the formation of Oregon State University's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife were important steps in the movement toward more scientific wildlife management during the 1930's. Several important wildlife management programs were developed in Oregon and successful wildlife restoration programs have continued up to the present time. Although wildlife populations have been largely restored through systematic management, they are again being lost. The next losses will be from severe competition with man for living space and resources. Based on demographic projections and current trends, it appears that the burgeoning human population will eventually cause the annihilation of many wildlife species. Upset watersheds, widespread pollution, increased competition for natural resources, and competition for living space between man and wildlife are unpleasant but real prospects for Oregon's future. Close

• 2. [Article] Oregon Wildlife; Vol.39 No.8 (November-December 1984)

  Contents: What do Elk Hunters Want? - p.3-6; Salmon Begin Fall Run - p.7; Playing Radio Tag in the Wilds [Radio tags on wildlife] - p.8-9; Watchable Wildlife in Central Oregon - p.10-11; Deer Mouse - p...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.39 No.8 (November-December 1984) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: What do Elk Hunters Want? - p.3-6; Salmon Begin Fall Run - p.7; Playing Radio Tag in the Wilds [Radio tags on wildlife] - p.8-9; Watchable Wildlife in Central Oregon - p.10-11; Deer Mouse - p.13 Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.39 No.8 (November-December 1984) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: What do Elk Hunters Want? - p.3-6; Salmon Begin Fall Run - p.7; Playing Radio Tag in the Wilds [Radio tags on wildlife] - p.8-9; Watchable Wildlife in Central Oregon - p.10-11; Deer Mouse - p.13 Close

• 3. [Article] Oregon Wildlife; Vol.40 No.1 (January-February 1985)

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.40 No.1 (January-February 1985) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.40 No.1 (January-February 1985) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Close

• 4. [Article] Oregon wildlife; Vol.43 No.3 (July-August 1987)

  "Barn Doors" Are For Eating [Recent Halibut History] p.5; Halibut On! p.6; Garbage Can Bears [Bears Intruding More on Human Territory] p.7-9; Nesting Whitefronts: At Home On The Delta [White-Fronted Geese] ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon wildlife; Vol.43 No.3 (July-August 1987) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon. Wildlife Commission "Barn Doors" Are For Eating [Recent Halibut History] p.5; Halibut On! p.6; Garbage Can Bears [Bears Intruding More on Human Territory] p.7-9; Nesting Whitefronts: At Home On The Delta [White-Fronted Geese] p.10-11; Ocean Salmon: How We Count The Catch p.12-13; The Cascade Range p.14; Westside Eastside [Cascade Mountains] p.15 Title: Oregon wildlife; Vol.43 No.3 (July-August 1987) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon. Wildlife Commission "Barn Doors" Are For Eating [Recent Halibut History] p.5; Halibut On! p.6; Garbage Can Bears [Bears Intruding More on Human Territory] p.7-9; Nesting Whitefronts: At Home On The Delta [White-Fronted Geese] p.10-11; Ocean Salmon: How We Count The Catch p.12-13; The Cascade Range p.14; Westside Eastside [Cascade Mountains] p.15 Close

• 5. [Article] Oregon Wildlife; Vol.46 No.1 (January-February 1990)

  Contents: Program Action-Oriented [Fish Restoration and Enhancement Act] - p.4-8; Starkey Project Uses Hunters, High Technology to View Forests of the Future - p.8; [Jim] Martin on the Move as Fisheries ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.46 No.1 (January-February 1990) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: Program Action-Oriented [Fish Restoration and Enhancement Act] - p.4-8; Starkey Project Uses Hunters, High Technology to View Forests of the Future - p.8; [Jim] Martin on the Move as Fisheries Chief - p.9; Welcome Stranger [Introduction of Manila littleneck clam] - p.10-11; On the Trail of Shrimp Louie [About shrimp trawlers] - p.12-13; An Interview with a Pink Shrimp [The life cycle of a shrimp] - p.14 Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.46 No.1 (January-February 1990) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: Program Action-Oriented [Fish Restoration and Enhancement Act] - p.4-8; Starkey Project Uses Hunters, High Technology to View Forests of the Future - p.8; [Jim] Martin on the Move as Fisheries Chief - p.9; Welcome Stranger [Introduction of Manila littleneck clam] - p.10-11; On the Trail of Shrimp Louie [About shrimp trawlers] - p.12-13; An Interview with a Pink Shrimp [The life cycle of a shrimp] - p.14 Close

• 6. [Article] Oregon Wildlife; Vol.43 No.4 [No.5] (November-December 1987)

  Contents: Angling Access - p.4-6; One Oregon Resource Helps Another [Oregon Youth Conservation Corps] - p.7; Something With Lasting Value [OYCC summer projects] - p.8; 1987, The Year of the Chinook - p.9-11; ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.43 No.4 [No.5] (November-December 1987) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: Angling Access - p.4-6; One Oregon Resource Helps Another [Oregon Youth Conservation Corps] - p.7; Something With Lasting Value [OYCC summer projects] - p.8; 1987, The Year of the Chinook - p.9-11; The Crayfish Connection - p.12; Fire on the Mountain [Hot summer leads to forest fires] - p.13; Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Administrative Staff - p.14 Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.43 No.4 [No.5] (November-December 1987) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: Angling Access - p.4-6; One Oregon Resource Helps Another [Oregon Youth Conservation Corps] - p.7; Something With Lasting Value [OYCC summer projects] - p.8; 1987, The Year of the Chinook - p.9-11; The Crayfish Connection - p.12; Fire on the Mountain [Hot summer leads to forest fires] - p.13; Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Administrative Staff - p.14 Close

• 7. [Article] Oregon wildlife; Vol.44 No.2 (March-April 1988)

  Columbia River Management Plan Approved p.4-5; Columbia River Management Plan: A Summary p.6-9; Birds On The Move [Bird Migration, Birdwatching] p.10-11; Tip Of The Hat [Judges Loyd O'Neal, Mark Schiveley, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon wildlife; Vol.44 No.2 (March-April 1988) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon. Wildlife Commission Columbia River Management Plan Approved p.4-5; Columbia River Management Plan: A Summary p.6-9; Birds On The Move [Bird Migration, Birdwatching] p.10-11; Tip Of The Hat [Judges Loyd O'Neal, Mark Schiveley, and Rodger Isaacson] p.12; Hatcheries Threatened By Fund Cut p.12-13; Drought Can Cause Fish Losses p.13; Help Wanted: Share '88 p.13; Chinook Summary Available Soon p.14; Commission Selects Wildlife Art p.14; Designer Critters [Design A Desert Animal Challenge] p.15 Title: Oregon wildlife; Vol.44 No.2 (March-April 1988) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon. Wildlife Commission Columbia River Management Plan Approved p.4-5; Columbia River Management Plan: A Summary p.6-9; Birds On The Move [Bird Migration, Birdwatching] p.10-11; Tip Of The Hat [Judges Loyd O'Neal, Mark Schiveley, and Rodger Isaacson] p.12; Hatcheries Threatened By Fund Cut p.12-13; Drought Can Cause Fish Losses p.13; Help Wanted: Share '88 p.13; Chinook Summary Available Soon p.14; Commission Selects Wildlife Art p.14; Designer Critters [Design A Desert Animal Challenge] p.15 Close

• 8. [Article] Oregon Wildlife; Vol.45 No.3-5 (September-October 1989)

  Contents: An Interview with Harry Wagner - p.4-7; Fish, Wildlife, and the Legislature - p.8-11; Fish, Restoration & Enhancement, Protecting Oregon's Investment - p.12-15; Managing Oregon's Wildlife Part ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.45 No.3-5 (September-October 1989) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: An Interview with Harry Wagner - p.4-7; Fish, Wildlife, and the Legislature - p.8-11; Fish, Restoration & Enhancement, Protecting Oregon's Investment - p.12-15; Managing Oregon's Wildlife Part 3: A Matter of Balance - p.16-23; Meet the Fish and Wildlife Youth Commission - p.24-25; Together We're Managing Oregon's Fish and Wildlife - p.26-27; Beach Cleanup Bags More Debris - p.28-29; Taking 'Note' of Wildlife - p.30-31 Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.45 No.3-5 (September-October 1989) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: An Interview with Harry Wagner - p.4-7; Fish, Wildlife, and the Legislature - p.8-11; Fish, Restoration & Enhancement, Protecting Oregon's Investment - p.12-15; Managing Oregon's Wildlife Part 3: A Matter of Balance - p.16-23; Meet the Fish and Wildlife Youth Commission - p.24-25; Together We're Managing Oregon's Fish and Wildlife - p.26-27; Beach Cleanup Bags More Debris - p.28-29; Taking 'Note' of Wildlife - p.30-31 Close

• 9. [Article] Oregon Wildlife; Vol.46 No.5 (September-October 1990)

  Contents: Heap Leach Mining - p.4-6; Restoration and Enhancement Update - p.7-9; Land Way Down Under [Studying ocean habitats using a submarine] - p.10-11; Banding Together to Solve the Migration Mystery ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.46 No.5 (September-October 1990) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: Heap Leach Mining - p.4-6; Restoration and Enhancement Update - p.7-9; Land Way Down Under [Studying ocean habitats using a submarine] - p.10-11; Banding Together to Solve the Migration Mystery - p.12; Peregrine Falcons: The Long Way Back [Collecting migration information to counter extinction] - p.13; Sichuans, Sharp-tails, and Blues: ODFW Works for the Hunter [Sharp-tailed grouse reintroduction] - p.14-15 Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.46 No.5 (September-October 1990) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: Heap Leach Mining - p.4-6; Restoration and Enhancement Update - p.7-9; Land Way Down Under [Studying ocean habitats using a submarine] - p.10-11; Banding Together to Solve the Migration Mystery - p.12; Peregrine Falcons: The Long Way Back [Collecting migration information to counter extinction] - p.13; Sichuans, Sharp-tails, and Blues: ODFW Works for the Hunter [Sharp-tailed grouse reintroduction] - p.14-15 Close

• 10. [Article] Oregon Wildlife; Vol.44 No.5 (September-October 1988)

  Contents: The Starkey Project: Questions of Multiple Use [Researching elk, deer, and cattle in Oregon National Forests] - p.5-9; Bringing Back the Streams [Teachers participate in field work to bring stream ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.44 No.5 (September-October 1988) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: The Starkey Project: Questions of Multiple Use [Researching elk, deer, and cattle in Oregon National Forests] - p.5-9; Bringing Back the Streams [Teachers participate in field work to bring stream and watershed activities back to their students] - p.10-12; Ducks Suffer from Canadian Drought - p.13; Thirty Years and a Brass Buckle [Experience working for the Fish Commission of Oregon] - p.14-15 Title: Oregon Wildlife; Vol.44 No.5 (September-October 1988) Author: Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife Contents: The Starkey Project: Questions of Multiple Use [Researching elk, deer, and cattle in Oregon National Forests] - p.5-9; Bringing Back the Streams [Teachers participate in field work to bring stream and watershed activities back to their students] - p.10-12; Ducks Suffer from Canadian Drought - p.13; Thirty Years and a Brass Buckle [Experience working for the Fish Commission of Oregon] - p.14-15 Close