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Table of data from the 1978 and 1979 rural mail carrier winter pheasant surveys.
Letter from Giles Allen to his mother, Nancy Allen, dated June 5, 1864. In this letter, he discusses writing letters, the reputation of the 6th Michigan Infantry, his time in the service, General Sherman, the movements of his regiment, soldier life, the status of his regiment, and transferring from heavy artillery to infantry.
Port Hudson (La.)
The 1986 Rural Mail Carrier Winter Pheasant Survey consists of a table listing the total pheasants, total hens and total cocks reported by rural mail carriers by county for both 1985 and 1986. The table also includes the number of carriers and the number of miles covered in each county, as well as aggregate data for the region covered in the survey. Note: This report also contains a copy of the 1976 Rural Mail Carrier Winter Pheasant Survey.
This report contains the data table of the result of the 1981 survey of rural mail carriers recording winter pheasant sightings. The table is organized by county and includes 1980 data as a comparison.
This report contains the data table of the result of the 1985 survey of rural mail carriers recording winter pheasant sightings. The table is organized by county and includes 1984 data as a comparison.
Breakdown of the numbers of the 1978 winter pheasant survey carried out by rural mail carriers. Includes 1977 numbers for comparison.
Letter from William Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated March 6, 1865. In this letter, he discusses wanting more letters, the movements of his regiment, and paroled prisoners.
Wilmington (N.C.)
Hunter cooperator surveys, spring breeding surveys, and mail harvest surveys are conducted each year to monitor Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and American woodcock (Scolopax minor) populations.
Breakdown and interpretation of the numbers of the 1978 pheasant brood survey carried out by rural mail carriers. Includes 1977 numbers for comparison.
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister, Lura, dated April 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the mail, sending a photograph, and the status of his regiment.
Lebanon (Ky.)
During late July, 1991, survey forms were sent to approximately 1132 rural mail carriers whose routes are located in the primary pheasant range of Southern Michigan. Over 850 usable forms were returned. The 1991 brood surveys indicated a six percent reduction in total broods from 1990 (1081 vs 1144). However, the true measures of the statewide index, broods per 1,000 miles and broods per ten carrier days, were down approximately 33 percent from 1990. This reduction in total broods was somewhat compensated for by a significant increase in the average brood size. The size of broods in 1991 was higher by more than 10 percent than 1990 (4.48 vs 4.01).
The 1986 Summer Brood survey further substantiates the decline in ringneck pheasants. Food and cover during the winter was probably the best in several years due to a wet fall which reduced corn harvest and fall plowing. The population appeared to reflect a good carry-over of breeders, as noted by the increase in number of broods observed. Unfortunately, heavy severe rains throughout lower Michigan during the hatching period reduced the average brood size (3.79) to the lowest recorded in 40 years of data collection.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 4, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his new Lee-Enfield Rifle and the likely short duration of his stay in Camp Chase. He goes on to describe a theological discussion that he had with another soldier in camp. He also encourages Elizabeth to write soon as letters will likely not reach him as fast when he journeys back down to Dixie.
Columbus (Ohio), Camp Chase (Ohio)
Results of the 1982 Summer Rural Mail Carrier Pheasant Brood survey, which shows gloomy prospects for the next year.
This report summarizes the findings and data of the 1980 surveys of rural mail carriers recording pheasant broods.
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated November 10 and 12, 1862. In this letter, he discusses fortifications around Nashville, his father's health, the mail, becoming a drummer, and finances.
Nashville (Tenn.)
Letter from Giles B. Allen to his mother, Nancy Allen, dated July 2, [1862]. In this letter, he discusses the mail, the health of his regiment, the weather, and finances.
Baton Rouge (La.)
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbot dated June 9, 1863. In this letter, he discusses trouble acquiring stamps to mail his letters, family gossip, his wound and the Union hospital. He also briefly mentions being taken prisoner at Brown Hospital and then paroled.
Memphis (Tenn.), Vicksburg (Miss.)
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated December 9, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the postal service, status of his regiment, his opinions of different generals, and courting.
Memphis (Tenn.), Kent County (Mich.), Cairo (Ill.)
Breakdown and interpretation of the numbers of the 1979 pheasant brood survey carried out by rural mail carriers. Includes 1978 numbers for comparison.
The summer brood count showed only a slight improvement over last year's record low, with a tally of 1.2 broods per 10 carrier days (1.1 in 1982) in the primary range. This may be somewhat surprising in view of the past extremely mild winter. Thumb area counties continue to lead all other areas with a composite average of 3.1 broods per 10 carrier days. The 1982 estimated pheasant harvest of 250,000 was the lowest in the 46 years of kill records since 1937. The slight increase in broods this year does not indicate that we can expect a much better hunting season than 1982.
The 1987 Rural Mail Carrier Winter Pheasant survey was conducted during February 16-21 and 23-28, 1987. In summary, the 1987 Rural Mail Carrier Winter Pheasant surveys revealed a decline in total pheasant sightings from 1986. This decline was evident in the raw data and also in calculations of sightings per 1,000 surveys miles. Decreased sightings occurred primarily in counties with high pheasant densities and high observation rates. Of 43 counties surveyed, 24 actually had an increase in observations; counties with the fewest sightings in 1986 had the greatest increases.
Results of the 1981 Summer Rural Mail Carrier Pheasant Brood survey, which show a modest increase in pheasant brood sightings this summer.
The 1983 Rural Mail Carrier Winter Pheasant survey consists of a table listing the total pheasants, total hens and total cocks reported by rural mail carriers by county for both 1982 and 1983. The table also includes the number of carriers and the number of miles covered in each county, as well as aggregate data for the region covered in the surveys.
The 1982 Rural Mail Carrier Winter Pheasant survey consists of a table listing the total pheasants, total hens and total cocks reported by rural mail carriers by county for both 1981 and 1982. The table also includes the number of carriers and the number of miles covered in each county, as well as aggregate data for the region covered in the survey.
The 1980 Rural Mail Carrier Winter Pheasant survey consists of a table listing the total pheasants, total hens and total cocks reported by rural mail carriers by county for both 1979 and 1980. The table also includes the number of carriers and the number of miles covered in each county, as well as aggregate data for the region covered in the surveys.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 3, 1863. In this letter, he describes his duties, the availability and cost of food, rumors of a revolution in the north, and the Byron (Mich.) community.
Byron (Mich.)
Hunter cooperator surveys, spring breeding surveys, and mail harvest surveys are conducted each year to monitor Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and American woodcock (Scolopax minor) populations.
Report on the results of the 1988 pheasant brood survey carried out by rural mail carriers.
The 1987 Mail Carrier Brood survey was taken during the period July 27 through August 8, 1987. Results indicated a slight increase in the statewide brood index from 1986(6.3%). Generally, light increases were observed in counties which had highest populations in 1986. The remainder of the state remains reasonably stable, probably due to extremely low populations. Average brood size continued to follow the long-term downward trend. This was the lowest ratio recorded in 41 years of data collection.
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister, Lura Huff, dated November 23, 1861. In this letter, he discusses receiving letters from his sister, his thoughts on the war, a dress parade in front of General McClellan, and his brother's enlistment.
Camp Lyon (Va.)
Report of the results of the 1980 pheasant crowing survey, including 1979 numbers for comparison and interpretation of results.
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated March 10, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his father's health, the mail, Copperheads, the Conscription Act of 1863, and emancipation.
Newport News (Va.)
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated June 6, 1861. In this letter, he discusses leaving for Washington, D.C. and desiring letters.
Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.), Detroit (Mich.), Washington, D.C.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated July 27, 1864. In this letter, he describes the process in which his regiment is fortifying the area from rebel attacks, the surrounding area and rumors of the Union Army's movements.
White River (Ark.), St. Charles (Ark.)
Results of the 1984 Summer Rural Mail Carrier Pheasant Brood survey, which confirmed fears regarding the Michigan pheasant population.
The 1984 Rural Mail Carrier Winter Pheasant survey consists of a table listing the total pheasants, total hens and total cocks reported by rural mail carriers by county for both 1983 and 1984. The table also includes the number of carriers and the number of miles covered in each county, as well as aggregate data for the region covered in the surveys.
Letter from Giles B. Allen to his mother and sister dated January 6, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his health, camp life, the weather, sleighs, letter writing, and finances.
Baltimore (Md.)
Letter from Giles Allen to his sister, Lib Allen, dated June 28, 1861. In this letter, he discusses writing letters, his health, camp life, and getting measured for uniforms.
Detroit (Mich.), Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.)
Report on the results of the 1985 Summer Rural Mail Carrier Pheasant Brood survey, which substantiates the decline in Michigan numbers throughout the traditional pheasant territory in Michigan.
The 1993 survey was conducted during the period July 26-August 7. In late July, survey forms were sent to approximately 1080 rural mail carriers whose routes are located in the primary pheasant range of southern Michigan. Eight hundred seventy-two usable forms were returned. The 1993 brood surveys indicated a decrease of approximately 11 percent in the statewide index from the 1992 count (i.e. 1.20 birds/10 days in 1993 vs 1.34 in 1992). The average size of broods was 4.01 chicks per brood, a drop from 1992 (4.95).
The 1993 total of 4,455 pheasants observed is nearly double that observed in 1992. However, this increase is more likely a factor of the extreme differences in weather conditions during the 1992 vs. 1993 observation periods rather than an actual increase in pheasant numbers. During the 1992 observation period, mild, snowless conditions meant birds were less conspicuous, whereas cold and snow during the 1993 period provided mail carriers better viewing opportunities. Pheasants observed still show a higher ratio of males/females (2,473 males/1,982 females).
