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Birds
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What is America's number-one game bird
in terms of numbers of birds bagged every year? |
A. The
mourning dove (Zenaida macroura)
According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the US population
of Mourning Doves is about 400 million, and about 6 percent, or
24 million, are harvested by hunters each year.
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When was the ringneck
pheasant first introduced in the US? |
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The first successful introduction
of pheasants into the United States is attributed to the consul
general at Shanghai, China, one O.N. Denny. In 1880-81 he was
able to get about two dozen of the native ring-neck pheasants
into this country, equally divided between cocks and hens, and
they were released in the Willamette Valley, in Oregon. Later
they were introduced in Montana in 1895, in Washington about 1883,
and in South Dakota in 1898.
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Mammals
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What animal is the second largest
native rodent in North America? |
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The Porcupine
(Erethizon dorsatum) will weigh up to 26 lbs, while the beaver
- the largest among the North American rodents is the beaver which
is known to weigh as much as 100 lbs.
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Fish
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What is a Parr? |
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Parr is a word used to define young age of
a salmon (before that they are called fry). Parr usually have
8-11 dark bars on the side with a red spot between each one. When
Salmon parr begin to migrate to the sea, usually in March, April
and May, they gradually become more elongated and the fins darken.
The body becomes more silvery in colour and obscuring the spots
and finger-marks, except on the gill-covers. They then become
Smolts.
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Outdoor
Misc.
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Which State has the largest population of
antelopes and elk? |
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Wyoming is this fortunate state with 700,000 elk and 425,000
antelopes.
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Horses
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Q. |
Justin M. was a teacher,
composer, businessman, and horseman who had moved to Randolph, Vermont
from Springfield, Massachusetts in 1788. He was trying to breed an
all-around utility horse and he ended up developing a new breed of
horses. Can you name this breed? |
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The breed is the Morgan . Today, Morgans can be found in
all 50 states and in more than 20 foreign countries. Individuals
generally range from 14.1 to 15.2 hands. The breed's soundness,
power, agility and stamina make it the choice of many driving
enthusiasts.
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