Selected Research Publication Series of the U.S . Fish and Wildlife Service, 1889-1985 Compiled by Thomas J. Cortese Barbara A. Groshek UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Resource Publication 159 Washington, DC " 1987 67 :) Wildlife Leaflet The Wildlife Leaflet series primarily summarizes technical information for nontechnical readers . Each leaflet deals with a single subject such as inven- tory or survey results, management techniques (including animal damage con- trol methods), and descriptions of wildlife and wildlife diseases . Publications are usually typeset and have a standard size of 20 X 27 cm (7 718 X 10 1!2 in.); length varies . Intended audiences are technically trained management per- sonnel, natural resource managers, and the lay public. First issued in 1935 by the Bureau of Biological Survey (Department of Agriculture) as Wildlife Re- search and Management Leaflet, the series name was changed to Wildlife Leaflet (Department of the Interior, Bureau of Biological Survey) in 1939. Wildlife Leaf- lets are a continuation of the series under the same title established by the Biological Survey in 1939 (superseding the "BS-" series begun in 1935 and the "Bi-" series begun in 1915, and certain information leaflets in the "Form 3-" series begun inl939) . It continued as Wildlife Leaflet under the Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. In 1985 the series was renamed Fish and Wildlife Leaflet. 1. KELSO. L. H. 1935 . Winter food of ruffed grouse Presents bibliography on such cage birds as in New York. 3 pp. canaries and parakeets . Food consumption of ruffed grouse (Bonasa 7. DIVISION OF GAME MANAGEMENT . 1935. Instruc- umbellus) during winter in New York is discussed tions for controlling bats . Prepared in the Section on the basis of stomach and crop analyses . of Predator and Rodent Control. 1 p. 2. DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH . 1935 . Aids for Methods for controlling bats (including repelling, bird students . 8 pp. excluding, and fumigating) found in homes and Presents a bibliography to aid ornithology students other occupied buildings are described. in selecting suitable literature for their needs. 8. DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH . 1935 . Publica- 3. COTTAM, C. 1935 . The present situation regarding tions on attracting birds. Prepared in the Section eelgrass (Zostera marina) . 7 pp. of Food Habits . 4 pp. Presents status of eelgrass (Zostera marina) in 9. SHILLINGER, J . E. 1935 . Infectious diseases as a 1935 : history and extent of eelgrass disappearance, cause of loss in wildlife . 4 pp_ cause of decline, effects of disappearance, and past Reports on investigations in Minnesota, Wiscon- periods of scarcity. Conditions in 1935 are pre- sented for Eastern bays and sounds, Delaware, sin, and Michigan regarding Pasteurella tularense in eastern Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, New Jersey, cottontails (Sylvilagus floridanus), snowshoe ruffed New York, New England, Canada, and Europe . hares (Lepus americanus), and grouse (Bonasa umbellus) . Mentions ulcerative en- 4. DIVISION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS. 1937 . Available teritis in ruffed grouse in Minnesota and blackhead publications of the Bureau of Biological Survey . in quail and wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) . 7 pp. GARLOUGH, F. E. 1935 . The possibility of second- 5. BELL, W. B., AND J . E . SHILLINGER . 1935 . ary poisoning from thallium used in the control of Tularemia . an animal-borne disease. 3 pp. rodents . 2 pp. Summarizes available information regarding tula- Discusses the possibility of secondary poisoning remia, including the nature and history of the of birds and mammals that consume carcasses of disease and symptoms in man and wild rabbits . animals killed by thallium sulphate . Lists lethal Mentions other animals known to be susceptible doses far mammals and birds and mentions second- and describes protective measures, including ary poisoning in man . quarantine procedures . KNAPPFN, P. 1935 . Birds aid blueberry and cran- 6 . DIvisIONOF WILDLIFE RESEARCH . 1935 . Publica- berry growers . 4 pp. tions on cage birds. Prepared in the Section of Food Use of birds in the control of cranberry and blue- Habits . 9 pp. berry insect pests is suggested . Insects include 66 Wildlife Leaflet caterpillars, gall midges, gall gnats, beetles, Lists uncultivated and crop plants useful for ero- sawflies, katydids, crickets, and grasshoppers . A sion control . Describes wildlife use of uncultivated list of birds that feed on such insects from New plants for food and cover; lists most useful genera. England to New Jersey and Wisconsin is given. 20 . BASSETT, C. F. 1935 . What shall we feed our 12. SHELDON, H. P., O. J. MURIE, AND W. E. CROUCH. pelters? 7 pp. 1935 . The present plight of the Jackson Hole elk. Suggests feed alternatives for foxes raised for pelts. 4 pp. Describes a 1934 experiment conducted to deter- Discusses lack of winter range as a significant fac- mine value of dehydrated beef meal and liver meal tor in the plight of the Jackson Hole, or North as a complete substitute for raw meat in fox diet. American, elk (Cervus elaphus) . Winter feeding and 21 . KELLOGG, C. E. 1935 . Feed cost of producing other temporary measures are contrasted with a young rabbits to weaning age . 3 pp. more permanent solution: acquisition of adequate winter range. Feed costs of producing young rabbits are tabulated according to the results of two ex- 13. KALMBACH, E . R. 1935 . Protecting grain crops periments conducted at the Rabbit Experiment from damage by wild fowl. 7 pp. Station, Fontana, California. Rabbits used were Discusses nature of complaints involving destruc- both red and white New Zealands. tion of grain crops by waterfowl . Obligations of 22. KELLOGG, C. E. 1935 . Feed requirements in rais- farmers and the Federal government are identified; ing weaned rabbits to a weight of six pounds. 4 pp. suggestions for crop protection are provided, in- Gives feed requirements and costs of cluding the use of firearms, fireworks, lights, flash- raising wean- ed rabbits to a weight of 6 pounds. guns, and herding geese. 23. GRIMES, F. G. 1935 . Abstract of fur laws,1935-36. 14. MCATEE, W. L. 1935 . Planting for wildlife in the 29 pp. corn belt. 2 pp. Summarizes, by States, Territories, and Canadian Discusses the need for planting vegetation, shrubs, Provinces, legal provisions regarding possession, and trees for use as wildlife food and cover in corn sale, and shipment of pelts for 1935-36 . belt areas. 24 . GRIMES, F. G. 1935 . Bounties paid by States. 15. MCATEE, W. L. 1935 . Planting for wildlife in the 4 pp. cotton belt . 2 pp. Presents summary of bounties paid under 28 State Discusses the need for planting vegetation, shrubs, laws for destroying wild animals and birds con- and trees for use as wildlife food and cover in cot- sidered a menace to other forms of valuable wildlife, ton belt areas. livestock, poultry, or private property . 16. DIVISIONS OF GAME MANAGEMENT AND MIGRA- 25 . ASHBROOK, F. G. 1935 . Fur resources-the step- TORY WATERFOWL . 1936 . Bird refuges and big- child of conservation . 4 pp. game preserves administered by the Bureau of Bio- Discusses the lack of management of valuable fur logical Survey . 8 pp. resources and recommends that the fur trade Lists bird refuges and big game preserves ad- cooperate with management agencies to ensure the ministered by the Bureau of Biological Survey as preservation of fur resources . of April 1936 . List includes year of establishment of refuge or preserve, acreage, and species or 26 . DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH . 1935 . Direc- groups of wildlife chiefly protected. tions for poisoning pinon jays . Prepared in the Sec- tion of Food Habits . 2 pp. 17. MCATEE, W. L. 1935 . Wildlife of the Atlantic Describes corn and wheat damage by pinyon jays coast salt marshes . 22 pp. (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) in Rocky Mountain Lists birds, reptiles, fish, mammals, and plants of States . Suggests control measures, including prep- the salt marshes . Includes values of plants to aration and distribution of poisoned bait. wildlife and mentions zones of salt marsh plants . Intended for educational use in CCC camps en- 27. ALDOUS, S. E. 1936 . A cage trap useful in the con- gaged in mosquito control work in Atlantic coast trol of white-necked ravens . 5 pp. salt marshes. Describes a cage trap useful in capturing Chihua- huan ravens (Corvus cryptoleucus) and designed for 18. BUREAU OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY . 1935 . Federal use in Texas, southern New Mexico, and Arizona. regulations on hunting waterfowl explained. 4 pp. 28 . DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH. 1935 . Feeding 19. MCATEE, W. L. 1935 . Plants valuable for wildlife schedule for rabbits. Prepared in the Section of Fur utilization and for erosion control . 11 pp. Resources . 1 p. Wildlife Leaflet 6 7 Presents maintenance feeding rations for mature Includes publications on fur animals, domestic rabbits, and special rations for does that fail to rabbits, white mice and rats, and guinea pigs. kindle and for those suckling young. A sample feeding schedule for does and litters is given. 37 . GABRIELSON, I. N. 1936. The correlation of forestry and wildlife management. 8 pp. 29. DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH. 1935. Direc- To correlate forestry and tions for preservation and wildlife management this care of material collected publication suggests : 1) additions for food habits studies . Prepared to average for- in the Section of estry school curriculum, 2) modifications Food Habits . 5 pp. in forestry management to correlate with wildlife needs, and Proper methods of collecting, handling, preserving, 3) similar modifications in viewpoints and practices and shipping stomachs and other materials for food of biologists and conservationists . habits studies are provided. Also discusses record- ing data and materials needed . 38. BODE, I. T. 1936. Cooperative research in wildlife management-a summary of the project to 30. COTTAM, C. 1936. Economic ornithology and the February 15, 1936. 16 pp. correlation of laboratory and field methods. Includes cooperating 13 pp. agencies and States, admini- stration, and objectives of the cooperative wildlife Discusses value of laboratory and field research and management research project.