Hawks and owls are not likely to cause much trouble except in certain 
parts of the state. In Wood county in 1930-31, eight horned owls were 
caught at feeding stations. Observations show that these owls visited 
these stations only at night and fed on mive and rabbits which were steal-

ing food from the birds. No birds were caught by hawks in Wood county 
during the winter at feeding stations, as there were no Cooper's hawks or

goshawks in that region. Errington (1930, p. 12) notes that a Cooper's hawk

sometimes stays over winter in southern Wisconsin and preys on game birds

at feeding stations. Wherever a Cooper's hawk is found near a feeding 
station a pole trap should be set. On certain years goshawks may be found

in the northern counties and along Lake Michigan. Where goshawks are 
known to be in the vicinity pole traps should be set up near the feeding

stations. The other hawks will not bother feeding stations during the 
winter and it is not advised at present to take precautions against them.

Foxes and coyotes will probably be seen by the game birds before any damage

can be done. In the case of the haarp-tailed grouse, several birds are 
always on the lookout for predators. 
WHERE AND WHEN TO ESTABLISH STATIONS, 
AND HOW TO ATTRACT BIRDS 
When and where to establish a feeding station depends on the type of 
station planned on. 
For Atanding corn, buckwheat patch, or standing corn-sweet clover 
systems, arrangements should be made in the spring before planting time.

Such stations should be established in localities that are likely to have

game birds within reach so that they will be sure to find them before 
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