GAME SURVEY 
CONDUCTED FOR THE 
SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS' INSTITUTE 
SY ALDO LEOPOLD 
421 CHEMISTRY BLDG. 
MADISON. WISCONSIN 
7ebruary 21, 1930 
 
Dr. Frank Kent* 
Dear Sir: 
 
Mr. Alva Clapp, state game warden of Kansas, 
suggests that you might be able to give me figures on the 
sex ratio of bob-white quail. These figures are desired 
in connection with the quail investigation being conducted 
by the University of Wisconsin under the guidance of the 
U. S. Biolqgical Survey. I would appreciate information 
on any or all of the following questions: 
(1) What is the average ratio of cocks to ens? 
 
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(2) Have you noticed any departures from this ratio 
in any particular year or in birds from any 
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I would appreciate your specifying whether ;our 
replies are based on general recollection and impression,    - 4C 
or on written records. Your cooperation in furnishing this_-, 
information will be much appreciated.                          - 
Yours sincerely, 
ALDU LEOPOLD 
In Oharge, Game Surve 
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