Wis. Conservation Dept. 
Research Bureau Report 
October 15, 1932                                                  3. 
to collect literature and information in regard to the 
German carp. This was carried on locally and also through 
H. S. Davis and Henry O'Malley in the Department of Fisheries 
at Washington, D. C. It was also urged that the state carry 
out a survey of the lakes and streams so that when various 
types of fish are planted there can be a reasonable assurance 
that they can survive in these various waters. 
II - A watchful eye was kept on the deer situation, especially in 
regard to numbers, etc. and on two different occasions direct 
help was given because of diseases among them. In this 
connection, I speak particularly of the Rock Island and 
Chamber Island work. During this work the trapping and 
transportation of several deer was carried out. Investigatior 
and inquiry was kept active in regard to the infection of 
these animals by bacillus abortus. At one time complaints 
were made regarding the use of certain chemicals along the 
railroad rights-of-way, which were detrimental to cattle and 
also to deer. This situation was thoroughly investigated 
and the inquiry answered. 
III - The question of the stomach contents of wolves, foxes, etc. 
was also investigated. 
IV - Careful inquiry and circularization, etc. were also carried 
out concerning the rabbits and on several occasions local 
investigations and research work were done in supposedly 
diseased areas. Reprints, correspondence, etc. were 
collected in regard to tularemia and close contact was kept 
up with the health authorities in regard to this disease. 
V   Almost heroic attempts have be~en made in regard to the duck 
situation in Wisconsin, as it has been perfectly obvious 
that considerable work could be accomplished in this line and 
the general condition of these birds, insofar as Wisconsin 
was concerned, could be improved.  The urgency for this work 
became even greater as it was definitely proven by the work 
of Aldo Leopold that there was a general drift of the duck 
flight away from Wisconsin and it was his opinion that this 
condition could be largely prevented if proper measures could 
be carried out in regard to these birds., On many occasions 
the research bureau birught before the commission and its 
members a desire to place a man on the department and under 
the research bureau, who would make a study of the duck 
situation and would devote his time to this part of the work. 
On each occasion this suggestion was opposed on the basis of 
lack of funds, in spite of the fact that everyone concerned 
seemed to recognize its need. At one time the name of 
Walter Miller was seriously considered for such a position. 
At another time it seemed that perhaps one of the more 
intelligent game wardens could be used. At still another 
time it seemed that the game division and research bureau 
might equally share in the expense of obtaining the 
necessary man. All of these efforts, however, were un- 
successful and so it was decided to do what little was 
possible with what we had.