Provides instructions for constructing artificial "homes" for squirrels, raccoons, and rabbits. These include squirrel dens constructed from discarded automobile tires and squirrel nest boxes, raccoon dens, and rabbit burrows constructed from wood. Includes a chart giving dimensions of materials needed and suggestions on where to place the…

Because of the increase in bow and arrow hunting, the 1977 legislature passed a bill requiring bowhunting training classes. The basic course outline is described and the method of implementation is given. (AJ)

Songbirds and small mammals can be encouraged to visit and live in residential yards if structures such as bird feeders and birdbaths are provided and if vegetation is planted to provide basic requirements of wildlife habitat. Examples and instructions are provided. (RE)

Urban environments often provide wildlife habitat. In addition to such open areas as parks and cemeteries, and such natural areas as may exist along rivers and streams, manmade structures may approximate habitat sought by some species and may attract wildlife. Actions to attract wildlife in the urban setting are suggested. (RE)

Describes the plants and animals which inhabit a natural meadow. Includes a two-page, color drawing of such a meadow with a key indicating the flora and fauna illustrated. (JN)

This article expresses one person's efforts and enjoyments in establishing and managing a small pond in New England. The original purpose of the pond was to attract birds. (MDR)

Describes duties, responsibilities, requirements, and schooling curriculum for New York State Environmental Conservation Officers. (SL)

The Bashakill Wetland has been acquired by the State of New York. Located in the southern foothills of the Catskill Mountains, this 100 century-old marsh with adjacent upland area serves as home for rare and unique plants and animals and as natural protection against floods and erosion. (RE)

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has developed a program for attracting wildlife to urban areas. It has inventoried available urban lands and provides information on managing undeveloped urban land to attract wildlife such as songbirds and small mammals. (RE)

Found at the summit of some of the highest peaks of New York State's Adirondack Mountains are low-growing plants similar, and in many cases, identical to plants growing in the Arctic. Describes these plants and the environment in which they are found. Includes a color plate of alpine tundra plants. (Author/JN)

SUNY Cobleskill offers a two-year program in fish and wildlife management. The goal of the program is to train technicians to work with professional fish and wildlife biologists in the field and in the laboratories of both public and private fish and wildlife management programs. (Author/BW)