Pheasants Freed for Breeding on Rancho Santa Fe, The San Diego Union, August 12 1931
Entry/Object ID
2026.005.049
Collection
Rancho Santa Fe Advertisments, Newspapers, Periodicals, and Clippings Collection
Archive Items Details
Title
Pheasants Freed for Breeding on Rancho Santa Fe, The San Diego Union, August 12 1931
Description
Newspaper page from The San Diego Union dated Wednesday Morning August 12 1931 reporting the release of 312 ringed-neck pheasants at Rancho Santa Fe by the state fish and game commission. The article describes the birds’ transport from the Los Serranos state game farm at Chino by E. D. Platt and references a survey conducted by Platt and C. S. Donham that resulted in Rancho Santa Fe being selected as the release site. The article outlines characteristics of the ringed-neck pheasant, notes that the birds are protected by law, and discusses the possibility of a future open season. The page includes photographs under the heading “Game Birds Make Ranch Debut,” including an image showing a shipment of pheasants and Mrs. Constance Clotfelter holding one of the birds prior to release.
