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Title: An analysis of Pennsylvania's forest resources
Identifier: analysisofpennsy69powe (find matches)
Year: 1982 (1980s)
Authors: Powell, Douglas S; Considine, Thomas J
Subjects: Forests and forestry Pennsylvania; Forest management Pennsylvania
Publisher: [Broomall, Pa.  : United States Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station]
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Figure 27.—Densities of white-tailed deer vary considerably between Pennsylvania's counties. (Deer population statistics provided by William K. Shope, Pennsylvania Game Commission). populations of game animals to pro- vide good hunting. Pennsylvania has good to excellent populations of a variety of game species, most of which are closely tied to the forests of the state. Deer, the most popular game species in Pennsylvania, are found in every county, though densi- ties vary considerably (Fig. 27). Other popular big game animals are wild turkey and black bear. Turkey, which may be hunted in the spring and in the fall, depend on forests in part for food and cover, and are most com- mon in areas with extensive forest land. Black bear, which were not har- vested in 1975. 1977, and 1978, are making an excellent comeback. In 1979, 736 were harvested, and in 1980 a near record 921 bears were taken legally. Reproduction and growth rates of bears are very good in Penn- sylvania. The PGC has a full-time pro- gram of research on and monitoring of this popular animal's activities and population. The highest concentra- tions of black bear are in the forested regions of north-central and north- eastern Pennsylvania. Other popular game species closely linked to forests are ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, and snowshoe hare. Furbearers associated with woodland include gray and red fox, beaver, and raccoon. Ring-necked pheasant, cottontail rabbit, bob- white, and mourning dove can be found in brushy seedling and sapling forest stands, but tend more toward agricultural land. Waterfowl, depend- ent on forests mainly for clean water, are found in marshes and in rivers, ponds, and lakes. 62

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