Film of the Poynette Game and Fur Farm, ca. 1935.

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Film of the Poynette Game and Fur Farm, ca. 1935.

Footage of the game and experimental fur farm established at Poynette, Wisconsin, in 1934. The game program encompassed the production, distribution, and protection of native and exotic species of game, as well as the protection, management, and restoration of habitat.

1 film reel.

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Wisconsin. Conservation Dept.

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Chapter 426, Laws of 1927, created the Conservation Department. From 1915-1927, a full-time Conservation Commission (WIHV86-A1162) had directly administered the state's conservation programs. Under the 1927 reorganization, the Commission became a part-time, policy-making body directing the work of the new Conservation Department which was given responsibility for the administration and implementation of the state's conservation programs. The Department was merged into the new Depart...