Historical Events tagged with "hunting"
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Sale of Chain Island to Russell Gallaway III
Chain Island was sold by the State of California to Russell Gallaway III, a Sacramento businessman, for $5,258.20. Gallaway planned to develop the island as a hunting and fishing retreat, which indicated a shift towards exclusive leisure and private access to natural resources in the region.
Continue ReadingLast Great Auks Killed off Newfoundland
The last two known great auks were killed by fishermen off the coast of Newfoundland. These large, flightless birds were hunted for their feathers and meat, ultimately leading to their extinction. The incident marked a significant loss in biodiversity, as the great auk had been a symbol of the rich wildlife that once thrived in the region.
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