The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-06-11
60 60 The New Game Laws.

| oPoi Voiucu dSSOClatlOU. Inc OlO law
was conflicting, and in measure in
operative, and but few convictions
were obtained under it; but the pres
ent law is so framed that it will 60
hard for those who kill or sell game
out OF season. Following is synopsis
OF the law, which should be frequently
referred to, not only by those who hunt
tor pleasure Or for profit, but by the
market man and restaurateur, as all
are embraced in the stringent restric-
tions of the new law
Moose, elk, caribou, antelope, noun
tain sheep or goat-September l to
November l.
Deer-September to December 1.
Grouse, prairie chicken, sage hen
and native pheasant-August Is to
December l.
Quail-West Of the Cascade noun
talns-October Is to December l.
Ducks, swan, sand hill crane, rail,
ployer, or other waterfowl-August Is
to January l.
Trout-April l to November I.
1t is unlawful to kill game at any
time unless it is used for food.
1t is unlawful to kill game for its
hides or horns.
1t is unlawful to hunt deer, moose,
elk, caribou, antelope, mountain sheep
or goat, with dogs.
1t is unlawful to fire hunt, trap or
ensnare any game animal.
1t is unlawful to hunt deer, between
one hour after sunset and one-half
| hour before sunrise.
1t is unlawful to kill more than four
deer, or more tnan two elk, moose, an
teiope, caribou, mountain sheep or
goat during any one season, or to kill
| any spotted fawn.
1t is unlawful to kill for sale more
than 10 game birds in any one day.
1t is unlawful to trap, net or ensnare
any game bird, or have possession of
any live game bird, except for propaga-
tion.
1t is unlawful to take the eggs of
any game birds, or disturb their nests.
1t is unlawful to use sink boats or
sneak boats. or any gun other than
that fired from the shoulder, or to
shoot ducks, between one hour after
sunset and one-half hour before sum
rise; or to use any floating blinds or
artificial lights.
1t is unlawful to kill, trap or take
any song bird, or to take their eggs or
disturb their nests.
It is unlawful to hunt or kill quail,
east of the Cascade mountains, before
October Is, 1900.
It is unlawful to hunt or kill orient
al or Mongolian pheasants before Oc-
tober Is, 1900
1t is unlawful to hunt or kill game
of any kind for the market, or sell
same at markets and restaurants dur
ing any month of the year, except the
month of October.
1t is unlawful to buy game or keep
same stored for sale during any month
of the year, except the month of Oc-
tober.
It is unlawful to ship game out Of
the state.
! It is unlawful to catch trout in any
way except with hook and line.
For violation of the game law, a
fine of not less than $40 nor more than
500 is imposed; if not paid, offender
punished by imprisonment in the
county Jail at the rate of So per day.
Possession of game birds or animals,
when unlawful to kill or have same,
prima facie evidence of violation of
| law.
One-half of fine payable to informer,
within 30days from date of conviction.
Salaried game wardens appointed
upon application to the county COM
missioners.
Sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, constabies,
city marshals and police officers are
ex-officio game wardens, whose duties
are to inspect warehouses, cold stor-
ages, hotels, markets and restaurants.
and enforce the game law.-Ledger.