The Washington times., 1901-09-18
40 shillings proclamation money. Both the
Maryland and South Carolina acts pro-
hibited hunting with fire light. as did the
ca Fly statutes of Mississipni TerritorY."

40 shillings proclamation money. Both the
Maryland and South Carolina acts pro-
hibited hunting with fire light, as did the
early statutes of Mississippi Territory"
After treating of the early game laws OF
Kentucky, of which Daniel Boone was the
author, and the first laws enacted in New
York, the report continues:
'In the nineteenth century game laws
multiplied rapidly. In 1864 they were IN
force in eighteen States and the District
of Columbia, in 1874 in twenty-four, and
during the last quarter Of century they
were extended to practically every State
and Territory and to most Of the prov
inces of Canada. The simple provisions
of the earlier statutes are no longer sur
ficient, and the modern game laws Of
some of the Sites are really codes COW
ering such subjects as seasons, methods
of capturing game of all kinds. conditions
for shipping to market. sale. permits to
collect scientific specimens; taking. keep
ing and shipping birds and animals for
propagation. employment of guides, du-
ties OF game commissioners and wardens,
besides various provisions necessary ioT
enforcement, such as search, seizure. and
disposition of game. These laws are sub
ject to such frequent change that in GER
tain States scarcely session OF the Leg
islature passes without the enactment or
amendments of some kind. In 1873 New
York adopted a complete and carefully
prepared statute which remained IN force
for fifteen years or more. but by 1888 no
less than IA amendments or special acts
had been passed and the original law was
greatly obscured.
Without attempting to follow the de-
velopment Of game legislation in~detail.
the growth OF game laws may " Illus
trated by briefly sketching the changes
in those of Maine, now one OF the fore
most States in legislation OF this kind
rIe. fret fata Inxx of Maf AZ, r.
emily that OF March i6, 1880. which pro-
hibited killing deer and moose between
January l and September ], under pen
atty of SIS. This season was subsequently
modified at intervals. but the list of pro-
tected game was not extended until 1853.
when a close season was provided for
quail between March and September !.
and for woOdcock between March i and
July 4. In 1866 protection was given fur
bearing animals. including mink, beaver
sable. fisher. otter. and fnuskrats. In
1870 protection was accorded caribou. and
the bird list was extended by the addition
of grouse or partridge. snipe, and a few
insectivorous birds, such as larks. robins
swallows, and sparrows. The capture of
ducks except with firearms was prOhib-
tied. In 1sfe plover were added to the
game list and Il close season CMay l to
September y. which remained in force for
twenty years, was established for wood
ducks. dusky or black ducks. and sea
ducks In 1883 the non-game bird list
was extended TO include orioles or other
insectivorous birds and finally. In 1901
was made 10 include all wild birds other
than game. except crows. hawks, owls,
and English sparrows"
As early as ls52 il became necessary TO
have special officers Is enforce the game
laws in that State. ana county moose
wardens We're appointed. In the follow
ing year. however. these were replaced
by county and town moose wardens in
1880 the board of commissioners OF In
land fisheries and game vas established,
now consisting Of three commissioners.