The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-31
TO ENFORCE
 GAME LAW Commissioner Wallace
 Is Preparing. LAW IS EQUITABLE ONE Will Be Enforced Without Fear or
 Favor. Benefits of Recent Legislation VIII Be Perceptible Tn Alabama In Few Years--Large Members of Li-
 cenxes To Be Issued.

Tn discussing the operation of the New Game and Fish Laws of Alabama, and the incidental results beneficial to the people of this State that would largely proceed therefrom. John H. Wallace, Jr.. State Gamo and Fish Com missioner. last night said:
 Tt is most gratifying to those who desire to save from extinction the re- maining species of game and fish in the United States that prejudice against statutes relating to these subjects Is fast disappearing.
 The time once was," said MT. Wal lace, when game and fish laws were considered enactments for the benefit of the rich. This idea has long since been exploded and 1t is now conceded to have been an erroneous contention. The wealthy man can enjoy his sport whether there be protection or not in his own country. for he can get aboard tho train and within few hours can be transported to sections where game abounds, not so with man of average means who has to work at home and who cannot enjoy the pleasure of hunt ing and fishing, unless he finds 1t near at hand.
 Is Interest of All. "The people now clearly see that game and fish protective legislation is
  man rather than of other classes. Viewed from another standpoint, where game Is sold in the markets, 1t brings a price so high that those of ordinary means cannot afford 1t. hence these delicacies go to the wealthy. Therefore. if the average man is to enjoy it, he must capture 1t.
 Experience has demonstrated the fact that the license system Is tho only means that will enable the average man i4 &NAa Tn finIA All raadiiv concede that protective legislation Is imperative and the question of raising revenue for this purpose logically arises It has been ascertained that enougn sportsmen will purchase hunting H. censes to extend force to game laws. and those who believe in living within | the pale of the law. usually see to 1t that those who violate 1t are brought to justice
 under new laws. thesc same statutes have been tried thoroughly and arc in practical operation in nearly all the | States of the Nation. The fact Is the license system of Alabama which pro- vIdes $I for hunting in county of residence. $2.50 for hunting in any county in the State, and SIS for aliens and non-resident5, is considered to be | the most equitable and just license sys- l tenn that has ever been inaugurated in | the United States.
 Wardenn on the Alert. ''Wardens have been advised to keep | a close watch on "sooners," or those :, who shoot game just before the open season begins; they have also been urged to be ever on the alert to ap- | prehend those who hunt without first l procuring a license
 ''The magnificent game and Ash laws | of Alabama which extend to the wild denizens and the flnny tribe such excel lent protection are going to be enforced | to the very letter, for it is not the pur- pose of the department of game and fish, nor of any warden in the State, to extend any special fayors to any one. | T have been apprised of the fact that | these laws have served the splendid purpose of disarming the negroes in various sections of the State. They have become intimidated and are afraid to be seen carrying guns.
 -With our superb climate and abund- | ance of provender. with the game left | in the State, confidently expect within l the next few years. to see Alabama the
 premier game field of the continent"