The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-14

penses to be included among his Office
expenses
Section 6. The State Game and
Fish Warden shall file with the Gov
ernor a biennial report. which shall
contain full and complete history OF
the work Of his Office for the proceed
ing two years. and such recommends
tions as he may desire TO make for
the better protection OF game birds
and fish
Section Z. The State Game and
Fish Warden shall be an active exc
cutive officer, and shall exercise
general supervision over andoontrol of
tie field work of his deputies, himself
taking the feld whenever possible
Whenever the said warden or any OF
his deputies meet with resistance in
the discharge of his duties, he shall
have authority to call any peace Off.
Ger or any citizen OF this state for
assistance
Section s. Said warden shall seize
and take possession OF any and all
game, birds or fish taken, killed, ship.
ped or had in possession contrary TO
law; such seizure may be made with
out a warrant. All game, birds or
fish so seized shall be disposed OF In
such manner as may be determined
and directed by the State Game War.
den OF any court OF competent juris-
lictlon Said warden shall not be liza.
BILE for damages on account OF any
seizure made in accordance with the
provisions OF this Act.
Section 9. The State Game and
Fish Warden may capture at any time
within the State or may secure from
any point outside Of the State, any
game, birds or fish intended for pro-
pagation or liberation TO stock covers.
and may have the same In possession
at any time, He may also, in his dis.
cretion ship live game, birds or fish
to the State Game officials of any other
State upon their request to that effect,
but such shipment shall have attached
thereto the certificate OF the State
Warden.
Section 10. The said Game Warden
may furnish to any resident land
owner of the State game birds for pro-
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showing by such citizens that he has
made and will make suitable provision
for nesting ground and cover for the
protection Of such birds upon his
premises.
Section IL. The state Game aud
Fish Warden or any Of his deputies
may search without warrant any per-
son, box, bag, boat, place Of cold stor.
age. railroad or express car or other
receptacle wherein game Is usually
placed. or wherein he has reason 20
believe game or fish is concealed. and
any refusal or interference with or
hinderanee OF such search. OF any at.
tempted interference or hindrance
shall be prima facie evidence Of a
violation OF the law by the person
or persons so interfering or hinder.
ing, and any court having jurisdiction
OF offenses against the game laws may
issue search warrants for the purposes
of enforcing the provisions thereof,
Section 70. The State Game and
Fish Warden or any OF his deputies
may make complaint and cause pro.
ceedings to be commenced against
any person for violation OF any Of the
laws for the protection and propaga.
tion of game, birds or fish. without
the sanction OF the prosecuting
or county attorney Of the county
IN which such proceedings are
brought. ard shall not be
required to give security for costs.
Said warden may also appear In be-
half Of the people in any court OF com.
petent Jurisdiction in any prosecution
for a violation OF any of the laws for
the protection OF game. birds or fish.
and prosecute the same In the same
manner and with the same authority
as tl.s rosecuting or county attorney
Of the ysunty where such proceedings
are pending. in cases only where the
prosecuting attorney is unable to be
present or refuses TO prosecute such
case Said warden and his deputies
and assistants are hereby vested with
all the powers and authority Of sher.
iffs in making arrests, and In the pro-
secutlon OF all offenses against the
game, bird and fish laws of this State
and are entitled to the same fees.
when collected from the defendant to
be taxed IN the costs as fees Of sherIffs
and constables are taxed, and IN ad.
dition shall receive one.half Of all
fines collected upon their complaint.