The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-10
CONN. FISH AND GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION
 SEEKING MORE MEMBER 5

A general awakening among the sportsman of the State of Connecticut is in J evidence through the deter imitation of the Connecticut Fish & crease their membership to at least one. thousand. including the two hun dred and fifty men who have brought the organization to it's present prom inent position among associations working for the protection and propa- gation of game birds, animals and fishes.
 The Connecticut Fish & Game Pro- tective association was incorporated under the Connecticut State laws in 1909, by few men, who felt that an organization of this character could eration with the Commissioners of Fish and Game.
 The fact that game in this State is being rapidly depleted, and that 1t is a matter of only a. few years before it will be virtually extinct unless ed, makes this subject one of marked interest to all those who love the sport of hunting and fishing during a reasonable open season.
 I The purpose of the organiza tion is best outlined by quoting from Article II, of the Bylaws:
 fTo procure and enforce suitable laws for the protection of fish. game, song and insectiverous birds; the pro- motion of fish and game culture, the introduction of new species and var1e- ties of fish, game and usefu! birds, and to disseminate information re- lating thereto; to procure the revi- sion of the fish and game laws when necessary; to assist the fish and game wardens in the faithful performance of their duties; to see that suitable and fit persons are appointed fish and ero y.S6 Tnd haf hoU G n whole duty; to see that the laws re- specting fish, game and other. birds are not violated, and to educate our members in the true art and skill of fishing and hunting, to inculcate true spirit of sportsmanship among our members and Acitizens throughout the state of Connecticut
 The organization consists of a pres ident. A. B. L,apsley, Pomfret Center, Conn; one vice-president from each county; a secretary and treasurer. H P Carter. New Britain, Conn; three members of the Executive committee from each county, and about two hun dred and fifty members who annually pay g dues.
 At the annual dinner, recently held in New Haven, each of the three com missioners expressed himself as hear which the; organization is conducted, and promised his support.
 There is no other organization in the State with it's membership roll open to any reputable person who cares to take an active part in this interest ing subject of game protection. or to assist those who do, by adding the name to the membership and paying two dollars each year toward the ex- penses.
 It is not so much an increase in revenue that is desired, as it is an increase in membership. And with this fact in mind, the organization has made arrangements with Mir. Wil- liam c. Dole, to act as it's travelling representative. During the next two months MT. Dole will call upon as many people as possible. who may be recommended as desirable members, and explain to them the objects of the organization. Any one wishing fur ther information. or desiring to pres pres ent his application for membership will be fully posted by addressing the connecticut Fish s 1 Gan,e Protsesiye Pro ..srd ,e ton. Manager of Memb bership, Box 14s5, New Haven, Conn.