Putnam patriot., 1912-07-19
sPoRTsmEN TO PROTECT FISH
 AND GAME

i 4 general awakening among the snortsmen of the state of connecti- cut is in evidence through the deter. miaation Of the Connecticut Fish and Game Protective association to increase their membership 10 at least one thousand-in including the 25o men who have brought the or ganlzation 10 it's present prominent position among associations working ] for the protection and propagation of game birds. animals and fishes.
 The Connecticut Fish and Game Protective association was Ineorpor- ated under the Connecticut state laws in 1909 by 8 few men who felt that an organization Of this charae ter could prove of great benefit through cooperation with tbe conn missioners Of fsh and game.
 The fact thar game in this state is being rapidly degeted and Bat it is matter Of only feN yeafs he- fore it VIII be virtually extina un= tess proper laws are instituted and exaeuted makes this sabiect one Oi marked interest to Al those Rho love the sport ol hunting apd fish ing during a reasonable open season.
 The purpose or the organization is best outlined by quoting from Article T of the bylaws.
 To procure and enforce suitable laws for the protection of fish, game, song and lnseetiyefoas birds the promotion of fish and game cuI tnre. the introduction Of new spe- cfes and varieties of fish, game and useful birds. and to disseminate in- formation relating thereto; 10 pro cure the revision of the fish and game laws when necessary; to as- sisf the fish and game wardens in the faithful performance of their du- ties. 70 see that suitable and fit per sons are appointed fish and game wardens and that they do their whole duty; 10 see that the laws re- sBeeting fish. game and other birds are mol violated. and 10 educate our members in the true art and skill of fishing and hunting: 10 ineulcate true spirit Of sportsmanship among our members and citizens through out the state of Connecticut
 The organization consists of president, A E. Lapsley, Pomfret Center. Conn. one yice president from each county secretary and treasurer. H. P Carter. New Brit. ain. Conn; three members of the executive committee from each eoun- ". and about 250 members who an- nually pay g. ddes.
 Al the annual dinner recently held in the Hotel Taft, New Haven. each of the three commissioners ex- pressed himself as heartily fayoring the principles under which organiza, ton 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 the interesting subject of game prot ton. or to assist those who e
 adding his name to the ..s' do, by O and paying g each ye6embership q expenses. xar toward tne |,
 IL is not so r n revenue than tuch an increase Tn \ increases IS desired as it is an ? th,a.r in membership And with f ltf fact in mind the organization s l..vnade arrangements with Wil e am c Dole to act as it's travelling .,resentative who will call upon as ,anv people as possible, who may | n recommended as desirable mem. I ers and explain 10 them the op- { acts of the organization. Anyone ,ishine further information. or de ir,ne to present his application Tor will be fully posted ny daraesing the Connecticut Fish ana ,awo protectiye association. care of George II. Scranton. manager oi membership. Box l495, New Haven 'onn.