The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-22
FISH AND GAME
KILLED IN VERMONT
WORTH 100000
Declared Commissioner Titcomb, Who
Addresses Legislative Farmers Club
Agriculture Commissioner
Brigham Also Spoke.

AT the meeting of the Legislative
Farmers club at Montpelier Thursday
evening, State Fish and Game Commits
sioner Titcomb and Commissioner of Ag-
riculture Brigham were the chief speak
ers.
Mr.. Titcomb called attention TO the
market value of quantity of fish or a
piece of game, saying that by eonserya-
tive estimate the food value of the fish
and game killed annually in Vermont is
over $500 900, in addition there are the
returns from private preserves, the value
OF the recreation, and more than all else
the income from the sportsman and tour
lists.
When the city business man looks for
country place he is Influenced by such
factors as convenience Of access, accom-
modations versus price and his favorite
form OF recreation, Mr.. Titcomb pointed
out. II be is an angler, be usually tries
to locate his family where he can enjoy
such recreation.
The hshing resources Of the state,
therefore, add greatly to the land values.
The policy Of the state in keeping the
lakes well stocked with fish under the pro-
lection Of wholesome laws, has much 10
do with the creation and maintenance Of
high prices on shore property.
Why are 40 many bills relating TO fish
and game introduced az each session
asked the speaker. The game laws were
codifed in 1912 Why not let them alone
Tastes Of sportsmen vary 20 widely that
many legislators are requested by their
constituents 10 change the laws. The
next session another faction wants them
repealed.
The Deer Law.
some would repeal the buck law and
have a shorter season, because many does
are killed and left 10 rot on the ground.
IL is true that over 80 docs. fawns or
unmatured bucks were found by wardens
during open seasons and doubtless many
more are left 20 rot where they fall
A shorter open season would mean
more danger 90 the hunters because more
would BE- in the woods % one time. II
no protection Is afforded 10 does il means
determination iu few years.
Mr Tncomb advised letting the deer
lev alone.
TIE deer n the more settled districts. I
he said. viii decrease even under the
present law. Al besf j. q good com
promise.
Nh Tltoomb wss asked his views On
many questions. De regards & is incou
sisieni 10 protect the fot whifh dsvours
: he game birds 81 wpll ~ ths poultry but /
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sxcfrt during the tfspr NJ season tor I
either fmf bearing animais. Farmers
should - aaused to eaterminate Ell noE-
'aus animals e. auy time
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