The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-08-26
BETTER THAN GAME WARDEAs
Commission Holds that Lovers of Wild
Life Can Do Lot More to Protect
Game and Bring Healthy Public Sen
timent Than Wardens.

The cooperation Of all the people of
Wisconsin, especially of sportsmen
and lovers Of wild life, is sought by
the state conservation commission in
a foreword to it's forthcoming fish and
game revision. The commission was
created combining the activities of the
old department. of fish and game, the
commissioners of fisheries, the state
board of forestry, the state park board
and the state conservation commission.
It consists of James Nevin, Madison,
chairman; w. E. Barber, Lacrosse,
and Frank B. Moody, Madison.
The commission is now hard at work
adjusting itself to the conditions
created by the consolidation, and de-
termining its future policies with re-
spect to the best methods of carrying
out it's functions. The commission an
nounces that it is open to all honest
| inquiries and advices relative to true
conservation of Wisconsin's natural
resources, which in many respects are
not surpassed by any state in the
union.
| GAS members Of the state conserva-
| ton commission of Wisconsin, says
| the new board, eve ask of the people
| Of the state fair consideration Of our
acts, their aid in our endeavor to in
crease the supply of our food fishes,
and their assistance in the enforce
ment of the laws for the preservation
and restoration of fish and game. We
aim to make the commission some
thing more than police force.
s'We believe in publicity and will
from time to time issue information
detailing our work and giving state
ments of our revenues and all disburse-
ments. Our records and accounts are
open at all times to inspection.
eve aim to have throughout the
state force Of honest, intelligent and
efficient deputies, who not only will
see that the laws are enforced, but
by close study Of all conditions in
their districts relative to fish, game
and forestry, will strive to bring
about the best results
Gin this great state it is difficult for
us to know all the needs of every sec
ton or to follow in detail the acts of
our assistants. In consequence, we
| solicit information as to conditions
and suggestions as to the efficiency,
character and work of our wardens
All communications will be given
thoughtful consideration and an early
reply. We recognize that we are deal
ing with a public trust, in the inter
est Of all the people.
I'VE trust the sportsmen Of the
state will recognize that no matter how
willing and active we and and our as
sistants may be, we can not give to our
game and fish full measure of protection
without their aid; that because Of the
freedom given hunters, increased set
Element, improved arms, and above all
rapid transit, our fish and game are in
need of all-if not more-protection
than is at present provided by these
/ laws. AS there are no worthy substi-
tutes for our native birds, fish and
animals, how essential it is that they
be given adequate protection.
We wish to call attention to the
great assistance that may be rendered
this commission by active fish and game
i protective associations. We have many
such organizations in Wisconsin and
the good results Of their cooperation
cannot be overestimated. A live club
in every county will accomplish more
for fish and game protection than the
work of many conservation wardens.
We express the desire that such pro
tective organizations 1e formed in
every county.
"Every man who is a true sports
man believes in reasonable protection
and restrictions. He wants to live up
to these laws and wants every man to
do the same whether he is a member
of the club or not. y