The sun., 1919-10-16

good fellows by tho broad Atlantic and
who are and always have been friendly
who seeks assistance or Information from
them.
Jersey, meaning thereby the natives who
reside about the various lakes. were Of
the same breed. the State would be a
paradise for all anglers.
New York. Oct. 10. PLUG UGLY.
A Jerseyman on Jersey Laws.
Mr.. George II. Bowers puts up a squesi
about being fined $3.50 for breaking tho
New Jersey FISH and game law. He seems
very proud OF his new tackle box and his
fishing paraphernalia in general He ad-
mits readily understanding the meaning
he quite understands the meaning OF
sportsman or he would not have many
murderous contrivances for catching nsh
in his possession, yet alone boast OF using
them In those mighty fine lakes through
New York. Connecticut and Massa chusctta,
The In NEW Tor abs sh that h sw s'i
Is against the law to use more than ono
hook and from a sportsman's viewpoint
been mastered. A little perseverance and
forethought and one can soon learn to
catch fish with one hook at the moment
No, my friend, you haven't any kick
coming. You broke the law and was
Ssw Js ane You ss mao and game aw means
just what 1t says--it is unlawful to use
more than three hooks or have them in
Take my tip. you will be moro proud
of your nice new tackle box and your
plugs when dT on shT %H your
by having less hooks on your plugs. Give
the fish a chance. George. and learn to
hook EN- with one hook h9p VII IKE
East Orange. n. j.. Oct. Is
I Reliable Game Census Plan Needed.
The American Game Protective Assoc
| citation believes 1t is Imperative that some
may be secured as to the increase and
| decrease of localized game birds and ami
mails.
| In a statement issued yesterday dis
citation says; "Aiis well and the h,., goose Sc
coneerned. An indsputa6ie mass Of evil
dence from all sources proves they are
IT sre az the TneS
States and Canada that have produced no
birds at all, Or at best, only few scat
| country and spring shooting drove them
out ,,
continue to increase. Market shooting and
spring shooting are relics OF the past. ana
a sensible has. limit prevents unnecessary
MARYLAND for feeding and resting grounds
| there Is no reason why waterfowl shooting
cannot be enjoyed for generations to
ut must be granted that a census OF
migratory birds is impractical and no
urgent Necessity ioT suth S.uSuS
However this association believes It Is
imperative that some means be devised
whereby definite data may be obtained
rs to the increase and decrease of local
lied game birds and animals.
mo sane business man would continue
in business from year to year without
taking an invoice to see II his methods
were producing results. II Is necessary
that we know II present laws and methods
are maintaining an adequate breeding
stock. and IL this Ia not the case our sys
tenn must be changed to bring about the
results desired.
THE association is at present securing
expressions from all the State game de-
partments as to the best methods avail
able for securing this information. Many
OF the States have already accomplished
a great deal along these lines. and 1t Is
hoped that from their experience and
with the aid of others prominent in game
conservation practical plan can be
| worked out"
F1orida's inadequate Game Protection.
| of Florida affords practically no protection
| to animal lifeI and the law IS not even
enforced. There is State game COM
| missioner, no game warden, consequently
| no attention whatever is paid to the game
law except by a few sportsmen. who OBJ
| serve the unwrltten law, according to their
| views.
Having had the pleasure of hunting in
practically every State in the Union. the
| writer, In making the statement that
| Florida has more game than any other
| two States combined. is not exaggeratinR,
, and 1t is n matter of great regret that a
State beautifully supplied with game
should fail to provide for It's adequate
! protection. ]. Z. cox.
| TIA In n