The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1919-01-21
Annual Session Of Game League

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Interesting reports were presented a
the annual meeting OF the Burlington
County Game Protective League, held
at the court house, on Saturday
Game Warden Charles c. Morton re-
ported that 375 buck deer had been
killed in the state last season. Bur
lington county had the second highest
record, II killed. Atlantic was highest
with los. The rabbit season was an
entire success. Not many quail were
killed Those birds took shelter in the
woods. Last year IA fox permits were
issued, but not May foxes were killed.
The shad season was the poorest in
many years. Only about 1900 were
caught as compared to $1,000 in 1912.
The warden reported having fed many
birds during the winter seasons, and
requested that members, farmers, and
others should assist in this important
work. There are about $50 species of
birds in the state and they are valu-
able asset, but many are fast becom-
ing extinct on account of lack of feed
and enemies. He reported that rain
bow and brown trout had been placed
in some of the fresh water streams of
the county last year. No black bass
could be obtained for stocking pur-
poses.
The wild duck season has not been a
success. Aviators flying up and down
Barnegat bay, some of them shooting
ducks and geese, have frightened most
of the birds away. This was reported
to the government, with the result
that late in the season the practice had
been discontinued to certain extent.
Secretary Lawrence s. Mingin re.
ported that the efforts of the league
last year, to obtain rabbits had not
been successful, as most of the animals
had been stolen in transit or were dead
upon arrival. The loss was paid by the
express company. He recommended
that hereafter purchase of rabbits be
made in Indiana instead OF New
Mexico, as heretofore. The Indiana
rabbits are more satisfactory and the
shorter distance of transportation is
quite an advantage.
On the subject of legislation the
secretary reported that a few.zaf the
made by league
last year had been enacted into laws,
but number of the suggestions were
turned down. He stated that a new
known as the New Jersey
Fish and Game Conservation League,
had been formed, with the object of
getting recognition on state legislation
n game matters. This league covers
every county in the state and member
hip is open to all sportsmen and |
game associations.
Mr.. Mingin stated that last year this
county had paid to the state about
a, 700 from cunning licenses. OF this
the county will get return of
possibly $500 to $500 in game to be
distributed here.
The state game farm at Forked River
s not a success and should be elimin-
ted.
Quail, it was reported, can be pur-
hased at Yardley, Pa, for $50 sper
ozen. The Bob White variety, the
MY kind which does not migrate, can
e obtained.
Motions were passed as follows;
That the league purchase two dozen
uail and about 200 rabbits for stock
ng purposes.
That the league shall join the New {
ersey Fish and Game Conservation
league.
That committee be appointed to
investigate the feasibility of giving a
anne supper. whereby large assem-
lage may be obtained and game
fairs improved. Charles C. Morton,
V. Roland Warrick and Ellis H. Par
er were named as the committee.
That legislation be recommended as
blows: Duck season shall open on
November LIST instead Of October Is;
ike and bass season both shall open
n the same day, June list; that dogs
e allowed to run wounded deer.
The following officers were elected:
resident. Ellis H. Rudderow; vice
resident. Henry I. Worrell; secretary,
Ills HI. Parker; treasurer, Harry L.
Walters; trustees, Joseph Wills, Wal
sr T. Cox, Frank Ridgway, Charles G.
Iorton, Lawrence g. Mingin. |,
The league adjourded to meet at the
ourt house on February l, at 2 p. m.