The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-09-11
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Guest of Bemidji Association
and Outlines Program !,
of Activities ''-> . -
PRESERVATION OF GAME
AN IMPORTANT FACTOR
insufficient Appropriations by
State Account for Lack
of More Protection

Those SO fortunate as to hear Carl
os Avery, state game and fish COM
missioner, discuss the work of his de-
partment at Wednesdays largely at
tended luncheon. of the Bemidji as
sociation, now possesses a much more
thorough understa uding Of the splen-
did results being attained and of the
gigantic program mapped for the
preservation Of game and fish in Min
nesota.
Mr.. Avery, who is generally ack-
nowledged as being one of the most
thorough and best informed experts
on matters of game and fish preser-
walton, gave a complete outline OF
the work being done to protect and
increase wild life in Minnesota. He
referred to the shortage Of funds now
appropriated to his department as be-
ing responsible to a large extent for
the failure to more amply guard the
state and game laws and called upon
the association members to assist in
every manner possible his depart
ment and its officials in a strict en-
forcement of the laws governing the
shooting of game and the catching of
fish.
Bemidii's New Hatchery.
Bemidji will soon be the home of
$4,000 hatchery said Mr.. Avery.
1t will replace the institution erected
at the dam several years ago by the
business men of Bemldji, and will
provide room for 400 Matching jars,
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million eggs.
Attorney H. J. Loud urged the as
sociation to pledge its support to the
game and fish department in stamp
ing out law violations and called at
tention to the fact that perhaps the
greatest asset Northern Minnesota
has is it's wild life and it's wonderful
attractions for the vacationists,
tourist and sportsman, the financial
benefits being beyond belief.
In consequence of the talks of Mr..
Avery and Mr.. Loud, authority was
given R. L. Given, association presi-
dent, to appoint committee Of five
to assist the game and fish depart
ment in its work carrying on a syste-
matte campaign of education as to
the laws, methods of propagation,
protection and preservation.
Olin is Appreciative.
Harry Ohn, secretary of the Bel
trami county fair association, thank
ed the members of the association for
their support accorded the 1919 fair
and urged that all stores be closed
during the afternoon of Friday that
everybody might witness the special
attractions provided. Mr.. Olin also
requested that the merchants and
deRlers hold a truck parade Friday
afternoon.
@S' Culver Complimentary.
John L. Culver, electrical special
ist who is conducting the home wir-
ing campaign for the Minnesota
Electric Light and Power company
in Bemidji, complimented the asso-
citation for it's accomplishments and
the spirit of Bemidji which is making
it city of Importance in the indus
trial and commercial activities of the
northwest. He predicted that Be-
midi will enjoy phenomenal
growth during the next five years.
DR.. Palmer Present.
DR.. G. M. Palmer, formerly of Be-
midji but now of Minneapolis, ex-
pressed pleasure at being able to visit
Bemidji and said that he appreciated
the opportunity to again be present
at meeting Of the association.