Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-28


association, and perhaps who hardly
know of it's existence.
Our Summer Meet
Last July VIC held the meet at Bel
grade Lakes, an ideal location. The
weather was perfect. also the hotel
accommodations. The Messrs Hill
provided us with splendid range,
and everything was done for our con-
venience and comfort. The attend
ance was small partly on account Of
the Maine Centennial. think. Prob
ably the time was not well chos-
en-. Those who were there enjoyed
themselves. The interest in the rifle
and revolver matches was kept up
until the last minute. The prizes
were worth shooting for. The canoe
races were exciting. We gained six
teen new members. there. AS a bust
ness proposition 1t was not worth
while. 1t has been suggested that the
next meet be held where those wish
others stop at hotel. I think it is
worth trying. l am sure that rifle
shooting should continue to be the
leading sport at these meets, but it
seems to me that some revision of he
rules is advisable, in order to avoid
misunderstanding which might 9TH
erwise occur. / would suggest that
ole match be held, open to any rife,
with any sight, any position and any
method of holding. including the use
of the sling.
l would also suggest that the use
of the sling be barred from all other
matches: that in all matches shot
from a standing position the free Off
hand method be employed, by extend
ing the hand far enough on the FORE
end to eliminate any possible body
rest. and that there be no holding de-
vices of any description allowed.
With these general suggestions, 1
leave further details in the hands of
the rife range committee.
Bag Limits on Game
In the matter of bag limits Maine
seems to me to be somewhat more
generous than the majority of her
sister states. More generous, think,
than she can afford to be. She allows
two deer season to each hunter.
In eighteen states and part of an
other, one is the limit. In Ave other
states and part of another the limit
is the same as in Maine. In two
states three and in three states five.
Across our Northern border, AL
berta. Manitoba, Ontario and Nova
Scotia allow one. New Brunswick,
Quebec, N. w. Territory and Sas-
katchewan allow two. British CO.
lumbia three and Yukon, six.
Maine places no limit on the sea-
sons bag of ruffed grouse New
York has a seasons limit of ten;
Conn, twenty-five: Mass, fifteen;
Mimi, thirty; New Hampshire,
twenty-five: Jenn., twenty -four;
West Virginia, twenty; and the daily
bag limits in these several states
range from two to five.
Same Sanctuaries
Pennsylvania twenty-five years
ago. was considered to be "shot-out"
Today she ranks higher than most
other states, in well-stocked public
shooting grounds Game refugees was
the method used to bring about the
change. She now has twenty-f four or
more state game preserves, eighteen
ton state-owned forest lands, and six
on leased land. During this year it is
expected the number will be raised to
forty. These preserves range in~size
from 1900 to 5000 acres. The game
which is protected on these tracts
Nx.fl,~ e}@ t.
shooting grounds adjoining, small
game being benefited, as we'll as
large game. Would not that system
help Names supply?
Pheasant Breeding
1t is my belief from what l can
learn, that it would be wise move
to stock the Southern part of our
State with pheasants. may be
wrong about this, but should like to
have it discussed by those who have
knowledge of the facts and condi-
lions.
1t seems to me that our law should
be changed. SO that a resident of
Maine, having lawfully killed a moose
in New Brunswick or anywhere out
side of Maine, may be permitted to
bring his game home, even though it
was close time here.
He, of course, to furnish indisput-
able evidence as to where it was
killed.
1t is hardly necessary for me to al
lude to the moose situation in Maine.
think there will be little opposition
to law prohibiting all killing for
term of years.
have touched briefly on these few
matters, which seem to stand out
rather sharply at the present time.
You WILL of course, think of others.
and bring them to the attention of
this meeting, that they may be dis
cussed, in order that our Legislative
Committee may get the concensus of
opinion Of the association, for their
guidance during the present legisla-
tive session.
Just work about the BOY. Tn q
short time the boys of TODAY will, he
the sportsmen. Begin now to train
them in the right direction, that
they may live up to the "Sportsmens
Creed" 1t will pay to do so. The
BOY Scout movement is, 1 think. q
great influence to that end.
l thank you
AL the close of his address, Pres:-
oent French introduced Hon, PERCH
val r. Baxter, president of the Maine
Senate. "The Proposed Mt. Katahdin
Park" was his subject and in a clear