The Bismarck tribune., 1922-03-18

OF GAME BIRDS
is ADVOCATED
New Game and Fish Commis-
sioner Gives Conception of
Y Duties of His Office
WOULD RE-STOCK STREAMS

WOULD RE-STOCK STREAMS
f.. T. Judd, of Cando, recently ap-
pointed fish and game commissioner
to succeed John Bloom, believes there
is a great deal that can be done in
the conservation of natural resources
of the state. Mr.. Judd's views are
outlined in the Cando Herald as fol-
lows.
"Just what I can 20 is somewhat
problematical at this time, as the
Game and Fish Board outlines the
work, and also has the final say as to
the amount of money to be expended
in the various activities Of the Game
and Fish Commissioner.
IN regard to the propagation OF
fish by artificial methods l do not
see where much can be accomplished
this year. The Fish Hatchery at Fish
Lake in the Turtle Mountains will
have to be arranged and put into
shape for work. There has been moth,
ing done there for several years, and
it has been allowed to 60 back and to
be more or less dismantled. Just what
is to be done there can. only be as.
certained by thorough : check. l
know Of no particular reason that can
not be remedied why the Fish Hatch
cry there should not be made to JUS
tify its existence. A+4
"There is. much that can be done in
conserving the natural resources OF
the state in the propagation of it's
Fish and Came There Is no reason
why all the waters of the state suit
able for the purpose should not be
stocked with fish that can and do ex-
ist within its borders. All bodies Of
water, however, are not suitable for
all the species to propagate and re-;
produce themselves, but will have to
be constantly restOcked from other
sources if the supply is to be kept up.
There are but few waters in the state
that are suitable for the socalled
game fishes Of exotic species, and
not much can be done in the intro
duction of same until more expert
ments have been tried and data OBJ
tained as to the suitability OF the
lakes and streams of the state for
these foreign species.
"As to the Game Birds and Animals:
we have in,, North Dakota the best
natural conditions that exist any
where for continuous, and if prop
erly conserved, ibountiful supply Of
the finest Game Birds in the world,
namely the Pinnated, Sharptailed and
Ruffled Grouse, each supreme in the
environments suitable for the neces-
sary living conditions. OF the Ducks
and Geese, we have some twenty odd
species that are more or less abund-
ant all over the state, and furnish
much real sport as we'll as read food.
Our CAME Animals consist of the Deer
and three or four species of the Rab-
bit family. Deer, If properly protect
ed survive and flourish, and continue
to furnish real thrills by those who
love to hunt them. The Rabbits will
take care Of themselves as rule. The
past few years, and especially last
year the Game Board has established
and maintained several game farms
for the raising and distributingO of the
Ringneck Pheasant. 1t will require
several years to demonstrate whether
these birds will acclimate themselves
and be able to live and thrive under
natural conditions, or whether it will
be necessary to raise them to matur-
ity before turning them out for the
hunters.
Public Sentiment Guides
':After all is said and done it re-
mains for the citizens themselves to
say whether we shall continue to have
the pleasure and sport connected
with the pursuit OF our Game and
Fish, for if public sentiment in all
localities is not with US, the Game
and Fish Commission with its corps
of Wardens and assistants, cannot pro-
tect the present and insure a, future
supply. i~~@
There are the true sportsmen, and
they are legion, who get their pleas
pre as much from the pursuit as from
the actual possession of the Game.
And there are the individuals few in
number, am glad to say, whose only
pleasure is in killing and possession,
and whose activities must be re-
strained. 49,
I'm carrying out the duties of Game
and Fish Commissioners xI@want the
hearty cooperation of all citizens, and
especially Of those who furnish the
funds to be used for the propagation
and protection Of our Game and Fish.
We shall be glad to receive advice
but do not agree to follow it. A con-
census of opinion, however, cannot
be otherwise than helpful"
Anaconda, largest species of snake.