Milford chronicle., 1924-02-15
TODTSCUSS CHANCESN
FISH AND GAME LAWS
CONTINUED from first narel

be reduced. Such a suggestion, it is he
IleVed by spOrtsmen, would quickly
result in the rabbits becoming plenti-
full again.
Another question and one which
arouse the greatest amount of discus-
sion and bitter argument revolves
about the question of having a closed
season for a year or two. The enthus-
lastic sportsman who guns for the
sport and not the profit or food value
OF the game, wants a closed season
with proper regulations to protect the
Dummies. The sentiment in many sec
tions of Delaware is strong for a
closed season and this is one of the
questions that the State Fish and
Game Commission will urge at the
preliminary meeting to be held soon.
that sporting organizations shall thor
oughly canvass for sentiment upon.
If the proposal to have a closed
season meets with too vigorous oppo-
sltlon, compromise in the way of
cutting the present season in half may |
bring about harmony among the fac
tions. These two points-dogs and
closed season-are believed to repre-
sent the most important issues.
Fish Laws Important
The need for a better understanding
about the fishing laws is another mat
.er that may be made the subject of a
conference, so important is
is hearing. There have been efforts q,
or the past fOrthy years to settle the
question of the rights and disputes /
between Delaware and New Jersey
lshermen, and while at times it look
d as though harmonious adjustment
t these problems was likely, a final u
understanding has not been effected.
| big dispute at present appears to be .,
the size Of the mesh of net y
sed by fishermen of these states and :,
le controversy is still unsettled when b h
comes to a general agreement. -,
here are other things involved and e.
lie need for regulations and restric- ~
ons, insofar as food fish are involved -,
'e necessary for the welfare of the 80
dustry. q
In addition to the discussion of "O
ans for obtaining the wishes of the 81
ortsmen and public regarding fish T.
I'd game law changes, the members
the Fish and Game Commission in -
sponse to appeals decided to name
third assistant game warden for the "
ate, making three wardens available =
duty all the time. The new warden =
ected is Edgar J. Boggs of Ches- =
Id. This will enable Chief Game =
lrden John P. LeFevre to assign =
to each county. =
'red X. MarVil will look after New =
stIe county with Headquarters at =
1dletown. Warden Boggs will look =
er Kent county, and F. G. Wiley. of =
lreI VIII cover Sussex county. It is -
purpose of the commission to ar =
ge so that the wardens will be =
hin telephone connection all the =
e. That will afford any one who =
complaint to make concerning =
violations of the law to do so =
lln a short time. Each warden will =
e~held accountable for what =
spires in the county to which he =
and the work of guarding =
game becomes more systematized. =
ne commission approved of the =
lods being used by Warden Le- =
e in the distribution of the Kan =
rabbits. About 500 or the 800 rab- =
ordered have been distributed. -
LeFevre's mail is increasing daily =
applications for rabbits. All of =
etters to Mr.. LeFevre will be ac- =
'ledged as soon as he can spare -
time from the work of distribu- =