Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-29
PRESERVE ADEQUATE
 BREEDING STOCK AND
 USE REST FUR SPORT
NOTED ORNOTHOLOGlST IS FOR CONSERVATION GAME IN
 PRACTICAL WAY


 ters in New York, who was a brief visitor in Seward Saturday and yes- | terday enrOute to the States follow ling a two months journey through Alaska, observing and studying cer- tain phases of wild bird and animal life and incidently, attaining the de- sire of many years, that of seeing Alaska which he terms Americas greatest hunting ground for big game. "As far as can learn and from present observations there is an abundance Of big game in Alaska but Alaskans should profit by the mistakes of many States and coun- tries where over-killing has almost depleted game"
 pr. Pearson admitted he did not know Alaska conditions relative to game animals and bird life except ing through knowledge gained by talks with sportsmen and visitors whom he has met Outside and whom had visited the Territory. In parti- cular Dr. Pearson stated Alaska should preserve an adequate breed ing stock of her moose and caribou, not only from the standpoint of the animal itself but as a valuable asset to the Territory He remarked of the estimated number of moose on the Kenai peninsula, 25,000, number which was almost unbelievable, yet he was informed from several sources that this estimate was fairly correct Another Alaska animal he was much interested in was the brown bear on which he solicited information but did not make any comment Dr. Pearson, aside from heading the Audubon Societies for the protection of wild birds and anil mals, has been a bird enthusiast since he began collecting eggs at II years of age Prior to forming the National Association pr. Pearson taught ornithology in the East. Fol- lowing his first year of teaching it was necessary to increase the staff by the addition of three ornitholo- gists so popular and interesting prov ed his original methods. Later he became chief game warden of the State and still later, following sue cessful legislation on bills for the protection of wild birds and animals, he formed the first Audubon Society. Others followed in succession in al- most every State in the Union, emerging finally under the present title, the National Association. He has devoted his entire life exclusive ly to the protection of wild life and first hand study of bird and game conditions in virtually all parts of North America, Central America, West Indies, and in various European countries. He is not only lecturer of international prominence but is the author of number of books and Ia frequent contributor to scientific and popular magazines. He is chair man of the World Committee for Bird Protection which has active national sections in IS countries of the globe He is a member of the advisory committee on federal regu- lations he has been for many years in the councils at Washington, D. c.
 Game can be made to assist in many ways besides it's flesh" he said, "and throughout the world there is rapidly becoming much wider interest in game life. There lis a distinct relationship between people and wild life for unless pro- per precautions are taken the dis appearance of wild life is but a mat ter of time.
 If were member of the Alaska Game Commission I would seek to prevent any regulation premitting the shooting of animals providing the breeding stock was threatened. Your Alaska Game Commission is lone of the most encouraging things that have seen in Alaska and they fare doubtless doing excellent work and in tho right dirRctinn