The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-11-21
NO DEPLETION OF WILL D LIFE
 NOW F0RESEEN
Head of Game Commission Reviews Conditions of
 Game, Fur Animals

Perpetuity of all of the species of fur-bearers and game animals and birds in Alaska is assured, if the present system of administration is continued. declared Dr. w. H. Chase, President of the Alaska Game Commission, at the opening session of that organizations an nual meeting in local headquarters today There is a scarcity of cer- tain fur animals in some areas, a local rather than general condi- ton, and game seems to be on the upgrade he added.
 Dr. Chase and Irving McK. Reed, Commissioners from the Third and Fourth Divisions respectively, ar rived last night on the steamer Alameda after a stormy crossing of the Gulf of Alaska. w. R. Self ridge, First, and Frank P Williams, Second Division, Commissioners, have been here since Tuesday.
 Few New Regulations
 While the Commission has not made a detailed study of reports from wardens and others in the field, it is not expected that there will be large number of changes from existing regulations on either fur or game animals, it was said today The most important work, said Dr. Chase, will be the redis- tricting of fur districts, changing present imaginary boundary lines to natural ones, and a general re- alignment of the fur areas to ac- cord with climatic conditions and natural geographic features.
 The sessions will continue through next week, at least. Public hearings will be held between and pm. on November 26, 28 and 29. Every one interested and desiring to bring any matters to the attention of the Commission, make suggestions for regulations or offer constructive criticism on existing ones, IS cor dially invited to appear.
 More Financial Aid
 The Commission is confident it will receive more extended fi- nancial support from Washington this year, and in succeeding years, than has been possible heretofore" /" Dr. Chase said. The Administra- tion has had fine type of repre- sentatives here during the past few months Investigating conditions and this, am sure, will reflect in our annual appropriations and allot- ments for work"
 Generally conditions of law en- forcement and law observance in the Commission field of activity are steadily improving, he added The public as whole has come to realize the Commission and it's agents are sincerely working to in- sure permanence to all kinds of game and fur-bearers, and at the same time permit residents the greatest possible amount of freedom in utilizing these resources. There is a better realization everywhere in the Territory of the value of it's game and fur, and the hardships and loss of revenue that would be incurred by their utter destruction.
 Improvements Affected
 Notable Improvements affected during the past year included the increase of wardens, but that force is still far from being adequate, Dr. Chase said. Until more field agents are available, there will be more or less dissatisfaction and lack of efficiency in enforcement, neith- CT of which can be avoided under the circumstances.
 The type of guides in Alaska is improving each year Experience is raising the standard. More capable men are turning to guiding as a source of income. The placing of responsibility on them by making them in effect deputy wardens has had a beneficial result, and the guides during the past year have rendered very valuable services to the Commission and the Territory, he said.
 No Depletion Seen
 In some limited areas, condition that is purely local and as such subject to corrective action having no wide application, there are a few shortages of fur-bearers noted As a whole, however, the fur ani- mals seem to be in a healthy con- dition.
 There is no indication of short ages of game animals in any dis trict. Depletion of none of the spe- cies of big game animals, such as moose, brown bear, sheep, goats and deer, is threatened Adequate pro- lection is assured under an equit able system of regulation which as- sures perpetuity of all species.