The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-12-25
Let's Go Hunting
OPEN SEASONS
ON GAME, BIRDS
ARE SCHEDULED
Lefty Answers Requests Of
Hunters on Periods for
Shooting.
BY LEFTY LEE
Times Hunting Editor

Requests from hunters regarding
the seasons for shooting different
species Of birds and game have been
numerous and for this reason The
Times is publishing the complete list
as provided by the state conserva-
ton department. If for any reason
you are not certain, be sure to get
any more information needed from
the conservation department.
Duck-Nov. to Dec. 81.
Squirrel-From Aug. l to Oct. Is.
Rails, Gallinules-Sept. IL to Nov.
81.
Sora Rails-Sept. 1 to Nov. 81.
Geese-Oct. 16 to Dec. Is.
Brant-Oct. 16 to Oct. Is.
WOodcock-Oct. Is to Dec. IA.
Prairie Chicken-Oct. Is to Oct.
81.
Wilson Jacksnipe-Nov. l to Dec.
81.
Coot-Nov. l to Dec. 81.
Quail-Nov. 10 to Dec. 20.
Ruffed Grouse-Nov. 10 to Dec. 20.
Rabbit-Nov. II to Jan. 10.
Fox, Oppossum, Raccoon, Skunk,
Mink and Muskrat-Nov. Is to Jan.
Is.
There is no open season on the
"Ringneck" pheasant.
Meetings in all parts of southern
Indiana show an overwhelming ma
jority in favor of deer for this sec
ton of the state. It seems reason
able to predict that deer will be
raised in southern Indiana soon.
Arguments have been waged con-
tinually by sportSmen Of the state
over this subject and the opinion
here seems to be against the ex-
pertinent. The fact that the people
in the area affected are in favor of
having the deer should silence local
protests, at least long enough to
give the project fair trial. Some
OF those opposing the proposal
claim that the area where the deer
would be planted would not be in
the clear enough for the use of high
powered rifles and that hunters
would be in danger of their lives
during the open season. In my opin-
ion, this is the same chance that
any hunter in any part Of the
world takes when he is hunting
game with high-powered rifle. The
people Of southern Indiana have
been told Of all the objections and
are still in favor of deer so why not
give them what they want2
The new 1884 fishing, hunting and
trapping licenses went on sale Dec.
Is. They may be purchased from
county clerks, or their agents
throughout the state. After Jan. l
it will be necessary that the SPORTS
man carry his 1884 license in the
field. Be sure and get your license
before that time. The hunting and
trapping season ends Jan. Is. With
IN ten days it is necessary that
anyone having in his or her posses
sion any live game animal, make
application for a breeders certif-
icate in order to keep such animal
to later date. Dispose of your
hides and furs within five DAYS after
the close of the season to remain
within the law.
During November, the game ward
ems Of the state were busy, making
total of 26 arrests. Eleven of
these cases are pending, twenty
were dismissed because Of poverty
and 231 were convicted. The amount
OF fines and costs in these cases was
$5,O23.00. The following offenses
were listed:
use and possession Of traps. spears. gigs
stc., eighteen; possession of undersiZed
pass, two; hunting. trapping and fishing
without license. 107; hunting and trappins
without landowners permission, seven:
possession Of raccoon. in closed season.
Tour shooting ducks before sunrise eirht.
cen: shooting ducks in closed season, one.
possession OF fur and fur animals in closed
season. hfty-six; hunting rabbits in closed
season, nve; hunting on Sunday. twentv-
Two; selling rabbits. closed season, three:
possession Of quail trap. two; trapping,
closed season, two; shooting on highway
seven possession and shooting Of
pheasant, four; shooting meadow lark one:
digging out coon dens. one, and b1Vine
without