The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-12-03
LEE ELLIS REELECTED
 PRESIDENT. OF LOCAL
 SP0RTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION


 president of the Stikine Sports mems Association of Wrangell at a meeting held at the Fire Hall last Friday evening. Mrs. Neya Coulter was elected vice president and Daniel W. Bates, local Fish and Wildlife Service agent was elected Secretary.
 A motion was presented by Ron ald Schwartz, seconded by Frank Miller that the eighth annual Stik- inc SpOrtsmen's dinner be held on Saturday, December II. Venison was offered by several members as their contribution to the dinner and Mrs. Coulter offered to pre- pare Sweet and Sours" from ven- ison ribs. It was requested that the Alaska Game Commission be con 1 tacted to secure their game films l for showing.
 Prime purpose of Fridays meet ig was to consider proposals for regulations as they pertain to the l949 game season. Migratory birds Motion was made by Dave Wing, seconded by Marcus Daly that the Wrangell or ganizatiop follow the Petersburg plan which requests consideration on a larger bag and possession limit and length of season and year around possession. Motion carried
 Surf birds Motion was made by Loyal Binkley seconded by Frank Miller that the Association adopt the policy formed by the Petersburg Association to the eff feet that an investigation be made on food habits of mergansers and other surf birds with the purpose of classifying them either as harm full or unharmful and changing the regulations in accordance with the findings. Motion carried. Grouse = Motion made by Dave Wing, seconded by Loyal Binkley that Wrangell go along with Pet ersburg requesting consideration be given to the possibility of 10 day experimental open season on hooters. Suggested season: April 22 to May l, inclusive. Motion carried.
 Moose = After discussion mo- tion was made by MT. Binkley, seconded by MT. Wing that the moose season be opened on the 20th of September rather than the 18th with a closing date as is at present, October 15. This to pro- vide fishermen an equal oppor- 7 tunity to be on the grounds the opening day. Motion carried It was not desired to follow Peters burg's suggestion of later clos ing date, Oct. 20, because the meat is not good that late in the fall. Motion was made by Mr. Miller, seconded by MT. Daly that request be made to the Commission to have game warden placed on the river before. during and after the moose season to enforce regulations and in particular, illegal plane activ- ities. Motion carried. Deer After discussion, mo- tion was made by MT Binkley, seconded by J. M. Steear that the deer. season not be opened until Sept. Is, in place of Sept. 1, and I that five days be added to the closure, bringing the closing date to November 20 Motion carried. It was the opinion of the group that the present bag limit was adequate.
 Goat = On motion of J. M. Steear. seconded by MT. Binkley, it was decided to follow Peters burg's plan in requesting the goat season be extended to December. Motion carried.
 Bear = It was decided to leave the bear regulations as they now stand
 i Wolf After discussion, the motion was presented by Mir. Binkley. seconded by MT. Wing I that the Fish and Wildlife Service be commended for their wolf con- trol program and that a request be submitted to the Department for an intensification of the work. Motion carried.
 Game fish Motion was made by Ray Hammer, seconded by J. M. Steear the catch limited on Dolly Vardeen trout be removed. Motion l carried. It was felt that this would for the present help in con- 1 trol of this predator.
 Twenty-seven members were present.
 Next meeting will be held Mon- day, December 27.