CO FISH AND GAME. 



LAW ENFORCEMENT. 



The American public is slowly awakening to the fact that 

 under present conditions the wild life of our forests will soon 

 become extinct unless protected by laws which are supported 

 by public sentiment. Even from a selfish standpoint we can- 

 not permit the destruction of our wonderful wild life without 

 suffering a loss which cannot be repaired. The enforcement of 

 practical legislation is necessary for the propagation and pro- 

 tection of our wild birds and animals. Give your support and 

 encouragement to the game wardens so that they can carry on 

 without being handicapped this important work. 



The enforcement of the laws is administered by a chief 

 deputy, twenty-eight district deputies and a variable number 

 of special deputies. In addition, town deputies and unpaid 

 wardens assist in the work. The members of our deputy corps 

 are energetic, upright men, influential in their respective com- 

 munities, and capable of conducting their work quietly but 

 with great efficiency. The position of a deputy is no sinecure. 

 His duties do not end at any stated hour, but he must be on 

 call day and night, alert to all that may transpire in his dis- 

 trict of 415 square miles. In his difficult work the deputy 

 needs the co-operation and not the opposition of each citizen. 

 Let all true sportsmen further the work of preserving the fish 

 and game by aiding our deputies in every possible manner in 

 the performance of their duties. If at any time you may feel 

 provoked by some fanciful wrong or activity of a deputy, 

 remember that his life is dedicated to protecting and improving 

 your sport. He is under civil service, and should be swayed by 

 no consideration other than to do his best. He needs your 

 co-operation. You and the future of your sport need him. 

 He is humane and will welcome your suggestions and support. 

 Look up the man in your district. Get acquainted with him, 

 size him up, and we believe you will receive an impression 

 worth while. 



