LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. 



U. S. Department of Agriculture, 



Bureau of Biological Survey, 



^Ymhmgton, D. C, June 29, 1907. 

 Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith for publication as Bulletin 

 No. 28 of the Biological Survey a report entitled " Game Commissions 

 and Wardens," by R. W. Williams, jr., game law assistant in the Bio- 

 logical Survey. This report has been prepared under authority of 

 section 1 of the Lacey Act, directing the Secretary of Agriculture to 

 collect and publish useful information as to the preservation of game 

 and other birds, and in response to frequent demands for information 

 respecting the provisions for enforcing State game laws and the 

 manner in which such laws are carried into effect. 



As indicated by its title, this bulletin is restricted to the appoint- 

 ment, powers, and duties of State officers, and does not consider the 

 enforcement of Federal laws or regulations of any kind. The report 

 has been divided into three parts, as follows: Part I consists of a gen- 

 eral discussion of the office and duties of wardens; Part II is a con- 

 densed summary of the provisions of game laws relating to enforce- 

 ment; and Part III contains the full text of such laws. Sections 

 relating to fish, the operation of hatcheries, and the enforcement of 

 special fish law^s are omitted. By the aid of summaries and tables 

 the subject-matter has been arranged so as to facilitate ready refer- 

 ence and comparison of the various provisions. 



The 8 maps and diagrams are necessary for the Droper illustration 

 of the text. 



Respectfully, H. W. Henshaw, 



Acting Chief, Biological Survey. 

 Hon. James Wilson, 



Secretary of Agriadture. 



