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is becoming very low, and means should be taken at once to prevent their exter- 

 mination. In this connection, the Association hopes to secure the necessary funds 

 to conduct experiments in winter feeding of antelope, elk, and other big game 

 in the West. It is proposed to lease or buy suitable tracts of land, and grow alfalfa 

 and other forage for sucii animals. 



SNOWY HERON BROODING 

 Note the display of "aigrette" plumes. The almost total e.ttermination of these Herons in this 

 country was caused by the millinery demand for the "aigrette." Photographed on Louisiana 

 Audubon Reservation by Herbert K. Job. 



We also hope to cooperate in establishing a national bison herd in Montana, 

 and in securing a close season for mountain sheep in Oregon. 



Hunting Licenses. — Bills in Ohio, Iowa, Florida and Texas for resident 

 licenses. Such licenses are a great additional protection to birds and game, 

 and the fees derived from the sale of licenses furnish a fund to be used for the 

 protection and propagation of game; this obviates the necessity of a special tax 

 for that purpose. 



