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gets a definite sum for his trouble, based on the net income from the 

 hunt, and also gets shooting fees, fixed for each kind of game, and 

 allowances for hiring assistants. He also gets the horns and occasional 

 small game not specified as belonging to the State. He is not allowed 

 to lease outside hunting for his own account if he is responsible for 

 managing the hunting on the State forests under his charge. Game 

 killed is sold at fixed rates, and the proceeds turned in to the treasury. 

 Leases run for six years, terminable for cause at any time, ind may 

 not be transferred or sublet, except by special permission. The lessee 

 may designate a partner or a representative to hunt independently, and 

 either of these may invite qualified guests to hunt while they are pres- 

 ent. The lessee is responsible for any damages or violations of regula- 

 tions by himself or his representatives or guests, must observe certain 

 rules for protection of beneficial birds, must allow a certain closed 

 season for all game, and must not interfere with field or forest culture. 

 The leased hunting brought a net return per hectare in 1917 of 0.91 

 marks, while that on State administered districts netted 1.03 marks, 

 in spite of being less desirable game districts. 



In Baden, forest officers carry out the hunting on about one-third 

 of the 85,000 hectares of State forest. The kill is made in accordance 

 with an annual plan, and all game, except certain migratory birds, is 

 sold to dealers at fixed prices, for the benefit of the treasury. Forest 

 officers may buy game for their own use at a fixed price. They are 

 allowed a certain sum for keeping hunting dogs, and a shooting fee 

 fixed for each kind of game to cover their trouble and the expense of 

 providing weapons and equipment. On leased forests, there mav be 

 not more than three lessees for any one district, nor may they allow 

 outsiders to hunt except with the approval of the forester. In rase 

 of damage to the forest by game, the lessee must pay not only the 

 loss but an a<lded amount to cover costs of culture and loss of incre- 

 ment. No claim is made for damages to the forest less than 10 marks 

 or to fields less than 2 marks. 



In Hesse, all the hunting is leased to the highest bidders for l^-year 

 ])criods. A unit is from -100 to GOO hectares. The lessee must observe 

 certain regulations as to methods of hunting, may allow guests to hunt 

 only in his company (except members of his immediate household), 

 aiifl is responsible for all damages caused to the forest or to adjacent 

 property by the game or by hunters. The Oberforster mav require 

 him to keep the number of rabbits and similar harmful animals re- 

 duced to a safe point, or may authorize the foresters to kill it off. With 



