278 CONSERVATION OF CANADIAN WILD LIFE 
country. With game and wild-life resources unequalled by 
any other country in the world, it is surely incumbent upon 
us to secure and maintain the highest standard in wise pro- 
tective policies and their enforcement. Always it should be 
remembered that the primary object of game legislation is 
to protect the interests of the game and not those of the 
persons who desire to exploit such resources. Of all our 
resources, the game, fur-bearing, and other animals are most 
easily destroyed, and they cannot be restored under modern 
conditions; it is necessary therefore that special care should 
be devoted to their wise protection, and that the issuing of 
hunting-licenses and the collection of fees should not con- 
stitute the main functions of game officers. 
In the following review of provincial game legislation and 
its administration, an effort is made to indicate in what 
directions the game laws of the various provinces and their 
administration may be improved, with a view to securing 
better conservation of the animals that these laws are de- 
signed to protect. 
Prince Edward Island.—The Game Act of 1906, with sub- 
sequent amendments, provides for the appointment of a 
game inspector for the enforcement of the act, the provi- 
sions of which are also enforced by the provincial constables, 
policemen, and market clerks. The members of the Prince 
Edward Island Fish and Game Association are appointed 
honorary game wardens. For some time the position of 
game inspector has been vacant, and we cannot but feel 
that the lack of such an officer will result in a laxity in the 
enforcement of the provisions of the provincial game act. 
Bag limits should be provided in the case of game-birds. 
The sale of game-birds during the open season and the 
use of automatic and pump guns are wisely forbidden. 
Nova Scotia.—The Game Act of 1912, with subsequent 
amendments, is administered by a chief game commissioner 
and two associate commissioners, who are empowered to 
