148 THE USE BOOK. 



Rangers should, when necessary, inform all persons 

 of the local stock and game laws and endeavor to pre- 

 vent their violation. This can best be done by Courtesy 

 and^ tact. If actual violation of the law is discovered 

 by the ranger, he will at once notify the proper State 

 officer, if practicable, and report this action to the super- 

 visor. If unable to communicate with the State officer, 

 or if no action follows, he will give the facts to the 

 supervisor, who will transmit them to the proper State 

 authority. 



When extra expense is incurred by Forest officers in perform- 

 ance of their duties as game wardens, for which they will not 

 be reimbursed by the State or Territory, it will be paid by the 

 Forest Service. Such expenses should be submitted in accord- 

 ance with the instructions of the Green Book. 



It is desirable that supervisors should communicate with the 

 State or Territorial game warden, and obtain appointment for 

 themselves and all the rangers under their supervision as deputy 

 State game wardens. This appointment is sufficient warrant to 

 arrest for offenses against the State or Territorial game laws. 



The Forest Service will not issue any perj^t which 

 would result in preventing or restricting lawfulhunt- 

 ing and fjshing in National Forests, and there fore^odjl 

 no! issue any permit for a game or fish preserve, even 

 though the applicant for such permit may have a license 

 from the State to impound game or fish. 



Whenever it is found that the stock interests are 

 suffering or that the number of game animals or birds 

 is on the decrease on account of wolves, cougars, coyotes, 

 bobcats, or other predatory animals^ report should be 

 made to the Forester, with recommendations for such 

 action as is necessary to get rid of them. 



