I9 6 PROBLEMS IN WILD LIFE CONSERVATION 



the following percentages apply: A rating of 100 in the 

 written examination counts 40 pounts, a rating of 100 in 

 character and personality counts 30 points, a rating of 100 

 in practical training and experience counts 30 points. The 

 candidate must gain a mark of at least 70 points. It hardly 

 needs be pointed out that the factors which rest upon the 

 individual judgment of the examining officer far outweigh 

 the fixed points obtained in the written examination. 



Ohio, Massachusetts, California, Maine and New York 

 require practically the same type of examination as outlined 

 above. New York, however, has especially rigid physical 

 standards. The candidate must be between the ages of 21 

 and 35, not less than five feet nine inches tall without shoes, 

 weigh not less than 159 pounds, and have excellent hearing 

 and eyesight. 



Some of the states have added various other requirements, 

 the most common of which is residence. New Jersey, for 

 example, requires applicants to be residents of the state and 

 the district in which the examination is taken so as to insure 

 knowledge of the local streams, game covers, and breeding 

 places. Maryland has a somewhat similar requirement in 

 regard to residence. 



Practically all the state game codes make provision for 

 the hiring of additional men on a per-diem basis to aid the 

 regular force during the seasonal rush. It is usually re- 

 quired that these men take the regular warden's examina- 

 tion each year or a special and less difficult examination if 

 they wish to remain on the eligible list. 



In addition it has been the custom to provide for special 

 wardens to serve without compensation. As a general rule 

 it cannot be said that this auxiliary force has proved very 

 satisfactory. The records of the New York department 

 showed 780 such special game protectors on the rolls, but 

 only 36 of them reported the prosecution of a violation of 



