202 PROBLEMS IN WILD LIFE CONSERVATION 



marized in one phrase conservation of the wild life re- 

 sources of the state. And conservation in its fullest sense 

 means as wide use by the present generation as is compat- 

 ible with maintaining a supply for future generations. Thus 

 the function of the department should be the positive one 

 of building up reserves and not merely the negative saving 

 for the future. 



This involves the maintenance of an adequate system of 

 game refuges and fish hatcheries. It means a conservation 

 policy which will encourage the private fur breeder, side by 

 side with the establishment and enforcement of scientific 

 regulatory laws, fixing closed seasons and bag limits. 



A state game and fish program to be successful cannot 

 stand alone. It must be founded upon the principle of 

 understanding and cooperation with the state land, forest, 

 and recreation policies. Not only must it form a part of 

 the general state conservation program but it must be co- 

 ordinated with conservation policies of the national govern- 

 ment. Therefore, at the present time, the watchwords of a 

 state conservation department must be " cooperation and 

 coordination." 



