12 Game Protection and 



One of the most important laws to aid in the protection of wild 



birds and animals was passed at the 1911 session of the Legislature. 



This provides that the Governor may set aside by special 



Game proclamation all lands surrounding state institutions for use 



Refuges as game refuges. This law also provides that the State Game 



Warden may enter into agreement with the owner or owners 



of private land, setting aside such property as game refuges for a period 



of from one to ten years. This laws does not interfere with the use of 



the land in any way, except that game birds cannot be hunted or killed 



on the refuge during the term of the contract. 



A number of large game refuges have been established on private 

 lands in Union, Wallowa, Harney, Umatilla, Klamath, Lane, Marion, 

 Yamhill, Jackson and other counties in the state. Surrounding the vari- 

 ous state institutions at Salem is a splendid refuge of about 3000 acres, 

 where not only native birds are abundant, but other species have been 

 introduced and are doing well. Within the boundaries of this refuge 

 one may find several different kinds of upland game birds. Blue grouse, 

 ruffed grouse and mountain quail are native varieties. Hungarian part- 

 ridges, Reeves and Chinese pheasants and bob-white quail have been 

 introduced and are thriving well in this locality. California or valley 

 quail will also be introduced on this reserve. It is a rare case when one 

 can find such a variety O'f upland game birds in one locality. 



Interior of Fish Distributing Car, Carrying 18O Ten-Gallon Cans with 

 Air Tubes Attached 



