CHAPTEE XIX 



OPEN FISHING SEASONS IN UNITED STATES AND 

 CANADA 



THE following table gives the open seasons for 

 taking game fish, as adopted by the various States, 

 and in the several parts of Canada. This includes 

 all changes made up to and during the year 1899. 

 In several States, notably Maine, Michigan, ~New 

 York, Ohio, Vermont, and Wisconsin, there are cer- 

 tain waters excepted from the general law, each bear- 

 ing a special open season, or closed entirely. For 

 this reason it is better to consult the game laws of 

 those States before fishing, noting the many excep- 

 tions and special acts. 



It will be remarked that the time allotted to open 

 seasons for the same variety of fish in the various 

 States differs greatly. This is not owing altogether 

 to the differences in the spawning season caused by 

 changes in climate or temperature, but rather to 

 faulty laws. In some localities the laws as they now 

 stand do not afford any protection at all, which, it is 

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