The Mission of Sport 



tors of the sensible and provident pro- 

 tection of game and fish than those 

 who are enthusiastic in their pursuit, 

 but who, at the same time, are regu- 

 lated and restrained by the sort of 

 chivalric fairness and generosity, felt 

 and recognized by every true sports- 

 man. 



While it is most agreeable thus to 

 consider hunting and fishing as consti- 

 tuting, for those especially endowed 

 for their enjoyment, the most tempt- 

 ing of outdoor sports, it is easily ap- 

 parent that there is a practical value 

 to these sports as well as all other out- 

 door recreations, which rests upon a 

 broader foundation. Though the de- 

 lightful and passionate love for out- 

 door sports and recreation is not be- 

 stowed upon every one as a natural 

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