hit and miss methods would do — for today mistakes can be costly. 

 Although game maragement as a science is new, it is and must re- 

 main the basis for wise utilization. Emotion and selfish desires have 

 no place in handling natural resources. 



Like any organization the Fish and Game Department is no better 

 than its personnel. In recent years constantly higher standards have 

 been instituted and more permanent tenure has been assured competent 

 employees. 



Competitive examination is now the basis of selecting men for 

 the division of law enforcement. This examination, which is given at 

 several locations within the state, is a test of knowledge in the field 

 of wildlife as well as measurement of general intelligence. At least a 

 high school education is required of all applicants, and successful appli- 

 cants are interviewed and then assigned a period of specialized train- 

 ing with an experienced officer before being placed in the field for a 

 year of probationary employment. 



Biologists and other technical employees are selected from appli- 

 cants having a college degree in wildlife or related subjects. These men 

 must have completed the requirements as set forth by accredited 

 colleges and universities . In addition practical field experience is now 

 considered a part of the pre-employment training. 



As an indication of the complex organization which is now the 



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