GAME LAWS ABROAD. 



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chase both quadrupeds and birds under the following regula- 

 tions : 



From the 1st of April to the 1st of August, the chase of 

 useful quadrupeds or birds, with the exception of quails, 

 which may be taken on the sea-shore, but not elsewhere, at 

 the time of their arrival, is prohibited. 



During the same time no one is allowed to sell or buy 

 game of any sort, except quails at the time of their arrival. 



The spoiling of eggs or nests, and the killing of the 

 young of useful animals are prohibited. It is also forbidden 

 to pursue hares, roebucks, partridges, and other useful birds 

 or quadrupeds in places covered with snow. 



No one may at any time take or kill pigeons, the property 

 of another. 



Without the owner's leave, no one may go in pursuit of 

 game on another person's land, if it be enclosed with walls, 

 hedges, or other fences in such a manner as to prevent the 

 entrance of both men and beasts, or, even if not so enclosed, 

 when it is under crop or prepared for cultivation. This 

 provision is applicable to unenclosed property in marshy 

 districts yielding natural produce of various kinds. 



ITALY. 



The following are the duties chargeable on game licences 

 in different parts of the kingdom of Italy : 



