Is Game of any Value to the Farmer^ 



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The public are not well informed as to the nature of 

 the laws which render it possible to make game produc> 

 tion a business. 



Prior to A.D. 1831, the "sale and export" of game was 

 prohibited in Great Britain ; this led to poaching, which 

 could not be controlled by the severest laws. In 1831 

 the laws were amended, and by legislative enactment 

 the production of game was made as much a business as 

 raising poultry, and its export and sale made legal. The 

 production of game then became general throughout 

 Great Britain, instead of being confined or limited to a 

 few large land owners. This business is now regulated 

 by laws which would be in every way suitable and 

 acceptable to any part of Canada. The provisions are, 

 " That any person entering upon the land of another be 

 compelled to give his name and place of abode. If a 

 false name or address is given, a penalty of $25. Notice 

 having been given him or to any person not to re-enter, 

 he then becomes a wilful trespasser with a penalty of 

 $25, and increased penalties for second offences." 



Verbal or written notice can be given. This is a cheap, 

 effectual and quiet remedy, suitable for farmers in occu- 

 pation of their lands. 



Many farmers complain of injury to their cattle from 

 irresponsible shooting parties, the eyes of many valuable 

 animals have been destroyed by shot, fruit is taken and 

 fences injurerl. The pernicious habit of rambling over 

 fields without the consent of the owner would be checked, 

 were it even known that the above provisions existed as 

 part of the law of the land. Such an act would be a 

 boon to farmers in many " tramp-inflicted " localities, 

 quite apart from the question of game protection. The 

 preservation and restoration of game depends largely 

 upon the existence of laws which, if enforced, ensure 



