102 WILD LIFE PROTECTION FUND 



In Arizona the deer situation is even worse than in New 

 Mexico. "In 1916, the number of deer killed was 574, which 

 is 46 per cent, less than in 1915, 35 per cent, less than in 

 1914, and 24 per cent, less than in 1913! These figures in- 

 dicate an alarming decrease in the deer supply. They speak 

 for themselves as to the need for more game protective as- 

 sociations, prompt establishment of game refuges, better 

 laws, and above all better law enforcement." — (Redington.) 



In Arizona it is generally reported that "the mule deer 

 is disappearing, but the white-tailed species is holding up 

 better." Long close seasons are advocated for the mule 

 deer. 



Arizona has no sage grouse, nor pinnated grouse; and 

 their quail are sufficiently abundant that long close seasons 

 do not at present seem necessary. Both Arizona and New 

 Mexico absolutely protect mountain sheep and antelope, and 

 are introducing elk to restock areas of elk extermination. 



It is gratifying to announce that Arizona's Initiative Pe- 

 tition Game Law, drawn up by State Game Warden G. M. 

 Willard, passed at the November election. It prescribes 

 a 30-day season on deer, a one-buck limit, a 20-bird limit, 

 and brings the wildfowl seasons into conformity with the 

 Federal Migratory Bird Law, — all of which are changes of 

 obvious merit. 



