106 WILD LIFE PROTECTION FUND 



discretion, permit the shooting of sage-hens, pheasants 

 and quail in counties he may designate when it is shown 

 that those birds are increasing, and are not in danger 

 of being exterminated. 



The following species are included in the protection: 



Sage grouse, pinnated grouse (or prairie chickens), blue 

 grouse, willow grouse, and quail. 



Lotvland Game Birds. — Open season on geese and ducks, 

 October 1 to December 31. (15 days less than allowed 

 by the federal bird law!) Bag limits, 6 geese, 25 ducks. 

 Sink boxes and similar blinds prohibited. 



The dove, gull, all shore birds, and insectivorous birds gen- 

 enerally are permanently protected. 



Big Game. — Protected without qualification : Deer, elk, ante- 

 lope, mountain sheep, otter and beaver. After 1920, one 

 adult deer may be killed, but no fawns. 



