BIRD-PROTECTION BY GOVERNMENTS 191 



some States aliens are not allowed to hunt or to own 

 guns. 



The protection of game-birds has a practical side 

 as furnishing a supply of food. Dr. W. T. Hornaday 

 estimates that if our game-birds and game quadru- 

 peds had been properly conserved, they would now be 

 yielding each year ten million dollars' worth of food. 



Summary. Summarizing the legislation of recent 

 years, we may note that the tendency is constantly 

 and consistently toward giving birds more complete 

 protection. Following are some tendencies as shown 

 in recent state legislation : — 



The protection at all seasons of all birds except 

 game-birds and injurious birds. 



Removing all song-birds from the list of game-birds . 



Granting a prolonged closed season for game-birds 

 which are very scarce. 



Shortening the open season for game-birds. 



Prohibiting spring, summer, and winter shooting. 



Reducing the bag limit. 



Prohibiting the export of game-birds. 



Prohibiting the sale of game-birds. 



Limiting the shooting of game-birds to those who 

 have obtained licenses. 



Prohibiting the sale of feathers of wild birds. 



Prohibiting the use of feathers of wild birds for 

 millinery purposes. 



Restrictions on the kinds of weapons that may be 

 used. 



