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have been necessarily omitted. Detailed information on these and 

 other points must be sought in unofficial compilations of game laws, 

 in the compilations issued by State authorities, or in the statutes 

 themselves. 



In the preparation of the bulletin much assistance has been derived 

 from the valuable compendium published under the title of ' Game 

 Laws in Brief,' which, however, is designed primaril}^ for the use of 

 sportsmen, and omits penalties and frequently the provisions regard- 

 ing sale. The difficulties of the work have also been materially les- 

 sened by the aid rendered by State officers and private individuals, 

 who, with uniform courtesy, have furnished copies of the laws or 

 other information. 



It should be stated that many of the statutes were not accessible 

 until after July 1, and even at the date of going to press it has been 

 impracticable to consult the county laws passed this 3'ear in Tennes- 

 see, or the amendments enacted in Delaware. The time for preparation 

 of the bulletin has thus been short, and while great care has been taken 

 in compilation, errors ma}" have crept in, which, under other circum- 

 stances, might easil}^ have been eliminated. Sportsmen and others, 

 therefore, are requested to report promptly any inaccuracies or omis- 

 sions that may be detected. 



T. S. Palmer. 



H. W. Olds. 



