THE OREGON SPORTSMAN 



Corvallis one cock is mated with six or eight hens. It is our 

 opinion that in the wild state where there are plenty of males, 

 the birds mate to a large extent. In cases, however, where there 

 is but one cock to two or three hens the fertility of the eggs laid 

 would be normal. 



This is a question that needs considerable study and field in- 

 vestigation. Inasmuch as this law will be in force during two 

 more breeding seasons, every effort should be made to give it 

 a fair and impartial trial. This much may be said in its favor. 

 We have many careless hunters. Anything that will encourage 

 them to be a little more careful in the field has some advantage. 

 Since both State and Federal laws recognize that some game birds 

 are scarcer than others and need complete protection, it will be 

 very necessary in developing good sportsmen to compel them to 

 make a close enough study to distinguish one game bird from 

 another. 



We shall be glad to receive communications from sportsmen 

 in any part of the State relating to game laws and game protec- 

 tion. We are especially anxious to hear the experiences and 

 observations of sportsmen who love outdoor life and who do not 

 go into the field merely with the idea of killing something. 



SALMON CLUB TO BE ORGANIZED. 



Definite arrangements for the organization of a Salmon Club 

 in connection with the Multnomah Anglers' Club were made at 

 the regular monthly meeting Friday evening, October 24. The 

 purpose of the Salmon Club is to set an advanced mark of 

 sportsmanship in angling for salmon. The requirements for 

 membership are that one must catch a salmon weighing 20 pounds 

 or more with a 9-thread line (18 pound test) and a rod weighing 

 six ounces or less, and five feet or more in length. 



This is merely an adaptation of the principles of the famous 

 Tuna Club of Southern California to salmon fishing, and it is 

 sure to develop better ethics among anglers. The ordinary cast- 

 ing rod used in fishing for bass will meet the requirements of 

 the club, so that no unusual expense for tackle is necessary. 



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