6 THE OREGON SPORTSMAN 



from this source of food and recreation, they must 

 actively assist in its protection. 



The Game Department wants to thank the peo- 

 ple who have so generously given of their time in 

 aiding the cause of game protection. We cannot 

 say too much in their behalf. We feel that a great 

 deal has been accomplished toward the future sup- 

 ply of game and fish by the active co-operation 

 which we are receiving. A good sportsman a num- 

 ber of years ago hesitated about reporting a viola- 

 tion of the game law. Today he either apprehends 

 the violator himself, or brings in the information to 

 a warden who then makes the arrest. 



The Fish and Game Commission thanks the true 

 sportsmen of this state who are looking to the 

 future, and who are so earnestly co-operating with 

 the Game Department to the end that our fish and 

 game may be a perpetual source of food and recrea- 

 tion. 



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MIGKATOEY BIED TREATY BILL 



For several years those who have been inter- 

 ested in the protection of wild birds have been try- 

 ing to get effective laws whereby the federal gov- 

 ernment could protect migratory birds. Two or 

 three years ago a bill was passed by Congress, 

 protecting all its migratory birds. The question as 

 to the constitutionality of this law was brought up 

 soon after, and the case was taken to the United 

 States Supreme Court. This has not yet been 

 decided. 



In the meantime, after this case was taken up, 

 a treaty was agreed upon between the United 

 States and Canada for the protection of all migra- 

 tory birds. This treaty has been ratified by the 



