FOREST AND STREAM. 
Maine \}j hunting parties, and of the number who go with 
hopes of killing a moose only a small percentage succeed. 
Making the open season for November only will lessen their 
chances to a great extent. I hardly think a moose caller in 
the State would pi-omise to call a moose in November, and 
should there be no snow the still-hunting would not be much 
better. Many sportsmen who are well aware of the uncer- 
tainty of moose hunting under present conditions would 
doubtless prefer to give up such hunting trips should they 
consider their chances to be materially lessened. They are 
absolutely certain to spend a good deal of money, and most 
of them want a chance of getting something to show for it. 
There are quite a number of sportsmen who have been 
successful in moose hunting, and many of them keep on 
hunting each season. Why would it not be a good plan to 
shut down on the men who have already killed a certain 
number of moose, say two or three. At present there are 
none too many moose to supply those who heretofore have 
never killed one. I saw a claim made for a certain gentle 
man who had been to the Maine woods often eaough to 
know something about hunting large game. The claim 
was that he held the champion record of his State as a 
moose killer. A champion record at the target or traps is 
well enough, but to aspire to a championship for killing ani- 
mals as large as oxen — well, I would advise any such an in- 
dividual to devote the rest of his days to hunting rabbits. 
Seriously, however, I think it would be a good plan to shut 
down on every man who has killed a certain number of moose. 
There would not be much trouble in knowing who had; 
about everyone who has killed a moose has told of it so often 
that all of his friends and acquaintances have got sick of 
hearing about it. It might, however, put some fellows in a 
hole, who have brought out the head and horns of a bull, 
claimiog to have killed it, when in reality it was killed by 
proxy. What do you say, you who have been successful? ' 
U. M. Stakk. 
DUifBARTON, N. H. 
REPORT OF THE MARYLAND GAME 
AND FISH PROTECTIVE 
ASSOCIATION. 
Bai>tijioee, Jan. 21. — M7\ President and Members of the 
Maryland Game and Fish Protective Association: In ac- 
cordance with Article VI. , Section TI., of the constitution, on 
behalf of the executive committee, I herewith submit my 
annual report on the condition of the Association. This, 
like many similar organizations, has had many obstacles to 
overcome before it was established upon a permanent basis. 
The greatest difficulty encountered was that of confidence, 
as it was believed by most of our sportsmen and anglers 
that the organization would not be permanent; that the 
officers and promoters of the Association would soon lose 
interest, and in a short time the Association would lapse into 
a quiet sleep. 
In soliciting members, some would replv, "We will wait 
and see what you do. ' Others would answer, "What is the 
use? Tou will not be able to accomplish anything. We 
have belonged to similar organizations and have never seen 
any results except failure to do anything." That there were 
just claims for such assertions we do not deny; but a great 
mistake was made m estimating the determination of the 
officers and members of the Association to make the organ- 
ization permanent and successful. 
It is gratifying to know that after an existence of two 
years it has been demonstrated conclusively and unmistak- 
ably that the Maryland Game and Fish Protective Association 
is a success and has come to stay. A glance at the roll of 
members will disclose the fact that the membership is largely 
represented by the leading citizens of Maryland of every 
vocation, which in itself must inspire confidence. While it 
is encouraging to report that the membership is gradually in- 
creasing, it is to be regretted that there are hundreds of 
sportsmen and anglers in this Sta e who are not members, 
but ought to be. It is to be hoped that every sportsman who 
pulls a trigger and every angler who wets a line, residing in 
this State, will come and dwell with us. We believe it will 
be well for them to do so. The necessity for an organization 
like this has long existed. It has been apparent for years that 
unless restrictions were placed upon the wholesale destruc- 
tion of the game and fish supply of Maryland, by the enact- 
ment of proper laws and the rigid enforcement of the same, 
the supply once so bountiful would soon be a thing of the 
past. 
This Association does not want to prohibit. It wants to 
restrict and regulate the killing of game and catching of fish 
to a proper limit by proper means and at proper seasons, and 
insists upon the enforcement of the laws, so that all citizens 
will have equal rights, which must evidently redound to the 
welfare of all, whether they shoot and fish for pleasure or for 
profit. It has been very difficult to enforce the game and 
fish laws in the past; but when this Association, following 
the example of other States, had an act passed by the General 
Assembly last yesur creating a State game warden, with power 
to appoint deputy game wardens, the problem was solved. 
Governor Lowndes appointed Mr. J, Olney Norris State 
game warden, and by his energetic methods Mr. Norris has 
an organization of 135 deputies throughout the State, and 
never before have the game and fish laws been so rigidly en- 
forced and generally observed. The game warden's depart- 
ment is in perfect harmony with the Game and Fish Protec- 
tive Association. Since the organization of Jhe department 
last June there have been about seventy-five arrests for vio- 
lations of the game and fish laws. Convictions followed in 
ueai'ly all cases. 
We deem it but just to call attention to the splendid serv- 
ices rendered by Capt, Wm. J. Keen, of the State Duck 
Police. Capt. Keen has performed his duty faithfully and 
fearlessly, making more arrests for violations of the ducking 
laws this seasoQ on the Susquehanna flats than the whole 
force has made for years. Mr. J. Olney Norris, the State 
game warden, and nis efficient deputies, co-operated with 
and assisted the duck police in every way possible. 
Mr^ Norris supplied able counsel to be in attendance upon 
almost all prosecutions for violations of the duck and fish 
laws. This was necessary on account of the many repeals and 
amendments in the duck and fish laws, in order that a careful 
and correct presentation of the law was made, and besides it 
would have imposed a great deal of extra work upon the 
State's prosecuting attorneys, particularly for Harford 
county, where so many prosecutions took place at a con- 
siderable distance from the county seat, and not accessible 
by railroad. 
It is the consensus of opinion of the executive committee, 
and we believe of every member of this Association, that the 
game laws of this State should be as nearly uniform as pos- 
sible; that the fish laws in the tide water districts and the 
Chesapeake Bay ought to be amended to regulate the size of 
meshes for all kinds of nets, regulating the size of rock bass 
and perch taken, making it compulsory that all fish caught 
in nets under the lawful size be put back into the water. The 
ducking law needs remodeling, or an entirely new law would 
be better, made so plain and simple (without granting special 
privileges to any class), so that the law can be correctly in- 
terpreted by anyone. This we believe can be done by con- 
ference and arbitration of all parties interested, through their 
representatives, in convention, some time before the meeting 
of the General Assembly next January. This will bring 
about good will and harmony among the box shooters, the 
bushwhackers and the shore shooters. A law of this 
kind will benefit all elements, whether they gun for 
pleasure or for market, and especially the latter class, 
All our Association desires is that the laws be faith- 
fully observed. This the duck police and the game 
warden will attend to Another very important matter is a 
uniform State law for the protection of the world-renowned 
Maryland diamond-back terrapin. This delicious luxury, 
once so plentiful and profitable in Maryland waters, is fast 
b coming extinct, and it is imperative that diamond- back 
terrapin be properly protected in order that they have a 
chance to recuperate. The apprehension, speedy trial and 
conviction of James H. Butler for poisoning 3,000 English 
phea ants and several hundred fowl on the property of 
Bowley's Quarter Ducking Club was one of the most im- 
portant things accomplished during the year. It was a das- 
tardly act and a severe blow at the private rights of clubs 
and game preserves. This Association determined to ferret 
out'the guilty party or parties at all hazards. The secretary 
was empowered to leave no stone unturned in working up 
the case. Detectives were employed and after a month of 
tireless, skillful work, the guilty party was arrested, and is 
now serving a three years' term at "Jessup's Cut." 
Another very important scheme that was so successfully 
carried out under the auspices and direction of this Asso- 
ciation was the seining of the Chesapeake &. Ohio Canal 
for the purpose of transferring the bass to the Poto- 
mac River, and the destruction of all carp caught; 
12,50!) bass were put into the river, 5,000 white perch 
and over 1,000,000 small fish of various kinds, such 
as the bass feed on. It is but just to say that without the 
co-operation of the Washington anglers, composed largely 
of the Blue Ridge and Woodmont Rod and Gun clubs, the 
scheme could not have been carried out. The anglers of 
Washington not only contributed the bulk of the funds, 
but assisted in every way possible. Hagerstown also did 
nobly. 
The Blue Ridge, Woodmont and Hagerstown Rod and 
Gun clubs are all auxiliary clubs of our Association, Cul. 
G. L. Nicholson, general manager of the C. & 0. Canal, not 
only gave permission to seine the canal, but rendered valu- 
able assistance in many ways. Col. John J. Brice, U. S. 
Fish Commissioner, furnished four men from his depart- 
ment, equipped with seines, rubber suits, etc. Capt. Harron, 
who had charge of the men from the Pish Commission, ren- 
dered valuable service. Having been authorized by the 
executive committee to take charge of and superintend this 
work, I want to return my thanks in this report to Col. 
Nicholson and Commissioner Brice for their kind attentions 
and for the very valuable services rendered me. 
Our Association now has 201 individual members and six 
auxiliary clubs representing 130 members. It is hoped that 
a united effort be made to double the membership at this 
meeting. Very respectfully submitted, 
Geo. W. Massamoke, Sec'y-Treas. 
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. 
Kalamazoo, Mich., Feb. 1'3. — Editor Forest and Stream: 
Inclosed find clipping from local press regarding the annual 
meeting of the JSational Game and Fish Protective Associa- 
tion as held in this city on the 10th inst,, the attendance to 
which being very slim. 
We have had some good cold weather and plenty of snow, 
but our quail have pulled through o. k. so far. I saw a flock 
of about a dozen blackbirds on the 10th inst. 
Ben O. Bush. 
The Kalamazoo Press report runs : 
The third annual meeting of the National Game, Bird and 
Fish Protective Association was called to order by President 
M. R. Bortree, of Chicago, at the Burdick House Wednes- 
day afternoon. Committees on credentials, amendments to 
the constitution, memorial to Congress, memorial to the 
New York Legislature and memorial to the State Legislature 
were appointed, and A. L, Lakey and M R. Bortree were 
appointed a committee to draft a skeleton bill to prohibit the 
destruction of wild water fowl eggs in Alaska, 
At the evening session the several committees reported. 
The memorial to Congress regarding the bill now pending to 
amend the interstate commerce law so as to prohibit the 
shipment of water fowl eggs, had also a clause relative to the 
destruction of song and plumage birds for commerce. 
The memorial to the Legislature of New York State was 
adopted. It petitions the Legislature to amend the game 
law which now allows game to be received and offered for 
sale in the markets of that State, contrary to and in violation 
of the laws of many other States. 
The committee on uniformity of game laws recommended 
a union close of season in each of the following five sections 
of the country ; 
All that proportion of the United States east of the Mis- 
sissippi (Minnesota excepted) and north of the Ohio River, 
and bordered on the south by the southern boundary of Penn- 
sylvania and New Jersey. 
All that portion of the United States east of the Mis- 
sissippi and south of the boundaries mentioned in Sec- 
tion 1. 
All that portion of the United States west of the Mississippi, 
including Slinnesota, and north of the southern boundary of 
Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho and Oregon. 
All that portion of the United States west of the Mis- 
sissippi and south of the boundaries mentioned in Sec- 
tion 3. 
It was resolved that the Legislatures of the different States 
and Territories appoint committees to confer with each other 
in the respective sections, to accomplish this desirable uni- 
formity for the lasting protection of the game and fish of the 
United States. 
A. L. Lakey made a report in the form of an amendment 
to the national game laws, making it unlawful for any one 
to take the eggs or molest or destroy the nests or breeding 
places of any wild watei-fowl, any game or any song bird in 
Alaska, or in any territory or on any waters owned or con- 
trolled by the United States 
The following officers were elected: President, A. L. 
Lakey, of Kalamazoo; Vice-President, M. B. Davis, of 
Waco, T X.; Secretary, C. E Brewster, of Grand Rapids; 
Treasurer, J. P. Barnum, of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; At- 
torney, F S. Baird, of Chicago; Executive Committee: M. 
R. Bortree and George W. Btrell, of Chicago, and M. W. 
Ellis, of St Louis. 
The constitution was amended so that associations and 
clubs ahall alone constitute the membership. 
Kalamazoo was made the permanent headquarters of the 
Association. The Association will take out a national 
charter under the laws of Michigan. The charter fee will 
be $5. St. Louis will be the next place of meeting. 
Dr. Morris Gibbs read a paper on the destruction of song 
and plumage birds for mercantile purposes — for use in orna- 
menting ladies' hats. ■ Five thousand copies were ordered 
printed, to be sent tojwomen's clubs and societies throughout 
the country. 
President Bortree gave an excellent retiring address. 
The following members of the association were present at 
the Kalamazoo meeting: M R. Bortree. F. S Baird, G, W. 
Strell, Chicago; A, L Lakey, Dr. Morris Gibbs, C L. Cobb, 
G W. Locke, George C. Hall, Kalamazoo; J. W Gebhart, 
Three Rivers; C. E. Brewster, Grand Rapids; C. H. McGur- 
rin, Kalamazoo; L. Q Palmer, Grand Rapids. 
CHICAGO AND THE WEST. 
Left out the Clam. 
The report of the New York Commission of Fisheries, 
Game and Forests is an admirable volume, and I wish to thank 
Mr. A. N. Cheney, State Fishculturist, for a copy which he 
has been good enough to send me. I am pained to note, 
however, that while the habits of the Virginia deer, the 
ruffed grouse, the red fox and many other game creatures 
are described and set forth at great length and with much 
precision, no mention whatever is made of another game 
animal, of which Mr. Cheney himself is qualified to speak 
with familiarity and authority, as being of habitat adjacent, 
contiguous, or identical with the territory falling under the 
scope of the above mentioned compendious work. Need I 
say that this is that humble but meritorious game bird, the 
clam? 
Squirrel Story True. 
My friend, the Chief- with two- Stomachs, and his friend. 
Dr. Rogers, have made joy over a squirrel story in which I 
am supposed to believe that squirrels can be kdled after 
night, and they say, moreover, that the "story is true." Of 
course it is true! To this story I demur. That is to say, I 
admit each and every allegation, but deny ground of action 
thereon. The Chief hath had wide experience at night, but 
hath evidently not yet seen all the things seeable. If he 
thinks for a minute that Mr. Lamar Fontaine, Capt. Bobo, 
or any one of many Mississippi hunters cannot kill a squirrel 
at night, he is advised wrongly in the premises. Nay, more; 
they even kill far larger animals, such as opossuma, coons, 
etc., etc. As I may prove by Capt. Bobo, I have seen a bear 
killed at night, and with no lantern near. The Chief is led 
astray by his friends, who are putting up a job on him. If 
he thinks squirrels cannot be killed at night, I was going to 
say I would* bet him the suppers I could show him they can; 
but on deliberation I think I would better not make that 
wager — I couldn't afford to lose it. 
Dog with a Wooden Lesr. 
Chicago has a dog with a wooden leg. This animal is a 
fox terrier belonging to Mr. C. Raymond, who lately had an 
expert maker of artificial limbs fit a cork foot to the front 
leg of the dog, the right foot having been cut off in an acci- 
dent. The terrier at once expressed great joy at this im- 
provement upon the former order of things, and is now pur- 
suing its daily avocation of killing rats with even more than 
its pristine celerity and gusto. There is no use trying to get 
ahead of Chicago. Has New York, for instance — or par 
e:cample, as we say in Chicago — a dog with a wooden leg? 
Chicago Fat Dogr. 
Far in the north of China there is a certain breed of dog 
much beloved of mandarins and other club men fond of good 
living. It is called, so says a Chicago daily paper, the 
"wunk" dog, this name in Chinese being descriptive of its 
highly edible qualities. A good fat "wunk" will weigh 
some 401bs., and will give basis for an almost incredible 
amount of fine, rich soup of extremely nutritious sort. The 
"wunk" dog is fed altogether on grains, and never eats meat 
of any kind. It is a mute, inglorious sort of dog, a non- 
sporting class all by itself, whose mission in life is not to 
learn to labor and grow strong, but simply to eat cracked 
wheat and cream, and thus dream thi'ough the golden hours 
of life until called hence by the soup-seeking chef of wealth 
and luxury. We are reported to be practically certain of 
having a Chinese "wunk" dog at the coming Chicago dog 
show. Let other cities cease in the mad struggle to surpass 
Chicago. Has New York, for instance, ever had a "wunk" 
dog? To repeat, we trow nit. 
Smartweed Seed for Ducks. 
Mr. F. A. Howe, of this city, many years president of the 
Tolleston Club and always an active member, tells me some- 
thing of the eflforts made by that organization to supply feed 
for the wild ducks. The club has for a long time made a 
custom of putting out corn on the feeding grounds of the 
birds. Wild rice is native to the club marsh, and the club 
has planted wild rice to great extent to increase native stock. 
It is a singular fact, to which attention has earlier been called, 
that the wild rice of Tolleston Marsh is in a fair way to be 
destroyed by the carp of the Little Calumet River. "These 
fish fairly swarm in those waters, and run out into every 
slough and bayou over the rice marsh as far as they can get, 
wriggling themselves fairly out of water sometimes to get at 
the wild rice roots and grain. The carp have killed the rice 
over acres and acres of this country. Mr. Howe has care- 
fully studied the habits of these fish. He says thut in the 
winter time they do not burrow in the mud, as is sometimes 
asserted, but go to the deepest water they can find. Here in 
some deep hole of the river they will swim round and round 
in hundreds and thousands, not feeding at all, but losing 
weight through the winter season. He sajs that a fish that 
would weigh 121bs. in the summer may weigh only 8or lOlbs. 
in the winter. The carp are the first fish to run in the 
spring, and as soon as the waters open they are out all over 
the marsh seeking for anything ihey can find to eat. As 
soon as the spawn of other fish is deposited the carp at once 
suck it up. They eat the germinating seeds of wild rice 
which has been planted or which has fallen into the water. 
They eat the feed which has been put in the shallow water 
