IFzB. 10, 1900,1 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
study of the better means to protecting and multiplying 
the game and the fish. 
"1 now leave you, gentlemen, to the organization of 
3'Our regular meetings and to the election of your officers, 
and I am quite confident that much good will result for 
this Province and for the Pi-ovinces and States which 
you represent, of your deliberations and of the different 
questions which will be submitted to your consideration." 
The real point of the morning's meeting settled itself in 
the following resolution: 
"Resolved, That this meeting believes that the best re- 
sults in enforcing game laws cannot be gained unless their 
(enforcement is altogether divorced from politics: 
"Resolved, That we believe a prosecution for infrac- 
tion of game or fish laws should be pushed to a conclu- 
sion as soon as possible in every case : 
"Resolved, That we strongly object to the pernicious 
practice of remission on payment by Provincial or State 
governments, or their officers, of fines imposed on of- 
fenders, or of suspended sentences, or any other device of 
which the intent is to defeat the ends of justice, for any 
reason, political or otherwise." 
This was proposed by Dr. Finnic and seconded by Dr. 
Drummond. Needless to say, it w^as carried unanimously. 
The next point of business was the appointment of 
committee to attend the first notice for the programme, 
the harmonizing of laws of the Provinces and the States. 
Of this committee, Mr. L. Z. Joncas, was made convener, 
two members for committee, which consisted of the fol- 
lowing : 
Ontario, Messrs. Bachido and Dr. McCalluni; New 
Brunswick, Hon. W. B. Dunn and D. T. Smith ; Ver- 
mont, General Butterfield and Mr. Bailey ; Maine, Messrs. 
Charles G. Oak and H. O. Stanley ; W. H. Wilson, Glens 
Falls, N. Y., and Messrs. Fottler, Jr., and Hodges, 
Boston. 
The discussion at the opening was desultory but in- 
teresting, all being brought to a focus by Dr. Fennie's 
resolution, which gave ample opportunity for open dis- 
cussion, an opportunity which was availed of in an in- 
teresting way, and where Mr. Oak pithily explained how 
they do those tilings much better in Maine than we do. 
It was a treat to hear Mr. Oak talk about the game 
Jaws in Maine; it was also an object lesson. 
Those who were present at the morning session were : 
Hon. E. J. Davis, Commissioner of Crown Lands, 
Toronto ; lion. J. W. Gibson, Attorney-General, Toronto ; 
S. T. Bastedo, Fisheries Branch, Department of Attorney- 
General, Toronto; F. C. Quallins, Game Warden, Wind- 
sor, Ont. ; Hon. A. T. Dunn, Surveyor-General, Frederic- 
tuu, N. B. ;_ L. B. Knight, Chief Game Commissioner, St. 
John, N. B. ; D. G. Smith, Fish Commissioner, Chatham, 
N. B. ; W. S. Parish, Game and Fish Commissioner, 
Athens, Ont.; W. B. Wells, Chatham, Ont.; Dr. G. A. 
McCallum, Commissioner of Fisheries, Dunnville, Ont. ; 
H. K. Smith, Game Warden, Belleville, Ont.; John A. 
Gill, Dunnville, Ont.; E. Tiensley, Chief Game Warden 
in Parliament Building, Toronto; James Gibson, Game 
and Fish Commissioner, Fenelon Falls, Ont. ; W. Y. W. 
Ripley, Rutland, Vt. ; Geo. A. Warden, Lowell, Mass.; 
Dr. H. C. Howe, Hartford, Conn. ; W. H. Wilson, Glens 
Falls, N. Y. : John W. McGerrey, Burlington, Vt. ; N, E. 
Cormier, Provincial Game Keeper, Aylmer East; Hon. 
Jas. W. Brook, Montpelier; Jos. Riendeau, Provincial 
Game Keepei", Montreal ; Dr. Finnic, Montreal ; C. C. 
Warren, Waterbury, Vt. ; C. E. E. Ussher, General Pas- 
senger Agent, Canadian Pacific Railway, Montreal; Gen- 
eral Butterfield, Derby Line, Vt. ; H. S. Osier, Game and 
Fish Commissioner, Toronto; H. R. Charlton, F. S. 
Hodges, Boston, Mass. ; Hon. L. T. Carleton, Augusta, 
Me. ; W. J. Cleghorn, Secretary F. & G. Protection Club, 
Montreal ; H. C. Stanley, Dixfield, Me. ; Horace W. 
Bailey, Newburv, Vt. : John W. Titcomb, St. Johnsbury, 
Vt.; Neilson W. Fisk, Isle La MotLe. Vt.; C. E. C. 
Smith, St. Albans, Vt.; W. E. McLeod, President Me- 
gantic Club, Boston ; Heber Bishop, Boston ; Hon. J. W. 
Collins, Chairman Commission of Inland Fisheries and 
Game, Boston; James Crocket, Fraserville; Alex. Hardy, 
Agent Quebec & Lake St. John Railway, Quebec; J. G. 
Scott, Manager Quebec & Lake St. John Railway, Quebec; 
P. W. Ressman, General Superintendent Ottawa & Ga- 
tineau Valley Railway, Ottawa; John J. Lyons, Agent 
I. C. Raihvay, Moncton, N. B. ; L. O. Armstrong, Sport- 
in.s .Agent C. P. R., Montreal; G. Chamberlain. General 
Manager Ctmada Atlantic Railway, Ottawa; Paul Lang, 
U. S. Consul, Slierbrooke; Nathaniel Wentworth, Chair- 
man F. and G. Commission, Hudson Center, New Hamp- 
shire; Richard White, Montreal; A. N. Chenejs State 
Fishculturist. Glens Falls, N. Y. ; J. B. Sparrow, Mont- 
real ; E. T. D. Chambers, press gallery, Quebec; Julius H. 
Seymour, New York; James Dickson, Fenelon Falls, 
Ont.; J. H. Wilson, Game Warden, Beaumarais, Ont.; 
Raymond Prefontaiire, Mayor, Montreal; Chas. E. Oak, 
Cariboo, Me.; T. W. Craig, Sherbrooke; W. A. Davis, 
General Passenger Agent, G. T. R., Montreal; T. C. 
Brainerd, Treasurer F. and G. Club Protection, Montreal; 
F. L. Wanklyn, Montreal. 
Afternoon Sesstoa. 
The deliberations of the morning were resumed after 
the noon recess, with ardor. The special committee ap- 
pointed during the morning session to act upon sugges- 
tions from individual delegates, anent the place of the 
next annual convention of the North American Fish and 
Game Protection Association, convened prior to the 
general meeting. PL S. Osier, Toronto, in the chair, 
brought to order the committee of representatives, con- 
sisting of Dr. Drumond. Quebec; Hon, A. T. Dunn, 
New Brunswick; John T. Ticomb, Vermont; Heni-y O. 
Stanley, Maine; John Fottler, Jr., Massachusetts: W. H. 
Wilson, New York. The claims to recognition on this 
score, advanced in the interest of Detroit, Mich.; Buf- 
falo, N. Y.: Toronto, ©nt.; Quebec, Que., and Ottawa 
were heard in detail. Buffalo, N. Y., on account of that 
city's favorable location and rail connection, was regard- 
ed with much favor. Finally, the benefit that would ac- 
crue to the Association and the sportsmen's cause by a 
second gafherins? in this city was made apparent. Mon- 
treal was then chosen as the place of meeting of the next 
finnnsl convention, in a motion to that effect, moved by 
W. H. Wilson, New York, and seconded by Wm. Fott- 
ler, Massachusetts, "That the next meeting of the North 
American Fish and Game Protection Association be held 
in the city of Montreal, in midwinter, subject to the call 
of the honorable president, two Nveeks' notice to be 
given to delegates." 
Before taking up the regular routine of business. Chair- 
man Hon. T. S. Parent, Quebec, very gracefully ten- 
dered the convention an invitation to become his guests 
at dinner at the Place Viger Hotel in the evening. 
The initial subject of discussion provoked a protracted 
consideration. The question, explained Chairman Par- 
ent, was how best the value of our game and fishery re- 
sources could be made of popular appreciation. He 
though by interesting the press, both weekly and daily, 
and, through them, the people could be convinced in the 
belief that the game and fish are valuable assets and that 
more money accrues to the people at large by strict ob- 
servance of the fish and game laws than by poaching. 
C. E. E. Ussher dwelt upon the efficacy of the press in 
reaching the people. "Without public sympathy and the 
assistance of the newspapers our efforts would be of no 
avail in fostering among Canadian people the true esti- 
mate of our fish and game resources," declared the 
speaker. Gen. F. G. Butterfield advocated in this con- 
nection the approaching" of the Provincial and Federal 
governments in the matter of a suitable appropriation on 
behalf of a justly national object. 
The convention mianimously adopted the following 
resolution, proposed by C. E. E. Ussher, Montreal, sec- 
onded by W. H. Wilson, Glens Falls, N. Y. : 
"Whereas, The daily and weekly press wield great in- 
fluence and is the best means for reaching and informing 
the general public in matters of current interest; and 
"Whereas, It is extremely desirable to create an uni- 
versal sentiment in favor of the enforcement of game and 
fish laws, to disseminate correct information respecting 
the value of fish and game resources as a means of at- 
tracting non-residents, and consequent large disburse- 
ments of money among the people, much of it in the 
wilder and poorer sections, where its receipt is of the 
greatest value; therefore, be it 
"Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and resolu- 
tion, to be followed as soon as isued by the proceedings 
of this convention, be sent to every newspaper in the 
States and Provinces here represented, and that they be 
requested to give the subject of fish and game interests 
such editorial and other notice from time to time as its 
great imxjorlance warrants." 
At this juncture, L. O. Armstrong, Montreal, intro- 
<luced a motion, seconded by W. J. Parish, Athens, Ont., 
which carried 
"Resolved, That the name of this convention be called 
the North American Fish and Game Protection Con- 
vention." 
The protective influence of the Association in the pres- 
ervation and propagation of fish and game was explained 
by the mover and seconder, making references to the 
peculiar aptness of the title name. 
Tlie matter of a universal gun license served to bring 
forth a general expression of opinion. L. Z. Joncas, the 
Quebec superintendent of fish and game, spoke, as did 
also W. H. Wilson, Glens Falls, N. Y., of the conflict in 
the exi.sting Federal and inter-Provincial laws. The 
Quebec official deprecated the practice of utilizing a fish- 
ing Ucense to hunt with guns; H. S. Osier, Toronto, 
Game Commissioner, asked for a more definite construc- 
tion upon the law respecting leasehold, and its bearing 
upon the granting of such licenses. He called attention 
to section 415 of the regulations in support of his con- 
tention. N. E. Cormier, Aylmer, Provincial game war- 
den of Quebec, followed in the same strain, while Hon. 
J, A. Dunn, Surveyor-General of New Brunswick, and 
D. G. Smith, Chatliam, N. B., of the Provincial Fishery 
Commission, pointed out the defect of the diversified 
inter-Provincial legislation. Dr. T. J, Finnic, Montreal, 
thought a universal gun license of great benefit. It was 
best to regard the question in a broad, liberal spirit. 
Charles E. Oak, Augusta, Me., of the State Fish and 
Game Commission, was heard in effective argument, op- 
posed to the universal gun license system. It was per- 
nicious and tended to encotnage a prosecution of minor 
offenders, while misdemeanors of consequence were 
Ijassed over. It was a poor business proposition, he 
thought, to impose a heavy tax upon invading sportsmen, 
who leave a hundred fold more money in the districts 
they frequent than would enter the Provincial exchequer 
through a game tax. N. E. Cormier, Aylmer, strongly 
appealed for the protection of game. "Give the hunter 
abundant game, and he will only too willingly pay any 
tax," declared Mr. Cormier. On motion of C. E. E. 
Ussher, seconded by W. J. Cleghorn, the question was 
shelved without definite action. 
S. T. Bastedo, Toronto, Deputy Fish Commissioner of 
Ontario, drew attention to the erroneous irnpression in 
effect, that Ontario exacted a retaliatory license upon 
American sportsmen operating in Ontario fishing 
grounds, It was altogether wrong. 
The dominant feeling of the convention was in favor 
of a licensed guide system. The responsibilities of pro- 
fessional guides should be clearly defined, and penalties 
set down for infraction of legalized regulations. Dr. 
McCullum, Toronto, chairman fish and game committee 
of Ontario, and L. O. Armstrong, Montreal, were in 
evidence in the consideration of this most important 
topic. Dr. T. J. Finnic, Montreal, and Mr. Crawford 
Ross, Ottawa, both developed the several aspects of the 
question. Dr. Finnic moved, seconded by Mr. Craw- 
ford Ross, "That this meeting approve of the Maine 
State licensed guide system, and recommend the_ general 
adoption of it, or some modification of same, which shall 
be suited to the wants of each State or Province." 
The motion carried unanimously. 
Dr. McCullum, on the protection of insectiverous birds 
beneficial to agriculture, together with song birds and the 
limit of the game bag, was heard in effective argument, 
championing the cause of these birds, the benefit of whose 
existence the general public so little understood. C. E. 
E. Usfher's motion, seconded by Charles E. Oak, car- 
ried, viz.: 
"Resolved. That this association is in favor of the ab- 
solute protection, at all seasons, of song birds and insec- 
tivorous birds, beneficial to agriculture, and recommend 
legislation to that end in any Province or State, where 
it does not exist." 
The subject of fish culture and the limitation of the 
number and the size of fish caught was prolific' of much 
discussion. John W. Titcomb, St. Johnsbury, Vt, spoke 
of the possibilities along artificial lines in fish culture. 
The study was yet in its infancy. As in many other 
things, to gain a public sympathy the people must be 
educated. The lantern slides and lecturer were the 
agencies by which the desired object might be attained. 
A motion by Mr. L. O. Armstrong, recommending this 
method of missionary service, was adopted. H. O. Stari- 
ley, Maine, introduced by his confrere, Mr. Charles E. 
Oak, as the oldest living authority in America on fish 
culture, regaled his auditors in an interesting relation of 
his many years' experience in this field. The cultivation 
of landlocked salmon, as perfected by the speaker, was 
successful bej'ond question. In over one hundred and 
fifty lakes in the State of Maine, where ten years pre- 
vious a catch was unknown, splendid, robust salmon could 
now be got to run to fly, 4 to 12 pounds in weight. He 
explained in detail the system that had resulted so suc- 
cessfully. W. H. Wilson, Glens Falls, N. Y.. exampled 
the Hudson River shad fisheries to show the beneficial 
eft'ect of well-timed fishery regulation and expert hand- 
ling. In 1897, something over $7,000 represented the rev- 
enue from this source, while in 1895 fully 4,000,000 pounds 
of shad had been taken from the Hudson fisheries. Be- 
fore adjournment, Charles E. Oak, Augusta, Me., solic- 
ited the assistance of the Canadian Government and of- 
ficials in breaking up the systematic poaching on the in- 
ternational boundary. He drew the convention's atten- 
tion to the notorious depredations of one Peter Prefon- 
taine, of St. Francis, Que. He hoped for the hearty 
co-operation of Canadian sportsmen in eradicating the 
evil. The motion, moved by H. S. Osier, Toronto, sec- 
onded by S. T. Bastedo, Toronto, that the following be 
committee: L. Z. Joncas, Quebec; Dr. Drummond, 
Montreal: Dr. Finnic, Montreal; C. E. E. Ussher, Mon- 
treal; H. S. Osier. Toronto, and S. T. Bastedo, Toronto; 
Surveyor-General Dunn. Chatham. N. B.; John W. Tit- 
comb, St. Johnsbury, Vt.; W. PI. Wilson, Glens Falls. 
N. Y.; John Fottler, Jr., Boston, Mass., and Rene Du- 
pont, Quebec. The committee will report to the next 
annual meeting in Montreal. 
CHICAGO AND THE WEST 
At a Stand&tili. 
Chicago, 111., Feb. 3. — Sporting matters are pretty 
much at a standstill in Chicago this week, what with the 
coming one of the dull season of the year and the coin- 
cident arrival of the coldest cold snap we have had here 
for many a long month. The weather has been bright 
and clear for the most part, and there has been no snow 
to speak of, but the thermometer has been utterly un- 
principled and depraved. On the whole, the condi- 
tions have not been dangerous to the game supply, as 
in this section we have had no rain, sleet or melting 
snow to seal up the food supplies to the birds. Quail 
can stand bright cold weather pretty well, and it is not 
thought that we shall discover any great diminution of 
our crop on account of this severe cold. The spring 
and its problems are still before us. Granted a fairly 
dry spring, we shall have quail in abundance next fall. 
The winter has thus far not shown much snow fall for 
this imm^ediate region, and this is a very good thing for 
the quail in two ways. A heavy snow cuts off the feed 
of the quail, and it exposes them to yet another and 
dangerous enemy, in addition to the hedge hunter and 
pot shooter. The small boy is a dangerous being for 
quail in case a deep snow comes. A certain shooter of 
this city said to me this week that he would, under, 
certain conditions of snow, back two boys of his acquaint- 
ance to kill as many quail in a day as any two men with 
guns, and the boys not to use any gun whatever. He 
says he has seen these two country boys catch two or 
three dozen quail in a half day by simply foUowmg them 
up to the places where they had alighted and buried 
themselves in the snow, tlien throwing themselves upon 
them, with their coats spread out, thus catching the 
quail before thev could get out from under the snow. 
I imagine all quail shooters have seen quail thus bury 
themselves in the snow, though perhaps not all have seen 
them caught in this way. It is often very hard to kick 
a quail out of the snow, into which it will go like a bullet, 
leaving only a small hole behind it, though it may go in 
several feet before it stops, and sits huddled up m a ball. 
Rabbits. often act this way, and I once knew two boys 
to catch over two dozen rabbits m a snow of about a 
foot and a half in depth, with no better weapon than a 
stick A very deep snow for the time paralyzes the en- 
ergies of the game, so that it does not stir for a time. 
One virtue of a cold snap is that it also paralyzes the 
small boy. 
Gooi^s from Catalina. 
The Forest and Stream office in Chicago is in the 
same suite with that of McClure's Magazine, the Review 
of Reviews, etc., and the other day, as I glanced through 
a window opposite, I saw on the wall of the room inhab- 
ited by Mr C. B. Hull, the Chicago representative of 
McClure's Magazine, the head of a goat of a sort not 
familiar to myself. Inquiry develops the fact that Mr 
Hull is a red hot hunter, has a collection of rifles and 
guns and a record as a bad man with the same, the goat 
whose head adorns his quarters is one of four goats 
which Mr. Plull recently got in a trip to the Catahna 
Islands of California. He says that these animals are 
game worthy any sportsman's effort. They got to the 
goats onlv after a hard trip of some days, packing their 
camp stuff on their backs, and carrying guns, game and 
dunnage themselves when they came out to the coast. 
The head of this animal has a very wildish Iook to it, 
more like the chamois than the Halstead street gazelle. 
Down in Texas the shooters are having to stand a 
raise in the price of ammunition, and this fact is due to 
politics. The State has passed some anti-trust legisla- 
tion which has not vet been passed upon by the courts. 
Pending a better situation, the ammunition^ houses want 
cash in advance on Texas orders, not knowing just wh^t 
tlie Texas mind may consider to be a trust. 
