STATUS OF THE PROXGHOEXED ANTELOPE, 1922-1924 15 
areas will continue and will be a great factor in lessening the losses 
of young antelope and in building up the herds. In addition, the 
Biological Survey has made an exception to its general rule and has 
permitted its hunters to be made deputy State game wardens, so that 
in carrying out their predatory-animal-control work they will be in 
position still further to assist in the protection of the antelope herds. 
Local stockmen have shown a most friendly spirit toward the 
establishment of the Washoe and Humboldt refuges and have ex- 
pressed a desire to assist in the protection of the antelope within 
these areas. 
The Washoe* refuge contains about 3,888 square miles, and its 
boundaries are about 312 miles in extent. The Humboldt refuge 
covers an area of 1,836 square miles, with a distance of 168 miles 
about its borders. At the request of the governor, the Biological 
Survey is taking charge of marking the boundaries of both refuges. 
This is rendered possible through a generous contribution of funds 
from the Permanent Wild Life Protection Fund, through W. T. 
Hornaday. Metal signs bearing the following legend are being 
placed on posts at suitable intervals around the borders of the 
Washoe refuge, and similar signs about the Humboldt refuge : 
NEVADA GAME REFUGE NO. 9 
For the Peeseevation of Antelope and Other Game 
hunting game animals oe bieds on this beftjge is peo- 
hibited under penalties peovided by law 
All persons are asked to assist in the protection of antelope, 
to prevent the extermination of this beautiful animal, found 
only in North America ; also to help protect other game, that 
the surplus may spread to the surrounding country- 
Maintained in cooperation between the State of Nevada ; the 
Bureau of Biological Survey, United States Department of 
Agriculture ; and the Permanent Wild Life Protection Fund of 
New York. 
For further information address 
Nevada State Game Commission, Carson City. 
J. G. Sceugham, Governor. 
PROPOSED OWYHEE ANTELOPE AND SAGE-HEN REFUGE, IDAHO 
Apparently the first suggestion that a refuge should be made 
for antelope and sage hens in southwestern Idaho was in a letter 
dated December 10, 1920, from George Tonkin, United States game 
warden in that region. In 1921 further information was received 
from Mr. Tonkin and other representatives of the Biological Survey 
in that area, and in the same year the American Bison Society 
became interested in the project, and its secretary, M. S. Garretson, 
visited the Owyhee region with a representative of the Biological 
Survey. As a result of his report and recommendations the Bison 
Society became active in trying to bring about the establishment of 
this refuge. 
The stockmen resident within the limits of the proposed refuge 
in Owyhee County were practically a unit in its favor on the 
