6 PREFACE. 
havo ))oon necessarily omitted. Detailed iiiforination on these and 
other i)()ints must ))e sought in unofficial compilations of game laws, 
in the compilations issued ])y State authorities, or in the statutes 
themselves. 
In the preparation of the l)ulletin much assistance has been derived 
from the valual)le compendium published under the title of 'Game 
Laws in Brief,' which, however, is designed primarih^ for the use of 
sportsmen, and omits penalties and frequently the provisions regard- 
ing sale. The difficulties of the work have also been materially les- 
sened by the aid rendered by State officers and private individuals, 
who, with uniform courtesy, have furnished copies of the laws or 
other information. 
It should be stated that many of the statutes were not accessible 
until after July 1, and even at the date of going to press it has been 
impracticable to consult the county laws passed this year in Tennes- 
see, or the amendments enacted in Delaware. The time for preparation 
of the bulletin has thus been short, and while great care has been taken 
in compilation, errors may have crept in, which, under other circum- 
stances, might easily have been eliminated. Sportsmen and others, 
therefore, are requested to report promptly any inaccuracies or omis- 
sions that may be detected. 
T. S. Palmer. 
H. W. Olds. 
