EDO 
to thein, the nobler kinds of game are denied. Such must be sought in distant 
lands. But we have at home, and within our reach, game of minor varieties, that 
if suitably cared for, will always remain to us. Its pursuit in moderation, and at 
proper seasons, will bring cheerfulness and strength to those who are overtasked 
in body and mind, and furnish a restoring diet to the invalid, and a luxurious one 
to the healthful. 
To secure the highest benefit from exercise, it must be combined with amuse- 
ment — and of all out-door amusements, perhaps the most fascinating is shooting 
birds upon the wing. The management and good conduct of a well trained dog 
in hunting — the exciting moment between the finding and sudden flight of the 
bird — the skill and coolness necessary to bring him down before he gets beyond 
range — and, lastly, the securing and bagging him, altogether make up a little 
drama complete and perfect in itself, that to be understood and enjoyed must be 
experienced. 
The genuine and honorable sportsman is the friend and ally of the agriculturist. 
He will be found always ready to protect birds which are useful, destroy the 
rapacious and hurtful, to prevent trespasses, and enforce the laws. He pursues 
his favorite game at a season when the harvest is gathered in, and the fields can 
be traversed without injury, and he does it in a manner that no, reasonable man 
can complain of. If he does otherwise, he is no true “brother of the gun.” 
The pursuit of game cannot be prevented, and it is useless to attempt it. It 
should be regulated, and for this purpose the highest skill and knowledge of the 
habits of birds and wild animals should be employed — the most reasonable and 
perpect rules established by statute, and all should unite in their rigid enforcement. 
Any other system will result in disappointment and failure. 
Respectfully submitted. 
WM. 0. COLLINS, 
Select Committee. 
REPORT OF HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE, 
UPON SENATE BILL NO. 12, “FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS 
AND GAME.” 
The select committee, to whom was referred S. B. No. 12, by Mr. Collins, for 
the protecticn of certain birds and game, have had the same under consideration, 
and report the same back, with the following amendments : 
(1.) In lire 2, of section 1, between the words “to” and “hill” insert the 
word “ catch.” 
