Quail refuges incidental to 1, 2, and 3 are all right. 
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No attempt is here made to deal with acquisition of land 
park and playground functions, 
e8, History of Open Seasons. This is given in Chart 

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While not:a matter of primary importance, “Illinois is to be 
commended for the atability ofher policy on seasons. ‘The record is free 
of the minor tinkering which passes for game administration in many states. 
It may be well to repeat here that the present open season on 
prairie chickens doés not seem justified, even though it is probably of 
little consequence (as compared with elimination of cover) in determining 
the future of the species. It is a late aéason, with a correspondingly 
low kill, otherwise it would, be a serious factor, 
29. Warden Schook. 150 wardens were called in by. Director Radebaugh for 
a course of training at the time of the. 1928 State Fair. Talks were given 
by various authorities, and a "question box” resulted in the beneficial 
exchange of views on many administrative questions. This very meritorious 
idea, if it could be continued in connection with suitable demonstration 
areas to show what game management looks like on the ground, would 
ultimately prove to be of great value, 
Some of the field personnel in the warden service is very good. 
30, Federal Wardens. The federal law enforcement work seems pspecially 
vigorous and meritorious, in spite of deficient state co-operation. An 
inerease of personnel is.badly needed, 
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31. Mississippi ! er). This great project, already described in 

the Minnesota Report, extends’ down into Illinois. Its potential value and 

