22 REPORT OF THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION. 
bag limit is to be taken. This past spring has been most favorable and 
quail are reported abundant in nearly all sections of the state. An 
attempt has been made to estimate the number of quail that are killed 
during the open season. The ideas of various hunters are so different 
that anything like an accurate estimate can not be made. Some hunters 
who are well acquainted in all parts of the state, say that they do not 
believe fifty thousand birds are taken while others, who are equally 
well informed, state that fully five hundred thousand birds are killed 
each season. The commission will attempt to secure more definite 
information during the coming open season, 
Respectfully submitted. 
(Signed) J. S. Hunter, 
Assistant Executive Officer. 
