. Biennial report, Montana Game and Fish Commission, State of Montana. Montana Fish and Game Commission; Game protection; Wildlife conservation; Fisheries. MONTANA STATE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION FISH AND GAME LAW VIOLATIONS By Jack W. Carney Assistant State Game Warden. w Jack W. Carney ILFUL violation of Montana's fish and game laws are decreasing. Comparison of totals compiled for the 1925-1926 biennium reveals a situation that is ex- tremely gratifying-. The improved situation is directly trace- able to two important influences. Sportsmen of the state, as well as those sojourning along our
. Biennial report, Montana Game and Fish Commission, State of Montana. Montana Fish and Game Commission; Game protection; Wildlife conservation; Fisheries. MONTANA STATE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION FISH AND GAME LAW VIOLATIONS By Jack W. Carney Assistant State Game Warden. w Jack W. Carney ILFUL violation of Montana's fish and game laws are decreasing. Comparison of totals compiled for the 1925-1926 biennium reveals a situation that is ex- tremely gratifying-. The improved situation is directly trace- able to two important influences. Sportsmen of the state, as well as those sojourning along our woods and waters have demonstrated their cooperation in the great campaign of education in what constitutes sportsmanship, and this fact has had much to do with reducing violations. In addi- tion to this improved viewpoint, the incessant vigilance of representatives of the state fish and game department and the willingness of sportsmen to work hand in hand with deputy wardens for the conservation of our fish and game, has achieved results. Official figures compiled by the de- partment show that in 1925 there were 482 arrests made for violation of the fish and game laws. This total was reduced to 364 in 1926, or 118 cases less than the preceding year. During 1925 the total fines imposed for these violations reached $12,945. In 1926 this figure slumped to $12,, or a drop of $ These figures are significant. A review of comparative figures for the biennium shows that the largest number of arrests has been made for fishing without proper license. In 1925 the total reached 82, while in 1026 it was reduced to 63 despite the fact that vigil- ance of game wardens on patrol duty has been increased rather than diminished. This figure likewise demonstrates the effect of the campaign of education con- ducted by the department and sportsmen's organizations of the state along lines intended to teach anglers and hunters the value of strict observance of laws enacted for the benefi
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