. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. 212 CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME. Beside his code of game laws which he practiced and which it was his duty to enforce, "Doc" had a code of his own which was of greater value than all the statutes relating to game protection. Game law violators, and there w^ere many in the days when he became an officer, respected him because he was the highest type of a sportsman. "Doc's" code called for and gave a square deal. He edu
. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. 212 CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME. Beside his code of game laws which he practiced and which it was his duty to enforce, "Doc" had a code of his own which was of greater value than all the statutes relating to game protection. Game law violators, and there w^ere many in the days when he became an officer, respected him because he was the highest type of a sportsman. "Doc's" code called for and gave a square deal. He educated instead of persecuted. He exacted truth-. David E. Roberts ful promises from violators because he knew only truth himself. He de- tested dishonesty because honesty was a part of his code. Hypocrisy, deceit and ingratitude were contrary to his code of ethics. David E. Roberts was a native of Cala- veras County. In his early years he practiced dentistry. He was a member of the Board of Supervisors of Calaveras County for some years. His great love for "the open" called him away from his profession. He was appointed a State Deputy of the Fish and Game Commis- sion October 1, 1911. Even then many of the old timers were as a law unto themselves, respecting game laws with a less degree than any other of the statutes. "Doc" gave them what any old timer expected and exacted, a square deal. In a short time old Calaveras County was one of, if not the best game law abiding counties in the state. He was attached to the Sacramento Division Office under Commissioner Newbert with Geo. Neale in charge of the Northern Division. At the time of his death he was captain in charge of the Sacramento District. "Doo" was a type of man and officer that should be copied by all law enforcement officers. Geo. Neale, Former Executive Officer of the Fish and Game Commission. life and the an efficient, wife and son. FRANK MACHADO It is with extreme sadness and regret that
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