Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 204, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1914 — OPEN SEASON FOR DUCKS AND GEESE [ARTICLE]

OPEN SEASON FOR DUCKS AND GEESE

These Birds Can Be Shot After September 1, But Prairie Chickens Are Protected.

With the open season for ducks and geese less than a week off, county clerks in Indiana are preparing for a record breaking issuance of licenses. This is the first opportunity Hoosier hunters have had to shoot ducks and geese since the federal migratory bird law went into effect, and as this law spoiled their spring shooting, they probaMy will be keener than ever for the sport. The season for ducks and geese will be open from September 1 to December 15, and then the firm hand of the federal government will again protect these birds. Snipe artd plover are also legitimate game during this period. A warning is issued through the office of the state fish and game commissioner not to shoot prairie chickens during this period. The various birds have different seasons in which they are protected. Prairie chickens may not he killed In Indiana for about three years—until the five-year period prescribed by law has elapsed. Quail and grouse may not be shot until November 10 to December 20, inclusive. Quail shooting is the principal sport of the Indiana huntsmen. The squirrel season is now open and will remain thus until October 1. Hunting is a-more popular sport this year than ever. At the office of the game commissioner it was stated that more licenses than usual have been issued this year. Some precautionary “don’ts” for the benefit of hunters are the following; Don’t hunt game birds between sunset and sunrise. Don’t kill song birds. Don’t destroy bird nests, unless those of sparrows and birds of prey. Don’t use hunting license not issued in your pame. They are not transferable.