Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 93, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 August 1901 — Lest We Forget The Game Laws [ARTICLE]

Lest We Forget The Game Laws

The Republican published the provisions of the new game law at considerable length, several months ago but hunters and would-be hunters have proverbially short memories especially for things they dont want to remember, and lest they forget whet the open season for prairie chickens and quails is, we repeat that portion of the law now. The new law changed the game season greatly, and it is now unlawful to shoot those birds until Nov. 10. The open season extends to Jan. Ist. The minimum punishment for killing any of these birds out of season, or even pursuing them, or having in possession, is a fine of $lO for each bird; and a jail sentence of 10 days may be added, also. The same provisions apply to “partridges” or ruffed grouse. The open season for squirrels is June Ist to Oct, Ist, and may last to Nov. 10th for those who procure a free license from the game commissioners. The duck and other water fowl season is from Sept. /Ist to April Ist, except that from Oct. Ist, to Nov- 10th, the special license must be procurred. The wild dove season is from August 15th to Jan. Ist, with the same provisions for special license from Oct. Ist to Nov. 10th. Hunting on enclosed lands at any time, without the owner’s or tenants consent is forbidden, at all times; so also hunting on Sundays. Nor can any kind of game be hunted with dog and shot gun between Oct. Ist, and Nov. 10th, unless the hunter hclds the special license, above mentioned. Non-residents of the state are subject to all of the above penalties and then some, for they must procure a state license at a cost of $25.50 before they can do any hunting or trying to bunt in this state.