have been necessarily omitted. Detailed information on these and other points must be sought in unofficial compilations of game laws, in the compilations issued by State authorities, or in the statutes themselves. In the preparation of the bulletin much assistance has been derived from the valuable compendium published under the title of 'Game Laws in Brief,' which, however, is designed primarily for the use of sportsmen, and omits penalties and frequently the provisions regarding sale. The difficulties of the work have also been materially lessened by the aid rendered by State officers and private individuals, who, with uniform courtesy, have furnished copies of the laws or other information. It should be stated that many of the statutes were not accessible until after July 1, and even at the date of going to press it has been impracticable to consult the county laws passed this year in Tennessee, or the amendments enacted in Delaware. The time for preparation of the bulletin has thus been short, and while great care has been taken in compilation, errors may have crept in, which, under other circumstances, might easily have been eliminated. Sportsmen and others, therefore, are requested to report promptly any inaccuracies or omissions that may be detected. T. S. PALMER. Table I. Close seasons for game in the United States and Canada, 1901. ILLUSTRATIONS. PLATE I. Map illustrating the need of greater protection for wild II. Diagram showing close seasons for wild ducks in 1901.. Page. Frontispiece. 18 20 IV. Map showing States which protect introduced pheasants for a term of years.... 38 V. Map showing States which limit game bags... 44 VI. Map showing States which require nonresidents to obtain hunting licenses. 46 VII. Map showing States which prohibit sale of certain game at all times. VIII. Map showing States which prohibit export of game 9 |