OUT OF THE PAST: Game wardens dealt with variety of issues
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Writer’S NOTE: This is the second of three articles on game wardens and hunting and fishing laws through the years.
In the premature 1900s, licenses for hunters cost $1 if they took the continually to purchase one. These licenses could be obtained from county judges. As the county grew, more laws were introduced and enacted. Dates of hunting pep up and limits changed over the seasons.
In 1912, not many states could afford play wardens. They were principally located in New York, Florida, North Dakota, Oregon and California.
The next year, Florida introduced new underhand laws. Between November 25 and February 20, it was open ripen for all kinds of game. Fees continued to be $1 for hunting license anywhere in the report. For hunters from out of state the cost was $15.
The protection of migratory birds remained an noteworthy issue. In 1913, H.Z. Jones, Florida Fish and Game Commissioner, selected six of the county quarry wardens from the 50 appointed by him in the state. These wardens took on additional duties of protecting migratory birds, such as whooping cranes, swans, curlews and other shore birds. Charles G. Allen of Panama Municipality (Bay County) was appointed one of these six men. Ownership of these migratory birds was vested in the U.S. ministry.
Source: The News Herald